Overview

Government Affairs is a fluid area in the practice of law – constantly changing and growing ever more complicated. At HBSS, our Government Affairs practice group stays current on global issues, federal, state and local legislation and government actions that affect the interests of our clients.

Because we focus our government affairs practice as it relates to regulated businesses such as utilities, energy and trade associations, telecommunication companies, healthcare, local governments and non-profit organizations, we're able to provide a complete array of services to our clients for all their regulatory and government affairs needs, including:

• Monitoring specific legislation
• Drafting legislation and amendments
• Covering or testifying at committee meetings
• Monitoring regulatory agencies
• Intervening / litigating administrative proceedings

We maintain excellent relationships with elected officials, appointed officials and agency staffs, as well as ongoing relationships with other attorneys and lobbyists to provide expertise and advice in specific areas to better assist our clients in their endeavors.