Kemp Smith attorneys provide experienced government agency and legislative representation in addition to business law, litigation, and transaction expertise. We represent a broad range of clients including major corporations, professional societies, trade associations and individuals. Kemp Smith is the Texas member of State Law Resources, Inc. (SLR), a national network of independent law firms working together to meet our clients’ needs throughout the country. The SLR network is comprised of highly respected, full-service law firms with particular expertise in state and federal legislative and regulatory issues. Our network helps businesses, trade and professional associations and public policy coalitions navigate the complex and time-consuming process of managing both legal and state government relations throughout the country.

• Lobbying
• Legislative and regulatory strategy
• Local/regional government representation
• Briefing materials
• Drafting legislation and administrative rules
• Preparation of testimony
• Obtaining permits/licenses
• Advocacy before agency officials and staff
• Monitoring and analysis of proposed legislation
• Texas Ethics Commission requirements
• Business relations with public agencies
• Contested case hearings
• Appeals of Agency Rulings
• Political Action Committee and political contribution guidance