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Government Affairs

 

Given the ever-expanding role of government in commercial activities, government officials and agencies are often called upon to successfully interact with the private business community. Whether a government entity is seeking to conduct business in an area traditionally occupied by the private sector, or has the need to protect a government action, success can depend upon two fundamental factors: (1) you need a carefully designed, comprehensive strategy for persuasively presenting your position; and (2) you must be able to get your voice heard by decision-makers.

We recognize that private entities and governmental entities are motivated by different considerations. For private entities, profits and fulfilling the expectations of the stakeholders are at the top of the list. For the government, motivating factors are: (1) the effect certain activities will have on its constituency; (2) fulfilling a public need or good; and (3) efficiency as opposed to raw profits. The Woodhouse Law Firm has the knowledge and experience to create winning strategies for effectively advocating your positions, and the ability needed to work through and with various agencies within the government.

Our starting point for addressing any government matter is recognizing the significant differences between public sector and private sector problem-solving. We analyze the public policy considerations, review the legal and regulatory background, fully understand the particular governmental agency, and take into account the political context that informs government decision-making. This multi-faceted approach enables us to develop a strategy tailored to the nature of the problem and the special considerations of the government decision-makers.