The Government Relations team of DeWitt Ross & Stevens is the largest lobbying group in Wisconsin. No other law firm or business organization has a group our size. Because we are located directly on Madison’s Capitol Square, many of our clients strategize with our lobbyists and later head to the Capitol for meetings with legislators and other key policymakers.

Being the largest lobbying group in Wisconsin provides:

  • unmatched relationships with legislators and bureaucrats;
  • significant depth in “bench” strength needed for large projects;
  • public relations consulting by experienced PR professionals in house at DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C.;
  • unmatched experience in working with Wisconsin state agencies; and
  • substantial experience in working with Wisconsin's Congressional delegation in Washington D.C. 

The successful management and approach to specific issues our clients face is unique depending on the particular circumstance. Winning often depends on a precise combination of ethics, constituency involvement and political and media action. Equally important are the merits of the arguments in favor of our client’s position and persistence in the presentation of the client's case to policymakers. By assembling our resources and combining forces with our clients, we constantly strive to achieve favorable outcomes on behalf of our clients.

Because of the substantial lobbying experience our team has, we frequently interact with the Governor’s office, virtually all state agencies, the 33 members of the Wisconsin State Senate, 99 members of the State Assembly, Wisconsin’s 2 U.S. Senators and 8 members of the House of Representatives.

Representative issues we've successfully won for our clients include:

  • sales and use taxes, income taxes, property taxes and franchise fees;
  • state contracting opportunities and procurement;
  • regulation of business practices – and specific products;
  • water, solid waste, air and other environmental issues;
  • a wide-range of health care law changes;
  • biotech and renewable energy proposals;
  • labor and employment issues;
  • education-related polices and funding;
  • the regulation and taxation of financial-related businesses;
  • tourism related legislation;
  • law enforcement issues;
  • non profit associations;
  • transportation-related legislation and rule-making.

Why Clients Choose Us

Many of our government relations clients have worked with us for decades. They selected our team because of the successful results we produce in a cost-effective manner. A client can have it all – unequaled relationships, great depth of representation and unrivaled knowledge in this area of the law.

If you have a problem with a Wisconsin law, an administrative rule or a decision by a state agency, which is adverse to you, we welcome the opportunity to discuss the issue with you. Our team may be able to implement a cost-effective, practical solution to your problem.

If you would like more information on how we can help you with your government relations issue, please contact one of our DeWitt Ross & Stevens attorneys or contact Jordan Lamb, the Group Chair, at jkl@dewittross.com or 608.252.9358.

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Madison, WI 53703
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Brookfield, WI 53005
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DeWitt Ross & Stevens S.C. is one of the top ten largest law firms in Wisconsin. It has nearly 90 attorneys practicing in Madison and Metropolitan Milwaukee in a variety of legal areas and has the experience to service clients of all scopes and sizes.

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Best Lawyers 2013
Compass Award 2012
Top 100 Lawyers: National Trial Lawyers Association

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