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The Adams and Reese LLP Government Relations Team is a premier lobbying group in Alabama. Our team includes former members of the executive and legislative branches of government with over 80 years of combined experience working inside and outside of state and local government. We achieve success for our clients as a result of strong personal relationships that we maintain with government officials and leaders. Just as importantly, we know the processes and procedures of the executive and legislative branches inside and out.

We serve a diverse client base with interests ranging from healthcare, education, municipalities, non-profits, associations, manufacturing, defense, infrastructure, alcohol and hospitality.

15-20 years

Mark Gaines Named to Alabama Today's 32 Powerful and Influential Alabamians to Know

"Mark Gaines has been around for decades, bringing a wealth of knowledge, decades-long relationships, and a positive attitude to the political arena in Alabama."


Southern Political Report - The South's Top Government Affairs Firms

"The law firm of Adams and Reese placed #1 in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee and also ranked in the top five in Mississippi and South Carolina.

Adams and Reese has a long-standing reputation as one of the region's most prominent Government Relations firms now with 16 offices in 15 markets across the Southern United States and Washington, D.C."

Mark Gaines lobbies at the local, state and federal level - in Alabama and Washington, D.C. - advising corporate clients on regulatory, legislative and economic development matters. His clients include companies in the telecommunications, road and bridge construction, infrastructure, financial, pharmaceutical, health care, alcohol, and defense industries as well as municipal governments and educational institutions. Having spent 15 years in state government and more than a decade providing government relations services, Mark has developed long-term personal and professional relationships with important decision makers at every level of government. He is skilled at building political coalitions to achieve client objectives.

Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Mark served as Probate Judge for Jefferson County and was elected to four terms in the Alabama House of Representatives. During his time in the legislature, he served on various legislative committees and commissions and served as the Republican Leader of the House and Chair of the House Republican Caucus. Mark has managed, consulted or counseled dozens of political campaigns, grassroots efforts and ballot initiatives, including races for Governor, U.S. Senate, judicial offices, and state legislative seats.

Prior to joining the firm, Mark was in private law practice concentrating in the areas of real estate, probate, wills, trusts and business entities. He tried many jury and non-jury cases to verdict in courts throughout Alabama.

Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
Alabama House of Representatives, Member, 1990-2005
Jefferson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Vice Chair, 2004-2005
Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Board, Member, 1998-2005
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, Commissioner, 1994-2005
Probate Judge of Jefferson County, 2005-2007

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51) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

52) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

53) MLH Explorations, LLC

54) Natera, Inc.

55) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

56) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

57) New Castle Area Transit Authority

58) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

59) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

60) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

61) NPAX, LLC

62) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

63) Oceans Healthcare

64) One Call Corporation

65) Opus Inspection

66) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

67) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

68) PA CABLE NETWORK

69) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

70) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

71) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

72) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

73) Pennsylvania Forward

74) Pennsylvania MENTOR

75) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

76) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

77) PNK DC LLC

78) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

79) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

80) REV Renewables LLC

81) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

82) Sharing Excess

83) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

84) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

85) The Davey Resource Group, Inc.

86) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

87) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

88) The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

89) UniqueSource Products & Services

90) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

91) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

92) VisionLink

93) Vistra Corporate Services Company

94) Walgreen Co.

95) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

96) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

97) WorkMoney

98) XEROX CORPORATION

99) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

15-20 years

City & State Power 100

PJ Lavelle is a partner in the firm and has been with Malady & Wooten for over a decade. PJ prides himself on helping clients navigate the vast and complex world of government by developing and executing strategies which are tailored for each individual client. Mr. Lavelle has a strong record of experience representing a wide range of clients before both state and local government with a focus on economic development, energy, transportation, and utility related issues.

Prior to joining the firm, PJ served as a senior policy advisor to House Democratic Leadership in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. As a key negotiator for House Democrats, he played a lead role in the passage of laws that have changed the face of Pennsylvania, such as Governor Rendell's Energy Independence Strategy and the Rebuilding PA infrastructure investment package. Preceding his years of service to the House, Mr. Lavelle served on the staff of Pittsburgh City Council.

PJ Lavelle is a native Pennsylvanian, born and raised in Lackawanna County. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and resides in the Harrisburg area with his family.

For over 40 years, the Messerli & Kramer Government Relations team has shown integrity, unmatched service and a respected presence before the Minnesota Legislature, executive and regulatory agencies and local units of government. Every day we put that experience and knowledge to work to best serve our clients. Our lobbyists have been called upon to develop and pass into law some of the most complex and high profile legislation ever enacted in Minnesota. Just a few examples include:

Messerli & Kramer has a respected reputation for bipartisan lobbying activities that never take a legislator's vote for granted. Our real success is reflected by the fact that most of our clients were referred to us by legislators, other lobbyists who know the quality of our work and clients who have experienced the value of having our representation at the Capitol.
Coordination of statewide lobbying efforts to pass Minnesota's "Marriage Equality Act."
Bonding legislation for Target Field - a 42,000-seat, open air, natural grass ballpark, home of the Minnesota Twins.
Extensive involvement in bonding legislation to develop and expand metro transit and light rail.
Lobbying to support passage of mandatory seatbelt laws.
Representation of Minnesota law enforcement and first responders.

Firm Specialties:
Government Relations services at Messerli & Kramer fall largely under four key areas:

Legislative Lobbying - helping clients navigate due process and gain access to key decision makers to advocate for their interests.
Procurement - enhancing the ability for Minnesota companies and organizations to win contracts with state government entities.
Economic Development - supporting efforts to improve the quality of life and business and job growth in Minnesota communities.
Municipal Representation - assisting clients with protocols before units of government to obtain approvals, permits, waivers and other assistance.
In addition, our team represents clients in administrative law and grassroots advocacy. In the political arena, we have advised candidates and consulted on elections, and supported the Governor's office and state agencies. We offer legal and strategic advice for regulatory and administrative bodies, and management of strategic and crisis communications.

For over 40 years, the Messerli & Kramer Government Relations team has shown integrity, unmatched service and a respected presence before the Minnesota Legislature, executive and regulatory agencies and local units of government. Every day we put that experience and knowledge to work to best serve our clients. Our lobbyists have been called upon to develop and pass into law some of the most complex and high profile legislation ever enacted in Minnesota. Just a few examples include:

Messerli & Kramer has a respected reputation for bipartisan lobbying activities that never take a legislator's vote for granted. Our real success is reflected by the fact that most of our clients were referred to us by legislators, other lobbyists who know the quality of our work and clients who have experienced the value of having our representation at the Capitol.
Coordination of statewide lobbying efforts to pass Minnesota's "Marriage Equality Act."
Bonding legislation for Target Field - a 42,000-seat, open air, natural grass ballpark, home of the Minnesota Twins.
Extensive involvement in bonding legislation to develop and expand metro transit and light rail.
Lobbying to support passage of mandatory seatbelt laws.
Representation of Minnesota law enforcement and first responders.

Firm Specialties:
Government Relations services at Messerli & Kramer fall largely under four key areas:

Legislative Lobbying - helping clients navigate due process and gain access to key decision makers to advocate for their interests.
Procurement - enhancing the ability for Minnesota companies and organizations to win contracts with state government entities.
Economic Development - supporting efforts to improve the quality of life and business and job growth in Minnesota communities.
Municipal Representation - assisting clients with protocols before units of government to obtain approvals, permits, waivers and other assistance.
In addition, our team represents clients in administrative law and grassroots advocacy. In the political arena, we have advised candidates and consulted on elections, and supported the Governor's office and state agencies. We offer legal and strategic advice for regulatory and administrative bodies, and management of strategic and crisis communications.

Clients:

49) Merakey USA

50) Mercer County Regional Council of Governments

51) Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance

52) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

53) MLH Explorations, LLC

54) Natera, Inc.

55) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

56) New Castle Area Transit Authority

57) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

58) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

59) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

60) NPAX, LLC

61) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

62) Oceans Healthcare

63) One Call Corporation

64) Opus Inspection

65) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

66) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

67) PA CABLE NETWORK

68) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

69) PA School for the Deaf

70) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

71) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

72) Pennsylvania Mentor

73) PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT

74) PFM Financial Advisors LLC

75) PNC Bank, N.A.

76) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

77) PNK DC LLC

78) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

79) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

80) REV Renewables LLC

81) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

82) Sharing Excess

83) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

84) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

85) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

86) UniqueSource Products & Services

87) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

88) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

89) VisionLink

90) Vistra Corporate Services Company

91) Walgreen Co.

92) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

93) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

94) WorkMoney

95) XTO ENERGY

96) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

Clients:

49) Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance

50) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

51) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

52) MLH Explorations, LLC

53) Natera, Inc.

54) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

55) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

56) New Castle Area Transit Authority

57) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

58) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

59) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

60) NPAX, LLC

61) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

62) Oceans Healthcare

63) One Call Corporation

64) Opus Inspection

65) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

66) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

67) PA CABLE NETWORK

68) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

69) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

70) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

71) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

72) Pennsylvania MENTOR

73) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

74) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

75) PNK DC LLC

76) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

77) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

78) REV Renewables LLC

79) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

80) Sharing Excess

81) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

82) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

83) The Davey Resource Group, Inc

84) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

85) THE PENNSYLVANIA CHARTER SCHOOLS FOR DEAF & BLIND CHILDREN

86) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

87) UniqueSource Products & Services

88) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

89) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

90) VisionLink

91) Vistra Corporate Services Company

92) Walgreen Co.

93) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

94) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

95) WorkMoney

96) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

Clients:

48) Merakey Pennsylvania

49) Merakey USA

50) Mercer County Regional Council of Governments

51) Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance

52) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

53) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

54) MLH Explorations, LLC

55) Natera, Inc.

56) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

57) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

58) New Castle Area Transit Authority

59) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

60) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

61) Nokia of America Corporation

62) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

63) NPAX, LLC

64) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

65) Oceans Healthcare

66) One Call Corporation

67) Opus Inspection

68) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

69) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

70) PA CABLE NETWORK

71) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

72) PA School for the Deaf

73) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

74) Pennsylvania Mentor

75) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

76) PNK DC LLC

77) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

78) REV Renewables LLC

79) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

80) Sharing Excess

81) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

82) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

83) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

84) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

85) UniqueSource Products & Services

86) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

87) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

88) VisionLink

89) Vistra Corporate Services Company

90) Walgreen Co.

91) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

92) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

93) WorkMoney

94) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

Clients:

50) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

51) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

52) MLH Explorations, LLC

53) Natera, Inc.

54) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

55) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

56) New Castle Area Transit Authority

57) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

58) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

59) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

60) NPAX, LLC

61) Nueva Esperanza, Inc.

62) Oceans Healthcare

63) One Call Corporation

64) Opus Inspection

65) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

66) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

67) PA CABLE NETWORK

68) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

69) Penn America Energy Holdings, LLC

70) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

71) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

72) Pennsylvania Forward

73) Pennsylvania MENTOR

74) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

75) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

76) PNK DC LLC

77) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

78) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

79) REV Renewables LLC

80) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

81) Sharing Excess

82) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

83) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

84) The Davey Resource Group, LLC

85) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

86) The Pennsylvania Charter Schools for Deaf & Blind Children

87) THE PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

88) UniqueSource Products & Services

89) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

90) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

91) VisionLink

92) Vistra Corporate Services Company

93) Walgreen Co.

94) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

95) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

96) WorkMoney

97) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

Clients:

48) Merakey Pennsylvania

49) Merakey USA

50) Mercer County Regional Council of Governments

51) Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance

52) Mid-Atlantic Public Insurance Adjusters Association

53) Millcreek Health System, Inc. dba LECOM Health

54) MLH Explorations, LLC

55) Natera, Inc.

56) National Association of Chain Drug Stores

57) National Strategies, LLC on behalf of ReUp Education

58) New Castle Area Transit Authority

59) New Cosmos USA, Inc.

60) Niskanen Center and its Affiliates

61) NORTHEAST RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CORP

62) NPAX, LLC

63) Oceans Healthcare

64) One Call Corporation

65) Opus Inspection

66) OVERBROOK SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND

67) PA ASSOCIATION OF CHAIN DRUG STORES

68) PA CABLE NETWORK

69) PA Coalition of Public Charter Schools

70) PENNSYLVANIA ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS

71) Pennsylvania Child Care Association

72) Pennsylvania MENTOR

73) Pennsylvania MENTOR and The MENTOR Network

74) PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.

75) PNK DC LLC

76) Restore Integrated Wellness Center

77) Retail Services & Systems, Inc. dba Total Wine & More

78) REV Renewables LLC

79) Safety and Advocacy for Empowerment

80) Sharing Excess

81) Stadium Casino RE, LLC

82) Strategos Group on behalf of American College of Education

83) The PAI Corporation dba Excentia and S. June Smith Center

84) The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

85) UniqueSource Products & Services

86) UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

87) Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

88) VisionLink

89) Vistra Corporate Services Company

90) Walgreen Co.

91) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN

92) WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

93) WorkMoney

94) Youth Advocate Programs, Inc

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