Editors note: As lobbying shops report their second quarter compensation fees, several firms’ numbers are worth examining closer.
Sean Pittman founded the Pittman Law Group in 2001, and in its twelfth year has reached a benchmark that few small firms accomplish: quarterly compensation of as much as $499,999. The three lobbyists registered on their team — Pittman, Phillip Singleton and Megan Sirjane-Samples — manage the interests of 19 legislative clients. This is up from 18 clients reported last quarter, and 16 during the second quarter of 2012.
Pittman’s biggest-paying clients this quarter are Bayfront 2011 Development, LLC, compensating up to $49,999 for representation; and the Florida Health Care Association and HCA Healthcare, each at up to $29,999. AT&T; Florida Crystals; the Cities of Orlando, Riviera Beach, and Tallahassee; Florida State University Student Government; Palm Beach County Government; and Waste Management Inc. of Florida each compensated Pittman up to $19,999 this quarter. Pittman and his team also lobby for the Associated Industries of Florida.
Each quarter, lobbyists who are registered to represent clients before Florida’s legislature or executive branch must submit reports detailing their client roster and compensation ranges. This week, reports are due for the period spanning April 1 through June 30, 2013 and reflect the year-round work that these firms do in representing interests that span every industry sector.
