Since 1988, Calfee’s Government Relations and Legislation practice has been respected for its political savvy and effectiveness, legal expertise, honesty, and relationships with all levels of local, state, and federal government on both sides of the political aisle.
Calfee’s Government Relations and Legislation team spans across the Midwest and is continuously building and strengthening relationships with key decision makers, from legislative aides to top lawmakers and officials, to advocate for our clients and work with them to provide sophisticated solutions for their business needs.
Many of our lawyers and lobbyists have formerly served in governmental positions, including capacities such as the director of a state cabinet-level agency and director of special counsel for the Ohio Attorney General. Our collective knowledge and experiences allow us to analyze the law and political climate, anticipate how it may affect businesses, and execute a plan that will help clients communicate and work effectively with all levels of government.
As one of the top law firms in Ohio, Calfee lobbyists also have the legal background and immediate resources of lawyers in offices across the state who provide a variety of specialized services. We are able to analyze the law for our clients, anticipate how it may impact their business, and strategize and execute a plan of action.
Calfee partners with clients to deliver superior services that drive success. Whether you need an Ohio lobbyist to navigate the statehouse or government compliance attorneys to manage regulatory risks, our team offers a full suite of advocacy services.
Calfee partners with our clients to deliver superior services that result in success, including:
Our Ohio lawyer-lobbyists are skilled in shaping policy and influencing legislation.
We help clients navigate the executive branch to achieve their regulatory and policy goals.
Beyond direct lobbying, we build the broader support necessary for policy success.
Our team assists businesses in securing and managing government contracts.
Our government compliance attorneys guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes.
We actively participate in the rule-making process to protect client interests.
We provide legal and strategic guidance for political engagement.
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Calfee has been recognized by Chambers USA as a Leading Law Firm in Government Relations: State & Local in Band 1 in USA - Nationwide (2023-2025).
Clients interviewed by Chambers USA researchers stated, "We are very happy with the level of professionalism, knowledge, responsiveness, and value of the work product we receive from Calfee's attorneys. They are the utmost professionals, always helping clients achieve the stated goal; they are extremely well-connected within Ohio state and local politics. Calfee's government relations team is amazing and includes high-powered lobbyists as well as extremely detailed attorneys who analyze legislation; the group is multitalented and will use all of those resources to help the client. The team is tremendously experienced and brings a wealth of knowledge to its work. It is filled with an incredible number of people who bring federal, state, and local government experience, which lends itself to them providing workable, realistic solutions to problems."
Calfee was selected for inclusion in the 2026 "Best Law Firms" rankings in Government Relations Practice (Regional Tier 1 Columbus).
Calfee is proud to lobby for clients such as:
We act as zealous advocates for all clients across various industries, including:
"The team is tremendously experienced and brings a wealth of knowledge to its work. It is filled with an incredible number of people who bring federal, state, and local government experience, which lends itself to them providing workable, realistic solutions to problems."
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