The Firm's governmental affairs practice is built on John C. Hunter's extensive experience and contacts in government, including his service as Legal Counsel to the Governor of North Carolina, as the first General Counsel to the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources and as Special Counsel to the North Carolina House of Representatives.

The Firm offers a comprehensive approach to its clients seeking assistance with governmental affairs:

• The Firm first thoroughly researches and understands the legal dimensions of the issue or policy involved. This allows the client to approach the cognizant governmental official or agency with full knowledge of the legal and policy issues involved and of all options available both to the client and the governmental entity to resolve the issue.
• The Firm then works with the client to design the most effective approach to the official or agency with the power to help the client. The Firm is experienced with, and uses as necessary, the services of independent, highly experienced lobbyists at both the State and Federal levels.

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