In today’s competitive market, businesses are turning to all three branches of government to create, administer and interpret laws and regulations in a manner that fosters growth and expansion of Ohio's economic climate. For more than 50 years, Bricker & Eckler has been significantly involved in legislative, administrative and regulatory matters in the state of Ohio. And, when necessary, we call on the courts to resolve problems. Our legislative efforts include drafting bills, resolutions and amendments, research and analysis of legislative issues, and firsthand communication with legislators and executive branch officials.  Learn more about our services.

Regulatory assistance includes working with clients before state agencies, as well as advocacy before the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review. We also are experienced in challenging statutes and administrative decisions in the courts.

The Government Relations Practice Group works with businesses and state and local governments regarding government contracts, compliance with state ethics and lobbying registration requirements. We also work with local governments regarding the expenditure of funds.

Members of the Government Relations Practice Group are lawyers, so we are able to consider how to best accomplish client's objectives in the legislative, administrative and judicial branches of government. Furthermore, Bricker & Eckler lawyer-advocates are skilled draftspersons and can analyze proposed bills and rules considering constitutional questions and other potential statutory or administrative law conflicts. In addition, the Government Relations Practice Group lawyers have first hand legal knowledge of complicated election, ethics, lobbying and contracting law and can work with your business to assist in creating and maintaining laws and regulations that will allow your business to prosper.