Through our long history of involvement in political affairs, both as participants and shapers of the process itself, Lathrop & Gage has time and time again, earned respected relationships with governmental officials. It is those relationships that help us to help you.  What separates us from other governmental relations firms is, first, we truly understand your issues because we serve side-by-side with you in civic organizations. Second, you benefit from our deep and rich, 130-year history steeped in politics. We understand the process and therefore how to work most effectively for your company and how to avoid wasting your valuable time and money. But most importantly, we pair our expertise in government relations with experienced, knowledgeable attorneys in our Washington D.C. affiliate – bipartisan attorneys who’ve worked on the staffs of current congressional advocates. Our attorneys have long-standing Hill relationships and the creativity to solve your problems. Moreover, Lathrop & Gage is one of few firms to offer you access to an experienced government relations coordinator who tracks issues and developments that may affect businesses and helps clients participate in the decision-making process. Together, we work with you and the various agencies important to your business to provide consultation, strategic planning, advocacy and solutions on any issue.

Clients also rely on our expertise for advice and representation on government procurement matters.  We represent clients in all aspects of contracting with or obtaining grants including systems issues, rights in technical data, construction claims, environmental matters, telecommunications, military applications, transportation and many other contracting activities.

Lathrop & Gage, the oldest continuing law firm west of the Mississippi River, has produced:·

• Five mayors
• Four state senators/representatives
• One U.S. Senator
• One U.S. Representative
• Three governors
• Eight judges
• 21 presidents of the local bar & lawyer associations
• Five state bar presidents
• Six police commissioners

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