Murtha's Government Affairs Group offers a broad array of services ranging from traditional legislative and administrative lobbying to a more sophisticated consulting on the design and implementation of public policy strategies. Together with the firm's many legal experts, the Government Affairs Group offers clients extraordinary knowledge of the people, the policies and the processes of government. This personal knowledge is augmented by a direct computer link to the Legislative Information Network at the Capitol which provides timely access to legislative developments.

Murtha Cullina LLP's Government Affairs Group is committed to providing our clients with a comprehensive array of public policy management services. We will work to clarify organizational goals, to design a cost-effective strategy to realize those goals and to implement that strategy discreetly and effectively.

The five members of the Government Affairs Group utilize a "team approach" to lobbying. We become familiar with the issues and players involved and, in this way, constant coverage is available to meet the client's needs. In addition to our own expertise and extensive contacts throughout all levels of state government, we would also draw on the considerable resources of the firm and its various practice groups. The group has access to the firm's attorneys to provide background expertise and support when needed.

Services include:

	Legislative lobbying Administrative lobbying Strategy development Public policy consulting Assistance with state agency and municipal contacts Assistance with federal and interstate contacts Grass roots strategy, advocacy and constituency development Crisis management

Government Affairs Group clients