Jeff has been involved in Virginia policy and politics for more than twenty years.  He created Capitol Square Strategies after serving as a partner in the Virginia Government Relations practice of a top, international law firm. He previously served as a senior legal and policy advisor for the Governor of Virginia, and he draws on this experience to consistently deliver a unique perspective and skillset to his clients. He has also served as a top advisor to an Attorney General, members of Congress, and candidates for statewide office.

He is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals and focuses on representing clients before the Virginia General Assembly, Executive branch agencies, and Virginia local governments. 

Jeff has significant experience drafting legislation, creating and implementing legislative strategies, testifying before legislative committees, lobbying legislators and other government officials, and developing creative solutions to help solve problems with state and local government.  He has been instrumental in the passage of hundreds of pieces of legislation.

He and his wife, Katie, have two young boys who keep them constantly on their toes.  They enjoy traveling every corner of the Commonwealth and enjoying all Virginia has to offer.

EDUCATION

• College of William & Mary, B.A., Government & Finance

• William & Mary School of Law, J.D., Executive Editor, William and Mary Law Review

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Regularly recognized by Virginia Business magazine as Legal Elite for Legislative/Regulatory/Administrative Law

• Regularly selected through peer review for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for Government Relations Practice

CLERKSHIP

Honorable Henry E. Hudson, U.S. District Court - Eastern District of Virginia, 2009 - 2010