Governmental Affairs

Tripp Scott’s governmental affairs practice is equipped to handle a broad range of issues for clients at the local, state and national levels. The firm is home to a number of former elected officials, and its lawyers have represented clients’ interests before the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, federal agencies and commissions, state legislatures, county commissions, municipal boards, airport authorities, as well as governmental entities across the country.

The firm’s front-line experience in the 2000 presidential election and 2002 Florida redistricting matters included handling complex litigation, simultaneously occurring matters in multiple courts and managing and coordinating the efforts of multiple firms. Firm attorneys had a unique position in the center of these contentious debates and prevailed for their clients in both matters. In addition, the firm has experience in voting, election laws and other constitutional claims.

In Broward County, the firm has handled client issues before local governing boards, regulatory agencies and city commissions. At the state level, firm attorneys have handled matters before both the House and Senate and have represented these bodies in litigation matters, including defending the Florida Senate in recent reapportionment matters. During the legislative session, firm representatives are in Tallahassee on an ongoing basis.

The firm has a sophisticated database that enables it to track legislation in every state and federal entity.  The firm’s lawyers have worked with many state legislators and regularly represent clients’ interests at meetings of the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Democratic and Republican parties, Consumer Federation of America, American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International.

Tripp Scott’s governmental practice includes:

• Aviation and airport law
• Coalition building
• Constitutional disputes
• Corporate policies and procedures
• Dealer franchise and multi-state regulations
• (NEW) Election and representation disputes
• Environmental litigation
• Land-use matters and drafting
• Legislative strategy
• Lobbying – local, state and federal levels
• Governmental litigation supervision
• Healthcare issues
• Production of brochures and videotapes on issues related to pending legislation
• Representation through the bidding process
• Tax issues
• Telecommunications

As a multi-disciplinary firm, Tripp Scott has the professional staff and resources to address a broad scope of questions. Business attorneys often work with members of the tax, banking and finance, insurance, real estate, environmental, governmental and litigation practices to handle matters for clients.

Attorneys:
James A. Scott
Edward J. Pozzuoli
Daniel E. Taylor
Kevin A. Fernander
Shari L. McCartney 
Davis W. "Bill" Duke Jr.