Integrity, Ingenuity and Intellect

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Combining integrity, ingenuity, and intellect, we strive to meet and exceed the results our clients desire, while constantly providing a first-class and friendly service that is expected and deserved.
With more than twenty years experience in both the legal and government relations arenas, we work with our clients in establishing and maintaining effective relationships that are built upon success, trust, and professionalism.

Office Locations

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101 E. Kennedy Blvd
Suite 3220
Tampa, Florida 33602

Phone:
(813) 224-9000
Fax:
(813) 221-8811

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888 17th St. NW
Suite 904
Washington, DC. 20006

Phone:
(202) 955-6300
Fax:
(202) 429-5577

Articles of Interest

Veterans Agency Reviews Case of Navy SEAL Rejected for Contracts

CHESAPEAKE, VA - August 5, 2012 - The Department of Veterans Affairs is reviewing its decision to strip a retired Navy SEAL’s small business of the ability to bid on contracts reserved for veteran owners. Last month, a VA employee visited Syncon, the Chesapeake, Va.-based construction firm owned by Mark Lilly, a 23-year veteran who was shot in Afghanistan and has a Purple Heart, a Silver Star and five Bronze Stars.

The VA denied the business veteran-owned status in June, saying Lilly’s partner, who isn’t a veteran, had more construction experience. The VA questioned whether Lilly, 47, who has a Virginia contractor’s license, was in charge of daily operations as agency rules require.

Full Story: BIDDING STATUS

Your Wait Time is 4,116 Minutes, Agency Hot Line Tells Vets

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC - August 3, 2012 - Neeson Levinson says the letter he received from the Department of Veteran Affairs on June 21 placed the future of his 30-employee construction company in jeopardy. The letter denied his firm, Harbor Services Inc., eligibility to bid on VA contracts reserved for disabled veterans. His company in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, relies on the awards for almost all its $15 million in annual revenue.

Full Story: Veteran Affairs

Bootcamp Provides Training, a Next Step for Injured Vets

TALLAHASSEE, FL - June 19, 2012 - Randy Blass, executive director at Florida State University's Center for Veteran Outreach, was quick to respond when a friend suggested a way to help disabled veterans.

The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities would help veterans disabled after 9/11 manage their own businesses.

Full Story: Veterans Bootcamp for Business