Tim has spent twelve years building a record as one of the most effective advocates in Annapolis, representing a diverse group of clients at the state's legislative and executive branches, and county governments. Prior to engaging in government relations, Tim served as Chief of Staff to Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Jr., the longest serving State Senate President in United States history. Tim is a graduate of West Virginia University, and the West Virginia University College of Law, where he serves as a member of the Board of Visitors. Tim is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association. Tim lives in Baltimore County.
2) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
6) Association of Dental Support Organizations
7) AT&T
11) Beatty Development Group LLC
13) BSC America
16) Chesapeake Beach
17) Cisco
18) City of Aberdeen
19) Columbia Care
20) Concentra
22) County Commissioners of Calvert County, Maryland
24) Darden, Inc.
25) Don Bosco Christo Rey High School and Corporate World Study Program
26) Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc.
27) Election Systems & Software
28) Enterprise Commuity Development, Inc.
29) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
30) Ernst & Young
32) FiscalNote
33) Flagger Force
34) FMR, LLC
35) GCOM
37) GetInsured
41) GR Patel & Associates, Inc.
43) Greenvest
49) International Sleep Products Association
50) Konterra Realty
51) Maryland Affordable Housing Coalition
52) Maryland Association of Boards of Education
53) Maryland Horse Breeders Association
58) Next One Up
59) Nissan North America, Inc.
60) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
61) Perry White Ross & Jacobson
63) Procter & Gamble
64) Public Service Enterprise Group
67) Recovery Centers of America
69) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
70) SkyGenUSA
72) Sports Facilities Management, LLC
76) Sun Service LLC
77) TrueRoll
78) United Healthcare Services, Inc.
79) US Wind, Inc.
81) W.R. Grace & Co.
84) Washington Gas
Jonas Jacobson developed a broad government relations practice after 15 years serving in key leadership roles in State and local government. Jonas has extensive experience working on public policy matters and has worked on complex initiatives involving environment, energy, transportation, infrastructure, development and public works matters. During his government tenure, he served under three Maryland Governors and was appointed to the Maryland Department of the Environment as Deputy Secretary. Jonas also served as Director of Environmental Protection for Baltimore County. His practice involves engagement with the leadership of state and local agencies and the Maryland General Assembly. Jonas received a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Science from Towson University. Jonas is the President of the Howard County Conservancy and serves on the Board of the Towson University Alumni Association.
2) Allegis, Redwood, Maxim Public Affairs, LLC
5) AT&T
7) Beatty Development Group LLC
8) BSC America
10) Cisco
11) Concentra
13) Darden, Inc.
14) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
15) Ernst & Young
19) Greenvest
23) International Sleep Products Association
24) Konterra Realty
25) LKQ Corporation
27) Nissan North America, Inc.
28) One South Street Baltimore, LLC
30) Preston Scheffenacker Properties
31) Procter & Gamble
32) Public Service Enterprise Group
35) Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
36) Sheetz, Inc.
40) Sun Service LLC
41) US Wind, Inc.
42) W.R. Grace & Co.
43) Washington Gas
410-336-6298
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Corrections/Criminal Justice, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Media/Entertainment, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Public Safety, Public Sector, Retail, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
Chief Operating Office and Registered Lobbyist, J.R. is an experienced business development and government affairs professional with an expertise in bringing people together in Maryland to create business opportunities and to solve political problems.
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Altumint Inc., formerly Optotraffic
4) America Works of Maryland, Inc.
5) Ashley, Inc.
6) Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
7) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
8) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
9) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
10) Brewers Association of Maryland
11) Brown Advisory
12) BSC America
13) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
16) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
17) Catalis LLC
18) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
19) Celebree School
20) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
21) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
22) Children's National Health System
24) Coppin State University Development Foundation
25) Corebridge Financial Group
26) Curio Wellness
27) DentaQuest
28) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
29) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
30) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
31) Fair Hill Condominium Association
32) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
35) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
36) Gaudenzia, Inc.
37) Google LLC and its Affiliates
38) HEVI
39) Humanim, Inc.
43) Maryland Association of Realtors
44) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
45) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
46) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)
47) Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.
49) Maryland Wineries Association
50) Maximus
51) Medallia, Inc.
54) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
55) MTX Group, Inc.
56) NaphCare Inc.
57) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
58) Orsted North America, Inc.
60) PGA of America
61) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
62) Prologis, Inc.
64) Ripken Baseball
65) Roland Park Community Foundation
67) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
68) Skyline Technology Solutions
69) Spotless Brands
70) Terra Firma Retreat Center
72) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC
75) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
6-10 years
RWL is the go-to firm when businesses and individuals have a complex legal problem, with a team of attorneys that thrive on pursuing the most challenging cases on behalf of its clients. Our attorneys have represented scores of clients, including: major-league sports franchises; name-brand companies such as Google, Uber, Facebook and FedEx; whistleblowers in false claims cases; and millions of consumers in national class action suits.
With offices located in Baltimore, the state capital of Annapolis and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC (RWL) provides an important link to Maryland's principal business, commercial and government centers.
John C. "JR" Reith is the Chief Operating Officer at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC. He also a Registered Lobbyist in the firm's extensive Government Relations and Lobbying practice. He served as Finance Director for all three of former Governor Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr.'s gubernatorial campaigns and was co-chairman of his campaign committees. Mr. Reith served on the Inaugural Committee for Governor Larry Hogan, and has been active in the National Republican Party since 1996. In 2016, Mr. Reith served as the co-chairman for the Inaugural Committee for Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh. He currently sits on the board of directors for The Canton Group, ThinkBig Networks, and on the alumni board for the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. Previously, Mr. Reith served as an advisor for Compass Marketing, Inc. and as an advisor for Brown Advisory in Baltimore. He is also a former board member of the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House and the GBMC Philanthropy Committee board of directors.
410-591-6014
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Children/Family/Women, City/County Government, Consumer Protection, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Gaming, Health Care, Insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I currently represent clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Additionally, I advise clients on state and local ethics laws, election laws and lobbying rules.
I previously served as the former staff counsel to the Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and the Department of Fiscal Services.
My clients range from the CBAC Gaming (Horseshoe Casino Baltimore), Education Affiliates/Fortis College, Enterprise/Alamo/National Rental Cars, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, and Washington Area New Auto Dealers Association.
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
3) Ashley, Inc.
4) Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Center (BARCS)
5) Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
6) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
7) Brewers Association of Maryland
9) BSC America
10) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
13) Carahsoft Technology Corporation
14) Catalis LLC
15) CBAC Gaming, LLC (Horseshoe Casino)
16) CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc.
17) Chesapeake Shakespeare Company
18) Children's National Health System
20) Coppin State University Development Foundation
21) Corebridge Financial Group
22) Curio Wellness
23) DentaQuest
24) Education Affiliates/Fortis College
25) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
26) Envirotest Systems Holdings Corp.
27) Fair Hill Condominium Association
28) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
31) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
32) Gaudenzia, Inc.
33) Google LLC and its Affiliates
34) GT Independence
36) HEVI
37) Humanim, Inc.
40) Leda Health
41) Light & Wonder
42) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
43) Maryland Association of Realtors
44) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
45) Maryland Care Inc. dba Maryland Physicians Care
47) Maryland Jockey Club (Pimlico, Laurel and Rosecroft Racetracks)
48) Maryland Partnership for Prevention, Inc.
50) Maryland Wineries Association
51) Maximus
52) Medallia, Inc.
54) Mount Vernon Place Conservancy
55) MTX Group, Inc.
56) NaphCare Inc.
57) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
59) PGA of America
60) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
61) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
62) Prologis, Inc.
64) Reed Group
65) Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC
66) Ripken Baseball
68) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
69) Skyline Technology Solutions
70) Spotless Brands
73) Tufton Professional Baseball LLC
74) TVI, Inc./Savers
77) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)
20+ years
Former staff counsel to Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee handling matters related to state & local taxes, retirement, and agency budgets
Experienced lobbyist on health care delivery systems, health insurance, and health occupations, including managed care, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, dental plans, and pharmaceuticals
Team leader on multi-firm effort to preserve the Preakness Stakes in Maryland and to enact a statutory framework for a nearly $400 million capital redevelopment effort for Maryland's racetracks
Counsel for automotive industries including new automobile dealers and rental car agencies
Lead lobbyist on legislation to authorize transportation network companies
Experienced gaming lobbyist representing lottery, casino, racetrack, and sports wagering interests
Procurement counsel assisting entities on RFPs, bids and other offers of goods, services, and construction to state & local governments
Counsels clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws, and lobbying rules
Fiscal Analyst, Department of Fiscal Services (1988)
Committee Staff, Maryland Senate Budget & Taxation Committee (1989 - 1990)
Michael V. Johansen is the Administrative Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston LLC and the Chair of the firm's Administrative Law and Regulatory Compliance practice. Mike has nearly 30 years of experience in lobbying and legal matters before the General Assembly, executive agencies, and local/municipal governments in the state of Maryland. As a registered lobbyist, he has represented clients in the areas of healthcare, healthcare financing, health reform, health certificate of need (CON), casino gaming, lottery, horse racing, transportation, motor vehicles, rental cars, insurance, state and local taxes, franchises, business regulation, IT - information technology, environmental regulation, procurement, state contracting, bid protests, and acquisition of public funds for private programs and projects. Mike also advises clients on state and local ethics laws, gift laws, campaign contribution compliance, election laws and lobbying rules.
Prior to joining the firm, Mike was legislative staff to the Maryland General Assembly, the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee, and the Department of Fiscal Services. He is a member of the board of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Maryland Chapter and a board member of the Indian Creek School.
410-269-5066
225 Duke of Gloucester Street, Suite 200, Annapolis, MD, 21401,
1) Access Holdings Management Company, LLC
2) Berkshire Hathaway Energy GT&S, LLC
4) BSC America
5) Cable Telecommunications Association of Maryland, Delaware and D.C., Inc.
9) Enterprise RAC Company of Baltimore, LLC
10) Fair Hill Condominium Association
11) Fair Hill Foundation, Inc.
13) Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park
14) Google LLC and its Affiliates
15) HEVI
19) Leda Health
20) Maryland Academy of Pediatric Dentists
21) Maryland Association of Realtors
22) Maryland Automobile Dealers Association
25) Medallia, Inc.
27) NaphCare Inc.
28) NAREIT, formerly National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts
29) Orsted North America, Inc.
31) PGA of America
32) Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA)
33) Premium Cigar Retailers Association of Maryland
34) Prologis, Inc.
36) Reed Group
37) Roland Park Community Foundation
38) SCI Management
39) Sheppard Pratt Health Systems
40) Skyline Technology Solutions
41) Spotless Brands
42) Terra Firma Retreat Center
44) TVI, Inc./Savers
46) Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA)