Campaign and Election Law
The world of campaigns and elections is dynamic and constantly changing. Acute attention must be paid to not only legal issues but also public sensitivity. Candidates, office holders, corporations and even individuals can suddenly be thrust under a microscope. 
The attorneys at the Zamary Law Firm are familiar with the political landscape and often serve in a hands-on capacity in our political system. We can advise and develop strategies for individuals and organizations to reach their political goals. It is inherent that one understands the requirements or failure to abide by the law can be costly.
Unfortunately, litigation is often a by-product of our political system. In these circumstances, one needs a law firm which can nimbly respond with countermeasures. The federal, state and local laws, regulations and rules which govern this area are often complex and interwoven.
For businesses, it is important to be pro-active and in-tune with individuals who make decisions that may affect the future health of the business. One must play a proactive rather than reactive role when there is legislation that will negatively affect the long-term vitality of the business.
Those of which we can be of assistance:
- Federal, state or local candidates
- Candidate committees
- Political party committees and caucuses
- Office holders – governors, senators, judges, congressional members, state legislators, county commissioners, mayors just to name a few
- Ballot initiative organizers and committees
- State and local political parties
- Individual and governmental bodies
- Contributors
- Lobbyists
- Public policy groups
- Issue campaigns
- Political Action Committees (PACs)
- Trade associations
- Corporations and corporate advocacy entities
- Labor unions
- Individuals
There are a wide range of legal services in the campaign and election law areas in which our attorneys can represent, advise and develop strategies for our clients:
- Ethic matters
- Lobbying law requirements
- Game regulations and laws as they affect campaign finance activities
- Ensuring pay-to-play compliance
- Campaign finance law
- Nomination petitions and ballot access matters
- Developing legal strategies for the promotion or defeat of issue ballots
- Recounts and election contests
- Regulatory matters
- Corporate and association sponsored political action committees
- Voting equipment and systems
- Conduct of elections
- First Amendment issues relating to political speech
- Referendums
- Compliance with Voting Rights Act and Help American Vote Act
- Formation and operation of tax-exempt organizations including 527 committees and the rules which govern them
- Litigation
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The early stages of any legal process are critical. If you would like to speak with a member of the firm about a legal matter, we invite you to contact our Cincinnati, Ohio, office to arrange an initial consultation.
Related areas of practice: civil litigation, business law, commercial real estate, contracts, employment law, non-compete agreements, small business litigation and real estate litigation
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