Public Law, Tax & Political Compliance Services
Navigating California’s complex web of state and local regulations demands more than just legal advice, it requires trusted counsel with deep insight into public law. Our firm offers comprehensive legal services designed to guide clients through the intricate layers of state and local tax law, political compliance, and government transparency mandates.
We provide strategic counsel on:
- State and Local Tax (SALT): Structuring transactions, mitigating risk, and resolving disputes with tax authorities at all levels.
- Political Law Compliance: Ensuring adherence to FPPC and FEC regulations, contribution limits, ethics rules, and lobbying disclosure requirements.
- Conflict of Interest Analysis: Expert advice for public officials, agencies, and contractors navigating California’s Political Reform Act and related ethics laws.
- The Brown Act & Public Records Act: Helping public entities and private clients comply with California’s open government laws while safeguarding privileged and proprietary information.
- General Public Law Matters: Drafting ordinances, advising on land use, and managing public-private partnerships with a practical, forward-thinking approach.
Our team is uniquely equipped to represent cities, counties, special districts, school districts, and private sector clients doing business with public agencies. With a deep understanding of how law intersects with politics and policy, we don’t just interpret the rules, we help you move confidently within them.
Public Affairs & Government Relations Services
In California, where policy and politics are deeply intertwined, successful advocacy requires more than access, it takes strategy, credibility, and an insider’s understanding of the process. Our Public Affairs and Government Relations team and strategic partners deliver end-to-end support for clients who want to shape public policy, influence decision-makers, and win in the court of public opinion.
Our services include:
- Lobbying & Government Advocacy: Direct representation before state and local governments, regulatory bodies, and administrative agencies. We help you get your voice heard and your goals achieved.
- Campaign & Ballot Initiative Consulting: From concept to campaign, we offer legal, strategic, and compliance guidance on local and statewide ballot measures, initiative drafting, coalition building, and voter outreach.
- Regulatory Navigation: We understand how Sacramento and local governments operate, and we work closely with policymakers to advance client interests while managing reputational and legal risk.
- Crisis & Message Management: When public scrutiny is high, we help clients respond swiftly and strategically with tailored messaging and engagement plans.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Grassroots Strategy: Mobilizing supporters and building broad-based alliances to strengthen your position and expand your influence.
Whether you’re pursuing policy change, seeking regulatory approval, or simply trying to be heard in the halls of power, we bring the relationships, experience, and legal acumen to help you win—legally, politically, and publicly.