What we do:

We are a small lobbying firm that focuses on advocacy on maritime, fisheries, transportation, natural resources, and appropriations issues for business, non-profit and local and tribal government clients. Our two partners — Rick Marks and Sebastian O’Kelly — combined with former firm co-owner and now consultant Brad Gilman — have a combined 80 years of lobbying experience, as well as Executive and Legislative Branch work experience. Our bipartisan approach to our work is steady, persistent and expert regardless of “who’s in and who’s out in Washington, D.C” or the latest issue trending on Twitter.

This long-term approach combined with reasonable fees, honest but still achievable client goals, and meticulous and personalized attention to service has resulted in most of our clients being with us for well over 20 years. Our advocacy work involves — Congressionally-Directed Spending projects for local and tribal governments; Marine Mammal Protection, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation And Management; Endangered Species; Water Resources Development, Coast Guard, Maritime Administration, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and National Defense Authorization Acts. Other areas of knowledge and experience include — Army Corps harbor development; other coastal community infrastructure; natural resource access/management; and contaminated site clean up.

We also work the Federal agency rule-making, grant development and policy process implementing these statutes. We are comfortable working for client interests independently or in coalitions with other lobbying firms and interests.

Please reach out and contact us for more details. We look forward to hearing from you!

Rick, Seb & Brad