Mission
Are you prepared to compete? Success in business today requires creative and strategic thinking. All businesses, including those in regulated industries, need to operate within the public realm to survive. Private-public partnerships are commonplace today. Each requires tactical advice and counsel to navigate the public sector, and experienced professionals to provide thoughtful, interactive solutions to your particular issues.
Nutter is strongly positioned to interact with state, local, and federal governments on behalf of our clients. Government regulations impact our clients' ongoing initiatives and we have an extensive legislative and administrative practice to serve their needs. The Public Policy Group is comprised of attorneys who have a unique understanding of the public realm, and significant experience and successful track records in public service.
Our clients
We counsel and advise a broad spectrum of clients, including:
Publicly and privately held companies
Emerging companies
Companies in regulated industries, including telecommunications, banking and financial services, and insurance
High technology companies, including biotechnology, software, hardware, and medical devices
Pharmaceutical companies
Healthcare providers
Real estate developers
Construction companies
Trade associations
Public authorities
Economic development authorities
Institutions of higher education
Nonprofit institutions
Individuals
Our clients count on us to:
Identify issues
Assess and evaluate the implications of issues
Counsel and develop strategy in public policy issues
Advise on policy development
Organize strategic partnerships, alliances, and coalitions
Counsel on administrative issues
Structure and manage audit and compliance programs, and corporate investigations
Handle complex administrative litigation
Develop state and federal government relations strategies
Provide representation before public agencies and quasi-public agencies in procurement, including supplies, services, construction, and leases
Advise on public policy aspects of real estate projects, including permitting, zoning, environmental issues, and community approval processes
We have represented:
A major telecommunications company in the negotiations of a new pricing plan with the state Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Telecommunications and Energy
A pharmaceutical trade association in challenging price-fixing and in preparing an informational campaign about a discount prescription program for state employees, seniors, and children covered by Medicaid
Economic development authorities on various issues, including public financing and project approvals
A project manager of the new Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
A Native American joint venture in gaming and economic development plans
Developers before local and state regulatory boards, commissions, and agencies
Major healthcare providers before state regulatory agencies and legislative committees
Institutions of higher education regarding challenges to their tax-exempt status, by state and local governments
Our practice
We create and impact public policy. Our attorneys have significant experience in:
Drafting and reviewing legislation
Interpreting legislation and regulations
Preparing position papers
Assisting in the development, passage, or defeat of legislation
Testifying before legislative committees
Appearing before federal and state agencies
Guiding clients through legislative and regulatory processes
Developing strategic plans