717-237-4801
409 N. Second Street, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17101,
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is the largest of its kind within any law firm in Pennsylvania. Its Government Relations Group provides a wide variety of clients with an outstanding program of advocacy services before the General Assembly and Executive Branch agencies of state government. The principals have held positions at the highest levels of state government, including former members of the House of Representatives, and a former member of the Governor's staff. In addition, they include former Chief Counsels of the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and the Pennsylvania Insurance Department as well as former Chief Counsel to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board and of the Pennsylvania State Police.
Firm Specialties:
Buchanan's services include providing background information to clients and key policy makers about the potential impact of proposed legislation or regulations; effectively communicating clients' concerns to government; drafting legislation; testifying before legislative committees and regulatory hearings; drafting and distributing position papers for clients; and monitoring the General Assembly and providing clients with updates.
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
2) Affordable Equity Partners, Inc.
3) American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
4) Argo AI
5) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
8) GREATER PITTSBURGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
10) HP Inc.
12) Iron Mountain Information Management
13) Kay Builders
14) Lucid USA, Inc.
19) North Fayette
21) Pattern Energy
23) Pennridge Development Enterprises Inc
24) PENNSYLVANIA ELECTRIC COMPANY
25) PENNSYLVANIA POWER COMPANY
26) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
28) Rolka Loube Saltzer LLC, DBA Rolka Loube
29) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
31) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
32) The Williams Companies, Inc.
34) West Penn Power
STEPHEN M. DEFRANK is a senior advisor in Buchanan's state government relations group. He joins Buchanan after spending 23 years of his career in Pennsylvania state government. His most recent position was chief of staff for Senator Lisa M. Boscola.
Steve brings process and policy expertise to our Pennsylvania Government Relations Practice, having worked in state government for more than 20 years. He has served in several roles in his over two decades with the Senate of Pennsylvania, including chief of staff, committee executive director, and policy director. Steve called on his strengths differently in each of those roles: as a chief of staff for Sen. Lisa Boscola, he used his organizational skills and ability to multitask to advance the senator's legislative agenda in Harrisburg and manage constituent outreach and communications in her district office. As Executive Director for the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee, Steve grasped new concepts quickly and effectively, and developed an area of expertise in issues affecting the energy and utility sectors. As Policy Director, he worked as a jack of all trades to advance a caucus-wide agenda that included initiatives related to legalized gaming, community and economic development, workforce development, education initiatives and government reform.
We win. Period. Our team has a track record of winning in the halls of the capitol.Today's world is oversaturated with information and content. Whether you are trying to pass a piece of legislation, trying to mobilize the public to your cause, or trying to convey your brand's unique position in the marketplace, you need to define what makes you different from the competition.At Maverick Strategies, we use our decades of experience to match the right strategy and tactics to help you convey your message. We win. Differently.
2) Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc.
3) CrossState Credit Union Association
4) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
5) CVS Health
6) Dewey Square Group, LLC (on behalf of Exelon Generation Company, LLC)
7) Frick Art & Historical Center
8) Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania F&AM
9) Harrisburg Symphony Association
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Paul Costa brings extensive experience in local and state government to Maverick Strategies. He is the former State Representative for the 34th district situated in Allegheny County where he served from 1999 to 2018.
While serving as a legislator he sat on several committees including Appropriations, Liquor Control, Gaming, Policy, Rules, Tourism and Transportation. Costa also served on the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, Point Park University Board of Trustees, University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Board of Fellows and Eastern Area Adult Services.
In 2011 Costa was elected by his peers as Allegheny County Delegation Chair where he served until his appointment as Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee in 2013. While Chairman of the Liquor Control Committee he spearheaded several initiatives including but not limited to beer and wine modernization and consumer convenience. In addition, Costa sponsored several personal pieces of legislation such as the Film Tax Credit, 50/50 legislation which generates millions for non-profits, bills which advocate for the safety of animals, a bill which allowed for automatic granting of a CDL license upon returning home for qualified military personnel and sustainable transportation measures.
Prior to serving the 34th Legislative District, Costa spent more than 20 years working in the Allegheny County Prothonotary's office, ending as Deputy Prothonotary. Costa also served on the Wilkins Township board of commissioners for three years, serving one year as board president. Paul Costa graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Point Park University. Paul resides in Pittsburgh with his wife Kathleen. They have three children Michael, Maria, and Dante.
717-237-4800
1426 North 3rd Street, Suite 310, Suite 300, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
2) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc
3) Bridging Pennsylvania Developer I, LLC
4) Center for Organ Recovery and Education
5) Chamber of Business & Industry Centre County
6) Community College of Allegheny County
7) CrossState Credit Union Association
8) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
9) CVS Health
10) Data Recognition Corporation
11) Digital Analytics Freedom Alliance
12) Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.
14) EQT Corporation
16) FFP New Hydro
17) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
18) Google LLC and its Affiliates
20) HP Inc.
21) InspiriTec, Inc.
23) Koch Government Affairs, LLC and Affiliates
28) Okta, Inc.
30) Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.
31) PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION
32) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
33) PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
34) PPL Electric Utilties Corporation and PPL Corporation
35) Project Canary
37) SAIC
38) Shikun & Binui - America, Inc.
40) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
41) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
42) Toy Association
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street, Suite 310, 501 Grant Street, Suite 200, Harrisburg, PA, 17012,
3) Crossgates Inc. and its Subsidiaries and Affiliates or Projects
4) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
5) CVS Health
8) Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.
10) Google LLC and its Affiliates
14) Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
15) Pennsylvania Skilled Nursing Facility Coalition
17) PPL Electric Utilties Corporation and PPL Corporation
19) Project Canary
20) Running Brooke II Associates
21) Shikun & Binui - America, Inc.
22) Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Coordinated Transportation
24) Stack AV Co.
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street Suite 310, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
3) BAYADA Hearts for Home Care Inc.
4) BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc
6) Center for Employment Opportunities, Inc.
7) Center for Organ Recovery and Education
8) Center for Procurement Excellence
10) CrossState Credit Union Association
11) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
12) CVS Health
13) Data Recognition Corporation
14) Digital Analytics Freedom Alliance
18) EQT Corporation
19) FFP New Hydro
20) Gateway Health Plan, Inc. d/b/a Highmark Wholecare
21) HP Inc.
22) InspiriTec, Inc.
23) Iron Mountain Information Management
24) Liberty Healthcare Corporation
26) Lucid USA, Inc.
27) Magellan Health Inc., its affiliates and its subsidiaries
31) Organon LLC
33) Patient First
34) Pattern Energy
35) Pennsylvania Association for Adult Continuing Education
36) PENNSYLVANIA BUS ASSOCIATION
37) Pennsylvania CASA Association
38) Pennsylvania Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Inc.
39) PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL BUS ASSOCIATION
40) PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREAS ASSOCIATION, INC.
41) PHILADELPHIA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
43) PPL Electric Utilties Corporation and PPL Corporation
46) Southeastern Pennsylvania Alliance for Coordinated Transportation
47) St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates
48) Stack AV Co.
49) The National Elevator Industry, Inc.
50) Trilogy Integrated Resources, LLC
51) Verra Mobility Corporation and its Affiliates
717-982-6823
1426 North 3rd Street, Suite 310, Suite 500, Harrisburg, PA, 17102,
1) 3M Company and its affiliates
3) Constellation Energy Generation, LLC
4) Crown Castle (including Pennsylvania Partnership for 5G)
5) Eos Energy Enterprises, Inc.
8) Fidelity Information Services, LLC
717-991-1661
8166 Lenker Drive, Harrisburg, PA, 17112,
