Joseph Riter

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Joseph Riter

( Connecticut,  )

Rome Smith & Lutz

Introduction

Rome Smith & Lutz is a team of seasoned professionals with over a 100 years of combined experience in Connecticut state & local government, political campaigns, private industry, and public service. We are comprised of former legislators on both sides of the political aisle, former senior staffers to a CT Governor and Lieutenant Governor, and former municipal office holders. Our team boasts deep relationships with key decision makers throughout state and local governments. The reputations we maintain and the trust we have earned across the state is our value; our results-oriented approach, strategic thinking, and tireless work is our means; and our proven track record of producing results for our clients is our end. Please don't hesitate to reach out to see how Rome Smith & Lutz can help you realize your objectives.

Recommendations  Client List  Number of Years as a Lobbyist  Relationships  Biography 
Recommendations

  • "Rome Smith & Lutz is all about relationships and trust. Their success is rooted in experience and integrity. When they represent us at the Capitol, we know we are being heard." - Chuck Bunnell, Chief of Staff for External and Government Affairs, Mohegan Tribe
  • "The Rome Smith and Lutz team are committed to knowing and understanding our educational priorities and they relentlessly and creatively pursue them. They are consummate professionals and are always available for questions and advice. We know from results that we are well represented by them." - Fran Rabinowitz,, Executive Director of the CT Association of Public School Superintendents

    • Clients

    1) AAA

    2) Alkermes

    3) Alliance of CT Non Profits

    4) Alzheimer's Association

    5) Aunt Bertha/FindHelp

    6) BioCT

    7) Capitol Region Council of Governments

    8) Conduent

    9) Corporation for Independent Living

    10) CT Academy of Audiology

    11) CT Association for Community Transportation

    12) CT Association for Healthcare at Home

    13) CT Association of Public School Superintendents

    14) CT Chapter, National Association of Housing & Redevelopment Officials

    15) CT Family Resource Centers Alliance

    16) CT Realtors

    17) H&R Block

    18) Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority

    19) National Council on Compensation Insurance

    20) National Safety Council

    21) Natural Resources Defense Council

    22) Petros Credit Strategies LLC

    23) Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association

    24) Probate Assembly

    25) Regional Education Service Center Alliance

    26) Save the Sound (Formerly CT Fund for the Environment)

    27) Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC

    28) Sunrun

    29) Sunrun, Inc.

    30) The Workplace

    31) Unisys

    32) Vivint Solar

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    6-10 years

    Relationships

    I served on the staff of Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman as a senior advisor in 2018 and assisted in her end of term transition out of public office.

    Biography

    Prior to joining Rome Smith & Lutz, Joseph attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania; majoring in Government and minoring in French. After college, Joseph pursued a law degree at Quinnipiac University School of Law. While attending law school, he worked as a legal intern with Rome Smith & Lutz during the 2013 legislative session. After graduating from law school and passing the Connecticut bar examination in 2014, Joseph joined RSL full-time and has worked with the team for five years except for taking a leave of absence in 2018 to serve in the office of Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman as a Senior Advisor.

    Last Updated: December 14, 2021