Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice

CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL ORDER OF THE PALMETTO (State of South Carolina's Highest Civilian Award) Life Fellow: South Carolina Bar Foundation Past Co-Chair: Class Gift and Reunion Committee, USC Law School Past Chair: SSF Section of the South Carolina Bar Association Past Member, House of Delegates: South Carolina Bar Association Leadership Columbia: Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership South Carolina: USC and Office of the Governor Past Member, Loan Administration Committee, Mortgage Ban...

Terrence O'Donnell leads Dickinson Wright’s firmwide government relations team. His focus is public policy advocacy at the Ohio statehouse, administrative law, and regulatory compliance. Terrence represents dozens of companies, trade groups, and nonprofits before the State General Assembly and executive agencies. He also collaborates with lawyers in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office to lobby the United States Congress. Terrence brings eighteen years of experience to his practice....

Harold N. Iselin is Managing Shareholder of the firm's Albany office. He focuses his practice on governmental affairs and health care matters, representing diverse clients before the executive branch and state legislature. Additionally, he handles complex civil litigation matters, litigating a broad range of civil cases. Prior to joining the firm, Harold was a trial attorney in the U.S. Department of Justice from 1984 to 1986, following which he became Assistant Counsel to the Governor of New...

Having served in key leadership positions in state and federal government, Ed Turlington uses this experience to serve clients in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and education. Much of his time is spent advising technology companies on legal issues and public policy matters. Ed has a distinguished record of public service. He has served as Chief of Staff to both the Governor and Lt. Governor of North Carolina, as Special Assistant/Counsel to a United States Sena...

Eileen Stuart is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Eileen, who practices law in Tallahassee, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eileen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Former two-term Democratic U.S. senator and Arkansas attorney general. Guides clients through sensitive state AG matters and congressional investigations. D.C.’s go-to lobbyist to get things done ethically, efficiently and effectively. Mark Pryor earned a reputation on Capitol Hill as a "voice of reason” during his 12 years representing Arkansas in the Senate and worked across the aisle to pass more than 70 pieces of legislation on a range of critical issues, from consumer protect...

Elizabeth Ross Hadley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice and Insurance Law. Elizabeth Ross, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Ross is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meade Spotts's practice emphasizes real estate and environmental issues, legislative representation and lobbying, and general corporate and business law. He represents his clients' interests before the Virginia General Assembly, local and state boards, planning commissions, and agencies. He has participated in public and private trade missions to China and represents companies with interests throughout North America. His off-duty time likewise covers much of the state. Meade lives on the Jame...

Nathan A. Bicks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Municipal. Nathan A., who practices law in Memphis, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geo...

Martha Edenfield is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Martha, who practices law in Tallahassee, Florida, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Martha is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tommie is a member and former Practice Group Leader for the Regulatory and Government Relations Group. His practice is focused on redistricting and voting rights, administrative law, government relations and environmental law.

Mark is a former legislator who focuses his practice on health law, legislation, administrative appeals, and governmental litigation matters.

Melissa Kuipers Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Melissa Kuipers, who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa Kuipers is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meghan K. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Government Relations Practice and Health Care Law. Meghan K., who practices law in Albany, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meghan K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

As a founding member of the Gibbons Government Affairs practice, one of the premier lobbying groups in New Jersey, Mr. St. Onge brings broad based public and private sector experience. He represents or has represented a diverse group of for - profit and nonprofit clients in various industries, including construction/development, engineering, financial services/insurance, gaming, healthcare, housing, information technology, pharmaceutical, real estate/redevelopment, telecommunications, and tra...

Mr. Fahleson serves as an attorney and advisor to businesses, organizations, insurers, governmental bodies/officials, and individuals, providing strategic advice and practical counsel on the issues they face. When litigation becomes unavoidable, Mr. Fahleson’s zealous yet cost-effective representation has resulted in numerous successful verdicts from federal and state court judges and juries. Whether it involves employment law, agriculture or government relations, Fahleson’s exper...