The importance of the role that federal, state and local government can play in the activities of corporate, nonprofit and individual clients is recognized at Lamson, Dugan and Murray. The governmental relations area of the Firm's business practice provides representation before federal, state and local legislative bodies, and regulatory agencies.

The Firm's Government Relations practice at the federal, state and local levels includes:

• Drafting of legislation, ordinances and regulations
• Resolving conflicts concerning land and water use, condemnation and zoning
• Representing clients in connection with special tax assessments, land valuations and public financing projects
• Representing clients at hearings, audits and appeals before various boards, panels, commissions and governmental agencies
• Advice and counsel in connection with health and safety regulations