Government Law & Lobbying

A highly experienced team that provides unparalleled advocacy across local, state, and federal government levels, along with strategic consulting services to high-profile clients in both the private and public sectors.

Becker’s Government Law and Lobbying Practice has been a core practice of the firm since its founding in 1973, assisting clients in advancing and achieving their legislative goals in Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. Our team consists of lawyers and policy professionals, including both current and former legislators, former legislative aides and chiefs of staff to former State and Congressional members, former high-ranking agency officials, and campaign managers for numerous elected officials.

Who We Are

Becker is dedicated to delivering outstanding legislative and legal services that assist our clients in achieving their goals. Leveraging our extensive knowledge of government at the local, state, and federal levels, we offer valuable insights, unmatched access, and a profound understanding of the legislative, administrative, and regulatory processes to help navigate the complexities of government.

As a full-service law firm, our lobbying team is supported by a network of over 130 lawyers and professionals throughout the firm.  The Becker team benefits from the resources of a large legal practice while maintaining the personalized approach of a “boutique” lobbying operation, ensuring clients receive dedicated attention and readily available support.  Our highly effective team thrives on the diverse political connections, expertise in various issues, and political acumen of each member, allowing us to collaboratively serve our clients and effectively communicate their narratives.

Our lobbying team possesses the extensive knowledge and experience required to influence the legislative process to reflect our clients’ goals, as well as to identify and secure crucial funding through the state and federal appropriation processes.  By cultivating strong bipartisan relationships, we effectively promote and defend our clients’ priorities to ensure their success.

What We Do

• Monitor and analyze proposed legislation and regulations to understand their implications and effects on a client.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their priorities and develop specific actions or policies to meet those goals.
• Arrange meetings with Florida House and Senate members, members of Congress and their staff, as well as with key officials from state and federal agencies, to effectively advocate for the goals and objectives of the client.  Establish and maintain connections with state lawmakers and government officials.
• Advocate for client interests by promoting specific actions or policies
• create effective and innovate strategies for achieving client initiatives, incorporating collaboration with the Florida Association of Counties, Florida League of Cities, National Association of Counties, and the National League of Cities.
• Research, identify, develop and advocate for State appropriations and Earmarks for client initiatives
• Local government advocacy

Practice Group Chair

Bernie Friedman

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