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Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

Multi-state firm McGuireWoods Consulting showed an estimated $235,000 in lobbying compensation in its first quarterly since acquiring Advantage Consulting Team. Though McGuireWoods is the new kid on the block, at least in the Sunshine State, the members of its Florida lobbying corps are anything but. Rhett O’Doski, Ryder Rudd and Sean Stafford have more than […]

Drew WilsonMay 31, 2018

The Mayernick Group surged into the top 10 list of highest-grossing lobbying firms after reeling in an estimated $1 million in lobbying compensation during the first quarter. Frank Mayernick, Tracy Mayernick, Rob Johnson and Katie Smith reported up to $1.12 million in legislative lobbying earnings during the quarter, which included the 2018 Legislative Session, and […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Ramba Consulting Group posted one of the 25 best legislative lobbying compensation reports last quarter, marking its second consecutive reporting period on the short list. The firm collected an estimated $360,000 in lobbying fees during the 90-day span, almost all of it reported as pay for its efforts in the Legislature. Ramba Consulting Group’s total […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Fiorentino Group earned at least $500,000 in lobbying compensation during the first quarter, keeping pace with its earnings over the last several reporting periods. Led by Martin Fiorentino, the Jax-based firm’s Q1 team included Joseph Mobley, Mark Pinto and Jason Roth. The four-man force handled the government affairs needs of more than 50 clients during […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The government affairs team at Meenan PA collected as much as $430,000 in lobbying fees last quarter according to newly filed compensation reports. Named partner Timothy Meenan was joined by Stephen McDaniel, Karl Nels Rasmussen and Joy Ryan during the first quarter, which included the 2018 Legislative Session. The quartet handled the needs of 19 […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

The Rubin Group was one of seven firms to crack $1 million in legislative lobbying pay during the first three quarters of the year according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. The estimated $1 million haul on the legislative side was matched with another $1 million in executive branch earnings for a total of $2.1 […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Newly filed compensation reports show The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners brought in an estimated $1.14 million in lobbying pay last quarter. Lobbyists report compensation in ranges covering $10,000 each. Florida Politics uses the middle number of a range to estimate pay. The Cardenas team — Al Cardenas, Slater Bayliss, Sarah Busk, Christopher Chaney, Stephen Shiver and Justin […]

Drew WilsonMay 30, 2018

Lobbying firm Metz Husband & Daughton brought in up to $1.9 million in compensation during the first three months of 2018, maintaining its status as one of the top-10 lobbying firms in Florida. Lobbying firms report income from each principal in ranges covering $10,000 increments. Based on reported ranges, the nine-member team led by named […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

New lobbying compensation reports show Larry Overton and his two partners reeled in enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with some much larger firms. The trio, which also includes James Card and Joel Overton, earned an estimated $580,000 in lobbying pay during the first quarter — $430,000 from its legislative clients and $150,000 from its […]

Drew WilsonMay 25, 2018

Lewis Longman & Walker earned an estimated $380,000 in lobbying pay during the first three months of the year, according to newly filed lobbying compensation reports. Lobbyists report their pay for each client in ranges covering $10,000 increments up to $50,000. If Lewis Longman & Walker’s clients maxed out in their respective compensation ranges, the […]

Tag: 2018 Q1 Lobbying Compensation Reports

New name, same solid results for Rhett O’Doski and Co.

The Mayernick Group surges into top 10 with Q1 report

Ramba Consulting posts top-25 first-quarter haul

The Fiorentino Group reels in $500K-plus in Q1 lobbying pay

Meenan PA earns up to $430K in Q1

The Rubin Group cracks $2M in first-quarter earnings

The Advocacy Group at Cardenas Partners tops $1.1M in Q1 pay

Metz Husband & Daughton posts top-10 earnings report in Q1

Larry J. Overton & Associates maintains top-20 status in Q1

Lewis Longman & Walker starts 2018 with $380K haul