Checkmate Government Relations
About Checkmate Government Relations
Checkmate Government Relations is a leading law firm represented in the Best Lawyers® Awards by Charles F. McDowell, acknowledged for work in Government Relations Practice.
The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2023. Recognition through the Purely Peer Review® process reflects how colleagues in their field view the quality of the lawyer’s work and the contribution they make within their practice area and region. It also speaks to the strength of the team at Checkmate Government Relations.
Checkmate Government Relations also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Checkmate Government Relations has one rankings in Government Relations Practice, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Checkmate Government Relations' skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
Recognized Lawyer at Checkmate Government Relations
Charles F. McDowell IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Charles F., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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