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Government Relations Consulting Services

Contacts:

Cliff Schroeder (804) 697-2052

With an average of ten years experience, Spotts Fain Consulting's Virginia lobbyists are well attuned to the ever-changing Virginia political landscape. Our members have served in the executive, legislative and local branches of Virginia government and have earned the respect and trust of Virginia's key decision makers.

Spotts Fain Consulting has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies and advised Virginia governors, state and local government agencies state-wide associations and single issue advocacy campaigns.

Our services include:

Business Expansion: Whether you are just entering the Virginia market or have conducted business in Virginia for decades, Spotts Fain Consulting can help you expand your company's market and increase your bottom line profit. Our consultants and attorneys work together to bring you new opportunities and markets for your products and services.

Economic Development: Spotts Fain Consulting has established and trusted relationships with key policy makers responsible for growing Virginia's economy. Our experience and relationships can help you tap into new opportunities, change existing legislation or local ordinances to help your business grow while also helping to improve the future of Virginia's economy.

Virginia Advocacy and Monitoring: Spotts Fain Consulting specializes in Virginia advocacy on a wide array of issues ranging from transportation to taxation. Our team members have successfully passed legislation for Fortune 500 companies and for small family-owned businesses. Our personal approach to legislators and results-oriented strategies are the keys to getting your legislation passed.

Federal Advocacy and Monitoring: Spotts Fain Consulting has experience lobbying federal government agencies and the United States Congress. We can help you make sense of the complex federal code and legislative process. We can also monitor pending legislation or executive actions tailored to your needs.

PAC Creation and Management: Creating and maintaining political action committees is complicated and time intensive. We can help you negotiate these issues by keeping an accurate and timely accounting of your records to government officials. We can also recommend levels of political giving based on your needs and budget.

Environmental Advocacy: Whether it is a local land use issue or helping to develop environmental strategies to mitigate the work of a major new highway, Spotts Fain Consulting has the contacts and strategies that can help you get to the finish line.

Land Use Advocacy: Spotts Fain Consulting has significant experience in helping your business get the maximum value out of the land that you hold or plan to hold. Success in changing zoning restrictions frequently comes down to one or two votes on either a planning commission or board of supervisors. We can help you succeed by getting those one or two extra votes.

Public-Private Partnerships: Because of shrinking state budgets, government agencies and policy makers are looking more frequently to establishing long term services or project oriented relationships with the private sector. Entering into this new business model can help your company take advantage of many new opportunities.

Public Contract Advocacy: Spotts Fain Consulting can help you negotiate the complicated maze of applying for state or local government contracts.


2010 Virginia Legislation on Banking Law

October 5, 2010 - Mike Rothermel will speak at a seminar in Richmond, Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law

August 20, 2010 - Michael Yager, a Legal Assistant in our Litigation Section, spoke at a NALA LIVE! presentation on electronic discovery, "E-Discovery - Slow Down the Train" 

August 5, 2010 - Four Spotts Fain lawyers named in Best Lawyers in America, Meade Spotts, Hugh Fain, Robert Chappell and Dana McDaniel.

August 2, 2010 - Spotts Fain attorney, Lee Stephens assisted clients with first Fort Pickett Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) conservation easement held by a State agency.

July 28, 2010 - Lessons on Charitable Conservation Contributions from Schneidelman v. Commissioner, by Robert Allen and Lee Stephens.

July 2010 - Spotts Fain congratulates Brian Marron, who begins his term as President of the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation.

July 9, 2010 - 'Much Ado About Nothing' - Bilski v. Kappos, by Bob Barrett.

June 23, 2010 - We are proud to announce that six Spotts Fain lawyers were named in the Virginia Super Lawyers list for 2010 and six named Virginia Rising Stars.

June 21, 2010 - Section 1031 Update - Exchange Facilitators Act is effective July 1, 2010, by John Anderson

June 19, 2010 - You may be required to notify your employees of their right to join a union, by Betsy Davis.

June 15, 2010 - Spotts Fain Creditors' Rights lawyers spoke at a Virginia Association of Community Banks Teleseminar on Bankruptcy and Collections

May 24, 2010 - Virginia Supreme Court Affirms Circuit Court Decision Confirming Arbitration Award in Dispute Involving a Limited Liability Company, by Andrew Oxenreiter and John Anderson.

May 18, 2010 - Health Care Reform - Priorities for Employers 2010 by Elliot Fitzgerald

May 13, 2010 - Mark With Care: The Rise of § 292 False Patent Marking Lawsuits, by Bob Barrett.

April 23, 2010 - Business people should be aware of the consequences for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

April 23, 2010 - Bob Barrett presented The $612.5 Million Question: How to protect your intellectual property at the Greater Richmond Chamber.

April 7, 2010 - The Spotts Fain Intellectual Property Team welcomes Bob Barrett to our growing practice group.

April 1, 2010 - We are very pleased to announce that Connell Mullins has been elected a shareholder of the firm and Deborah Fourness has been elected a director. 

January 27, 2010 - We are proud to announce that Spotts Fain Managing Director, Hugh M. Fain, III has been elected Chair of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Bar Association

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