LOBBYING, LEGISLATIVE/REGULATORY SERVICES AND ADVOCACY

Carney and Appleby, P.L.C., is a law firm that focuses on providing lobbying and legislative/regulatory services. With over 30 years of experience in government affairs and lobbying at the Iowa Statehouse and Iowa Executive Branch level, the firm has established itself as a premier provider of these services.

Our clients rely on our legislative lawyers and lobbyists to guide them through the maze of the legislative and administrative rule process. Our lobbying attorneys offer experienced and professional legal advice and representation for all issues affecting local and federal government. The firm represents clients in the variety of ways a business interacts with governmental agencies, from licensing and permitting issues to regulatory matters and representation before administrative bodies, including providing the following services to clients:

Lobbying Bill and regulation monitoring Bill drafting Representation before government agencies Licensing and permitting Strategic planning In addition to traditional lobbying efforts, our legislative representation includes strategy formulation, drafting of legislation, preparation of testimony and appearance before legislative committees, formation of lobbying coalitions and campaigns. We will notify you of proposed legislation in Iowa that will affect you and your business or organization.

We have represented a number of Fortune 500 companies, professional associations and industry associations throughout Iowa as well as HMOs, healthcare facilities, and other organizations. Our major clients have included AT&T, Anheuser-Busch, Meredith Corporation, IPSCO Steel, Lexis-Nexis, I N G Americas, Mediacom Communications, AIG, HSBC, CitiFinancial, Wells Fargo Financial, and the Iowa State Bar Association, along with many other state associations.

If you have questions regarding Legislative Law and Lobbying, contact us today for a free initial consultation.