You can talk to any one of my clients and they'll all say the same thing: Logan always gets the job done. So, do yourself a favor and give me a call.

6-10 years

I worked for two years for the majority whip then the budget chairman in North Carolina.

Logan Martin is a versatile and experienced state lobbyist with a proven track record of advocating for a wide range of clients in the political arena. With years of experience navigating the complex legislative landscape, Logan has developed a deep understanding of the issues and policies that shape the state's political climate. His expertise in coalition building, strategic communications, and legislative analysis have helped him to successfully advance his clients' agendas in a variety of areas, including economic development, healthcare, education, and alcohol policy. Logan is passionate about public service and is committed to ensuring that his clients' voices are heard and their needs are met in the halls of power.

Past and current clients include the American Conservative Union, the North Carolina Medical Genetics Association, the North Carolina Dermatology Association, the North Carolina Bar Owners Association, yes, every kid and a myriad of many more ranging from private businesses and nonprofits to trade associations and startups, all of which have national, state, and local interests and objectives. Logan has a long history of assisting organizations across every sector and has extensive policy and political experience with a nationwide network across the political spectrum.

Dana Simpson co-chairs the Government Relations practice at Smith Anderson and regularly represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and with State agencies.

Dana advises clients regarding legislative and regulatory advocacy, public relations, issues management, economic development initiatives, ethics, and campaign finance law compliance. Dana has been consistently rated one of the most influential lobbyists in North Carolina by both the nonpartisan N.C. Center for Public Policy Research and The North State Journal.

Prior to law school, Dana served as Special Assistant for Communications and Policy to the Speaker of the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Dana also has experience representing clients on rule-making and administrative law matters. He served as a member of the North Carolina Rules Review Commission from 2003-2006.

20+ years

"North Carolina's Top Lobbyists" - North State Journal (2020)
Best Lawyers Government Relations Practice (2009-2022)
Business North Carolina Legal Elite
Triangle Business Journal "40 Under 40 Leadership Award (2012)