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Campaign Finance & Political Law

FH+H attorneys assist individuals, corporations, public figures, and lobbyists in developing effective and compliant advocacy strategies.  Our political law team guides clients through:

• Forming traditional political action committees, as well as independent expenditure committees (“SuperPACs”) as 501(c)(4) entities
• Assisting corporate clients in developing strategic legislative and executive agency advocacy plans
• Implementing political law compliance programs and policies
• Reviewing activities by corporations, their employees, and their PACs for compliance with campaign finance and lobbying rules
• Filing appropriate submissions and disclosures

In particular, we can help clients comply with Virginia Campaign Finance rules through

• Understanding the Virginia Campaign Finance Disclosure Act
• Filing required financial reports with the Virginia State Board of Elections, including Form SBE-974.4 and Forms SBE-945A through I
• Filing an appropriate Statement of Organization (Form SBE-974.1)
• Registering with the Virginia State Board of Elections as a PAC
• Understanding how to solicit campaign funds in compliance with Virginia Campaign Finance rules
• Understanding what type of conduct is allowed and not allowed with regard to use of campaign funds
• Maintaining required records of campaign fund expenditures
• Understanding the potential fines and penalties due to noncompliance

Our focus is on helping clients develop and meet their advocacy objectives while complying with applicable laws and regulations.

Campaign finance disclosure

is a specialty of FH+H, our experienced attorneys are ready to assist you today.

To learn more about how FH+H lawyers can help you with your campaign finance or lobbying issue, please contact one of our professionals.