207-774-7000
PO Box 4600, Portland, ME, 04112-4600,
"Experienced. Efficient. Effective." is more than just a tag line for us. Those words embody the core values we put to work for each of our clients, each and every day.
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC is one of Maine's most respected law firms and among the largest in northern New England. Since 1975, we've been proud of our reputation for hard-driven, results-oriented, no-nonsense representation in the wide variety of practice areas that our clients expect and need.
We enjoy the confidence of our clients because we offer intelligent, strategic counsel and common-sense, real-world solutions, without wasted time or effort.
We have earned the respect of our peers because we work harder, think creatively, and, above all, we hate to lose.
Firm Specialties:
At Norman, Hanson & DeTroy we understand that more law is made in the Legislature, the Congress, and through agency rule making than in the courthouse, and that changing the law is often more cost-effective for our clients than litigating current law. Our Government Relations Practice Group represents the firm's clients before the Maine Legislature, the U.S. Congress, and the various state and federal agencies of government. Our extensive experience in Augusta and Washington, D.C. allows us to creatively influence legislative and regulatory processes to ensure that our clients' interests are protected and that their goals are achieved.
Our Government Relations Practice Group lawyers are actively engaged in lobbying the Maine Legislature and the U.S. Congress. We serve as legislative counsel for many Maine businesses, trade associations, and municipalities, as well as Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and national trade associations. In addition, we combine our lobbying expertise with representation of clients in rule making and administrative agency adjudicatory proceedings.
We also have extensive experience representing candidates, political parties and political action committees and provide trusted advice regarding campaign finance issues. In addition, we have expertise in the area of government contract procurement.
DAN RILEY chairs NHD's Government Relations Practice. He has over 25 years of experience as a lawyer/lobbyist representing clients before the Maine Legislature, the U.S. Congress, and various state and federal agencies of government. Dan also has extensive experience representing clients in government contract procurement.
His practice includes representation of a wide variety of industries and trade associations with a particular emphasis on the energy sector. Dan has participated in most of the major legislative initiatives involving this industry since the restructuring of the electricity markets in Maine in the late 1990's.
In addition to his legislative and government relations practice, Dan has broad experience representing candidates and political action committees on campaign finance issues before the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices. He served as Counsel to the Maine Republican Party and as State Counsel to two Republican presidential campaigns and is a member of the Republican National Lawyers Association.
Dan is the sole member of the National Association of State Lobbyists representing the state of Maine. He served as the Chair of the Government Affairs Practice Group of Lex Mundi, an international association of law firms. Dan has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for his government relations practice since 2007 and was the Lawyer of the Year for that practice area in 2013.
In addition to his legal practice, Dan serves on the Board of Directors of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and has served on the Steering Committee of The Nature Conservancy's Corporate Conservation Council of Maine. He also served on the Board of Directors of the Maine Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association and has served as CCA's pro bono legislative counsel for over fifteen years. Between college and law school, Dan served as a deep sea diving officer in the United States Navy.
THE ADVOCACY GROUP
(50 states, Federal and DC, )703-597-4276
1201 Wilson Blvd., 27th Floor, Arlington, VA, 22209,
Subjects: All Subjects
TAG is a one-stop, results-oriented network for clients with needs in a single state or multiple jurisdictions. The TAG network consists of one top firm per jurisdiction or specialty. Collectively we are 60+ firms including lobbyists across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries (Australia, Canada, Mexico, Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey, Israel, United Kingdom and the European Union) and specialty services (50-state legislative and regulatory tracking, grassroots, jury selection, market entry strategy and social enterprise business development).
Each TAG member offers its clients a tailored strategy that will provide them with a solution. Our TAG members are an integrated team, both near and far throughout the world, yet offering insight within each location.
The TAG network consists of the top lobbying firms across the US, public affairs specialists in various countries and specialty services.
US Members:
50-States
DC Council
US Congress
International:
Profile Consulting (Aust) Pty Ltd (Australia)
Tactix (Canada)
Monarch Global Strategies (Mexico, Central & South America)
Kesarev (Russia, CIS, Central Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Turkey & Israel)
Instinctif Partners (United Kingdom & the European Union)
Specialty members:
Five Corners Strategies (Grassroots Advocacy & Public Affairs)
FOCUS, a Leonine Business (50-State Legislative & Regulatory Tracking & Analysis)
Select Litigation (Jury Selection)
Bullpen, LLC (Market Entry Strategy)
The Virtuous Cycle Collaboratory (Social Enterprise Business Development)
Law Offices of Mitchell D. Gravo, Inc. (Specialty Member)
Two decades of experience working with businesses, industry associations and political leaders throughout New York, Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire
Extensive experience advocating before state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, Congress and the White House
Served as New Hampshire political and deputy state director for Barack Obama's 2008 presidential primary campaign
Mike Cuzzi joined Cornerstone's federal and state government relations teams in February 2021 as a principal. Mike's expertise is focused on energy and environmental issues. He is based in Maine and is assisting the firm in building out its Northeast Regional capabilities for states including Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Mike has two decades of experience working with businesses, industry associations and political leaders throughout New York, Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire. Prior to joining Cornerstone, Mike held senior positions at a major global renewable energy company, a Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications consultancy, and managed his own government relations practice servicing clients across the northeast and Washington, D.C. He has two decades of political campaign experience and relationships, having previously served in senior positions on both presidential and congressional campaigns. Mike has extensive experience advocating before state and federal legislative and regulatory bodies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the U.S. Department of Energy, Congress and the White House. Mike's practice focuses on clean energy and climate change, blending his experience in both the public and private sectors.
Mike lives in Scarborough, ME with his wife and two children
207-622-3747
P.O. Box 5249, Augusta, ME, 04332,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I am a lawyer-lobbyist who represents and advocates for businesses and associations in the Maine Legislature and State agencies in wide range of policy areas. These services include monitoring legislation, advocacy, and organizing lobbying efforts.
20+ years
Senior Planner, Maine State Planning Office 1992-1998
William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Shareholder & Chair, Legislative & Government Relations Practice Group
Bill Ferdinand's practice focuses on representing clients in the Maine Legislature and practicing energy, environmental and land use law. Bill leads the legislative lobbying team for the firm. He represents a wide variety of clients in the Maine Legislature, from multi-national corporations to small businesses and individuals. Bill also provides state and municipal regulatory advice and assistance, particularly in the areas of energy, environmental and land use law.
Areas of Practice for William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Economic Development
Environmental & Land Use
Legislative & Government Relations
Natural Resources & Timberlands
Bar Admissions
Maine
Connecticut
Education
Vermont Law School, Masters of Environmental Law, 1992
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1984
Memberships and Affiliations
E2Tech Council, Board Member
Maine State Bar Section on Environmental Law, Member
Maine State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Brunswick Topsham Land Use Trust, Board Member
207.480.4820
141 Main Street, Number 692, Freeport, ME, 04032,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Education, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Resolve Government Relations is a next-generation Maine lobbying firm. It was built from the ground up to embrace teamwork, technology, and modern lobbying techniques. Our style is defined by highly attentive representation, integrity, relentless determination, and adaptability. With over twenty years in Maine politics, our reputation was earned by delivering results through focused attention. Clients often tell us that they forget that we have other clients and that we are their trusted advisor. We aim to maintain that trust every day as we represent clients at all levels of state and local Maine government.
11-15 years
Since 2019, Andy has consistently been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice. Andy was named a New England Trailblazer in Government Affairs by Connecticut Law Tribune, 2019. Andy was also recognized in Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Lobbying from 2016-2020. He is a graduate of the State Government Affairs Council Professional Certificate Program.
Over twenty years in Maine politics, lobbying for over twelve years.
Andy is the founder of Resolve Government Relations.
He represents a wide range of clients at every level of Maine government including the Maine Legislature, the executive branch, state agencies, and municipalities. His practice focuses on general business regulation and improving the regulatory climate for businesses.
He represents a multinational brewery, a multinational education publisher and test assessment provider, large statewide trade associations, national medical companies, national technology companies, and many others. Active in Maine politics for over two decades, Andy has strong relationships with key decision makers at the State House and all levels of Maine government.
Prior to founding Resolve Government Relations, Andy was a senior partner at Preti Flaherty, a regional law firm in New England, and practiced in the Government Affairs group there for over twelve years.
Before law school, Andy worked for Governor John Baldacci as the Director of Boards and Commissions within the Office of the Governor. In this role, he was the primary advisor to Governor John Baldacci on thousands of appointments to hundreds of state boards and commissions. Andy also worked closely with members of the Maine House and Senate on hundreds of gubernatorial appointments requiring legislative confirmation.
Andy is admitted to practice law in Maine; Massachusetts; the U.S District Court for the District of Maine; the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court.
He is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law (J.D.) and Bowdoin College (A.B.).
Andy is a member of the Maine Development Foundation, Leadership Maine, Allagash Class; served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland; and the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber, Government Liaison Committee.
