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| “Obviously, an attorney brings a certain set of skills to the [advocacy]
process. It is a natural fit.” |
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| – David M. Grandeau, Executive Director, New York State Temporary Commission on Lobbying |
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| “A legal services firm with strong ties to the Democratic Party plans to ask a State Supreme Court justice today to halt a possible runoff election between Fernando Ferrer and
Representative Anthony D. Weiner, arguing that it would waste up to $12 million in city funds because Mr. Weiner has already
conceded. . . . The firm, the Public Advocacy Group . . . [is acting] to stop a runoff because . . . there are at least eight provisions in the elections statute that allow for halting elections when . . . an election is uncontested.” |
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| “Pat Healy & Nicolas Confessore, New York Times, Sept. 16, 2005.”
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Many experts and political insiders believe the specialized training and skills attorneys possess are critical to meet the demands of political advocacy. We agree. In fact, in light of the frequency with which legal issues arise (sometimes unexpectedly) during the course of a representation, The Public Advocacy Group believes we could not adequately protect our clients’ interests without the benefit of having experienced lawyers on our advocacy team.
Our attorney-advocates utilize their legal skills on behalf of our clients on an almost daily basis. This work includes researching clients’ legal rights, digesting complex administrative statutes, drafting new legislation and advising elected officials on the legal implications of proposed legislation.
Although many firms who engage in lobbying, public policy advocacy, political consulting and other related advocacy services do so without the benefit of an attorney on staff, we at The Public Advocacy Group do not believe doing so is advisable. It is important that each of our clients knows that, regardless of where their advocacy needs may take them – including into complex areas of the law – The Public Advocacy Group is trained to go there with them.
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