(304) 342-1891
300 Summers Street, Suite 980, Charleston, WV, 25301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
15-20 years
Jimmy has been a government relations specialist with the Law Office of Philip A. Reale since 2004. A fixture at the State Capitol since 1992, when he was elected as the youngest member to the 71st West Virginia Legislature at the age of 25.
Jimmy's political prowess is unmatched in West Virginia. He routinely fields calls from candidates seeking his advice and expertise regarding messaging, voting trends and issues of importance to the general public. Jimmy's keen strategic thinking is also of great value at the state capitol, as he is able to create messaging that resonates with members. Jimmy counts several legislative leaders as his close personal friends and clients benefit from his relationships with legislators and executive agency staff alike, as well as his knowledge of the legislative process.
However, Jimmy's greatest gift is friendly demeanor. Though certainly skilled at fervently debating on a client's behalf, Jimmy is sincerely kind to everyone he encounters. His high profile stable of friends and his genuine likeability make him a powerful ally at the statehouse.
Before joining the Law Office of Philip A. Reale, Jimmy served as the Executive Director of the Gilmer County Economic Development Association (GCEDA) for ten years and was responsible for a large number of development projects including the location of a $130 million dollar medium-security Federal Correctional Institution in Gilmer County, employing nearly four hundred people. In order for the prison project to be completed, Jimmy led community efforts to secure grant funding from the federal and state government to provide the necessary infrastructure to the proposed location.
Jimmy lives in Weston with his wife Ronne Dee and their three children.
304-342-1891
300 Summers Street, Suite 980, Charleston, WV, 25301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website, 
6-10 years
Joining the Law Office of Philip A. Reale in June 2017, Philip A. Reale, II, is the most recent addition to the firm. A 2010 graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Law, Philip is an experienced litigator and general practice attorney who has represented clients across a broad spectrum of practice areas. He now focuses his practice on helping clients who are injured due to the negligence of others, as well as clients who have been wrongfully terminated or discriminated against in the workplace. Additionally, whether negotiating lease agreements, or litigating quiet title actions, Philip helps clients concerning a variety of oil and gas matters.
Prior to his transition to the Law Office of Philip A. Reale, Philip was an attorney at a the largest litigation firm in West Virginia, primarily engaged in defense litigation, representing employers in claims filed by employees for workplace injuries and wrongful discharge. His work has also included defense of newspapers in defamation actions, oil and natural gas contract matters, defense of automobile makers in products liability actions, prosecution of automobile accident cases, business formations and other various matters. His experience as a defense litigator provides him a unique perspective in assisting clients as he has the ability to evaluate cases from every angle to produce positive outcomes.
Philip also has a stellar record before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, having successfully represented multiple clients before West Virginia's highest court. In addition to his law degree, Philip also holds an M.B.A. from East Carolina University ('07).
In addition to being an accomplished attorney, Philip is one of the top amateur golfers in West Virginia, and competes regularly throughout the U.S. in top amateur golf tournaments.
In his spare time, Philip enjoys West Virginia Mountaineer athletics and spending time with his wife, Abby, and their daughter Eddison.
(850) 671-4401
Po Box 10570, Tallahassee, FL, 32302-2570, 
1) Advantage Behavioral Health Services
3) Aon Benfield
4) Apple Inc
12) Easterseals Northeast Central Florida
13) Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.
14) Encompass Health Corporation
16) Florida Blue
17) Florida Senior Living Association
19) Humana, Inc
20) IBM
11-15 years
James H. McFaddin comes to Southern Strategy Group from Health Management Associates (now Community Health Systems), a Fortune 500 hospital company with over 200 hospitals in 29 states, where he served as Director of Government Affairs. James was responsible for representing the company's interests in Washington, DC, state capitals including Tallahassee, and in front of state health care agencies and local governments.
Prior to joining Health Management Associates, James served as Chief of Staff for the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (Agency). As Chief of Staff, James was involved in the management and operations of the Agency including the Florida Medicaid Program, the regulation of Florida's health care facilities, and oversight of the Agency's $20 billion budget.
During this time, James was also appointed by the Governor to manage the state's federally-mandated health information exchange activities as Florida's Health Information Technology Coordinator.
Prior to being named Chief of Staff, James served as the Agency's Legislative Affairs Director.Before joining the Agency, James served as the Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs for the Executive Office of the Governor where he worked to develop and coordinate passage of the Governor's legislative and budget priorities.
James has also served as a Senior Analyst in the Florida Senate specializing in health care, criminal justice, and agricultural issues.
A native of South Carolina, James graduated from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Political Science.
205-250-5082
RSA Plaza Building, Suite 150, 770 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL, 36104, 
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, 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, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:LinkedIn, Website
The Adams and Reese LLP Government Relations Team is a premier lobbying group in Alabama. Our team includes former members of the executive and legislative branches of government with over 80 years of combined experience working inside and outside of state and local government. We achieve success for our clients as a result of strong personal relationships that we maintain with government officials and leaders. Just as importantly, we know the processes and procedures of the executive and legislative branches inside and out.
We serve a diverse client base with interests ranging from healthcare, education, municipalities, non-profits, associations, manufacturing, defense, infrastructure, alcohol and hospitality.
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
15-20 years
Mark Gaines Named to Alabama Today's 32 Powerful and Influential Alabamians to Know
"Mark Gaines has been around for decades, bringing a wealth of knowledge, decades-long relationships, and a positive attitude to the political arena in Alabama."
Southern Political Report - The South's Top Government Affairs Firms
"The law firm of Adams and Reese placed #1 in the states of Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee and also ranked in the top five in Mississippi and South Carolina.
Adams and Reese has a long-standing reputation as one of the region's most prominent Government Relations firms now with 16 offices in 15 markets across the Southern United States and Washington, D.C."
Mark Gaines lobbies at the local, state and federal level - in Alabama and Washington, D.C. - advising corporate clients on regulatory, legislative and economic development matters. His clients include companies in the telecommunications, road and bridge construction, infrastructure, financial, pharmaceutical, health care, alcohol, and defense industries as well as municipal governments and educational institutions. Having spent 15 years in state government and more than a decade providing government relations services, Mark has developed long-term personal and professional relationships with important decision makers at every level of government. He is skilled at building political coalitions to achieve client objectives.
Prior to joining Adams and Reese, Mark served as Probate Judge for Jefferson County and was elected to four terms in the Alabama House of Representatives. During his time in the legislature, he served on various legislative committees and commissions and served as the Republican Leader of the House and Chair of the House Republican Caucus. Mark has managed, consulted or counseled dozens of political campaigns, grassroots efforts and ballot initiatives, including races for Governor, U.S. Senate, judicial offices, and state legislative seats.
Prior to joining the firm, Mark was in private law practice concentrating in the areas of real estate, probate, wills, trusts and business entities. He tried many jury and non-jury cases to verdict in courts throughout Alabama.
Professional Affiliations & Memberships:
Alabama House of Representatives, Member, 1990-2005
Jefferson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Vice Chair, 2004-2005
Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner's Board, Member, 1998-2005
National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, Commissioner, 1994-2005
Probate Judge of Jefferson County, 2005-2007
(304) 342-1891
300 Summers Street, Suite 980, Charleston, WV, 25301, 
Subjects: All Subjects
Links:Website
20+ years
The firm's namesake, Phil Reale is an attorney and government relations consultant who has more than 40 years of experience representing clients in the courtroom and all levels of government. Phil has vast experience in a myriad of public policy areas ranging from oil and gas matters, healthcare policy, gaming and lottery laws in multiple jurisdictions around the U. S., economic development, alcohol policy, and e-government.
Phil is a 1977 graduate of the West Virginia University College of Law. He has been an active member of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, including one term as president of the organization and at all times an effective coordinator of public policy and legislative affairs for the industry in West Virginia. He served on the Board of Directors of Alliance Petroleum Corporation, an exploration and production company with operations in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. He also served as the Independent Oil and Gas Association representative to Governor Tomblin's Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force. He is often found on the editorial pages of state newspapers offering comments on various issues confronting state government.
He rose to prominence in statewide political circles when in 1988, he chaired the transition team for incoming West Virginia Governor, Gaston Caperton and ultimately served as his Chief of Staff. This role led him into a career of helping guide clients through legislative and government processes. He has served the state in a variety of capacities including that of its representative to the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission for which he served as its Vice Chairman. Additionally, he Co-Chaired the Higher Education Advocacy Team and championed a higher education reform effort, served two terms as Chairman of the State College System of West Virginia Board of Directors, served on the West Virginia Judicial Investigation Commission, the West Virginia Educational Broadcasting Authority, the West Virginia Prepaid College Tuition Trust Fund Board of Directors and has held leadership positions in various political and civic organizations. He is the recipient of two Distinguished West Virginian Awards of Public Service.
Phil has routinely left his mark on statewide political campaigns over his many years of involvement in West Virginia politics and is often consulted by candidates seeking assistance with political strategies.
In addition to being a past Chairman of Special Olympics of West Virginia, Phil maintains an active role in the stewardship of several charitable organizations. Phil is the current Chairman of the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame, a member of the West Virginia Golf Association Executive Committee and currently serves the organization as its vice-president and chair of its Long Term Planning Committee, and serves on the Leadership Council of the West Virginia University Cancer Institute.
In his spare time, Phil enjoys playing golf and supporting West Virginia Mountaineer athletics.
(404) 443 - 5800
100 PEACHTREE ST. NW, STE. 2200, ATLANTA, GA, 30303, 
Subjects: All Subjects, Agencies/Regulations, Alcohol, Appropriations/Budgets, Ballot Measures/Campaign Finance/Elections, Business/Commerce, Cannabis/Drug Legalization, Energy/Utilities, Food/Restaurants, Gaming, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Insurance, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Public Safety, Public Sector, RFP/Procurement, Taxes, Telecommunications, Tobacco, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
Links:Website
After ten years serving the State of Georgia, Stuart Wilkinson is a seasoned public official with a proven track record of success. He recently comes from the Office of Governor Brian Kemp where he served as a top advisor to the Governor. Stuart covers a broad range of topics and specializes in Executive and Legislative branch relations.
0-5 years
James Magazine Rising Star 2015, 2016, 2017
Stuart Wilkinson is a vice president with McGuireWoods Consulting in Atlanta. Over the past decade, he has earned extensive experience working with both the Executive and Legislative branches in Georgia.
Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Stuart served as a top advisor to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, most recently as his Deputy Director of External Affairs. In this role, Stuart helped craft and advance the Governor's legislative agenda. Additionally, he has held a number of other key positions with Governor Kemp including Deputy Director of the Gubernatorial transition team, as well as managing then Secretary of State Brian Kemp's legislative and external affairs team.
Stuart began his career in Governor Nathan Deal's administration for six years where he managed the Governor's local government relations program before joining the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities government relations team.
Stuart has been recognized as a Rising Star lobbyist in James magazine. An avid runner, Stuart currently serves as a Board Member of the Atlanta Track Club. Previously, he was appointed to the Georgia Commission for Service and Volunteerism by Governor Deal. He is a native of Sandy Springs, Georgia and a graduate of Georgia College. Stuart currently lives in Atlanta with his wife Kathleen.
(217)544-5490
600 SOUTH SECOND STREET, SUITE 403, SPRINGFIELD, IL, 62704, 
Jay is one of the state's most respected business lobbyist. His imprint can be found on insurance, energy, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, employment law and wide range of statutes and regulations considered by the General Assembly and Illinois state government for nearly forty years.
20+ years
Mr. Shattuck's lobbying team is a past recipient of the American Society of Association Executives prestigious Award of Excellence in Government Relation
Actively involved in a number of professional and civic organizations, he is a past president of the Illinois Society of Association Executives (ISAE), a past chairman of the Business and Industry for Economic Concerns (BIFEC) and past President of Project Safe Illinois. He is a current member of the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Small Business Advisory Board and the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission Advisory Board.
Mr. Shattuck is a graduate of the University of Illinois with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He received his Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 1992 and has been re certified through 2019. Prior to starting his own consulting firm in 1997, Mr. Shattuck was employed in the government relations departments for the Independent Insurance Agents of Illinois and Central Illinois Public Service (now Ameren). He also was the President, CEO of the Associated Employers of Illinois.
205-250-5000
11 North Water Street, Suite 23200, Mobile, AL, 36602, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
251-650-0862
11 North Water Street, Suite 2300, Mobile, AL, 36633, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
502-476-4398
500 West Main Street, Louisville, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
502-476-4398
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
(502) 476 - 4398
P.O. BOX 725271, ATLANTA, GA, 31139, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
614-271-3873
139 West Elm Street, Granville, OH, 43023, 
251-433-3234
11 N Water Street Suite 23200, Mobile, AL, 36602, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
7733989292
2242 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201, 
1) AAR CORP
2) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS ACTUARIES
3) AUCTION.COM
4) CHICAGO ROCKFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
8) DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES, INC.
11) GEOZONING INC D/B/A HEALTHSHERPA
13) ILLINOIS RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
14) INTUIT
225-381-8007
POST OFFICE BOX 3197, BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, 70821, 
334-391-4518
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL, 35203, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
7084086560
2242 RIDGE AVE, EVANSTON, IL, 60201, 
1) AAR CORP
2) AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PENSION PROFESSIONALS ACTUARIES
3) AUCTION.COM
4) CHICAGO ROCKFORD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
8) DELAWARE NORTH COMPANIES, INC.
11) GEOZONING INC D/B/A HEALTHSHERPA
13) ILLINOIS RAILROAD ASSOCIATION
14) INTUIT
804-349-4764
13207 Boncroft Court, Midlothian, VA, 23113, 
614-282-0056
122 Saint Julien Street, Worthington, OH, 43085, 
8503006566
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
205-250-5000
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL, 35203, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
205-250-5000
1901 6th Avenue North, Suite 3000, Birmingham, AL, 35203, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
6084198833
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
(608) 419-8833
44 E Mifflin St, Ste 600, MADISON, WI, 53703, 
(573) 635-0505
PO Box 1162, PO Box 1162, Jefferson City, MO, 65102, 
1) A-Cities - City of Richmond Heights, City of Clayton, City of Olivette, City of Maplewood
2) American Council of Engineering Companies of Missouri
3) Caesars Enterprise Services LLC
4) Central States Water Resources
5) Humana, Inc.
8) Legal Aid of Western Missouri
9) Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
10) Legal Services of Southern Missouri
11) Mark Rhoads
(706) 968 - 9229
2403 NEW LIBERTY ROAD, CLARKESVILLE, GA, 30523, 
251-650-0873
11 North Water Street, Suite 2300, Mobile, AL, 36633, 
3) AT&T Alabama
4) Austal USA
7) Behavioral Health Group c/o MultiState Associates LLC
11) CGL Companies
12) City of Daphne
13) City of Foley
14) City of Mobile
15) City of Wetumpka
16) Coastal 150
19) Distilled Spirits Council of the United States
20) Energy Institute of Alabama
21) Escambia County Alabama Community Hospitals, Inc.
23) Google LLC and its Affiliates
24) Humana, Inc.
26) National Railroad Passenger Corporation
29) Southeast Cannabis Company LLC
31) Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
32) Troy University
8046972050
411 E. Franklin St., Ste. 601, Richmond, VA, 23219, 
1) Humana, Inc.
(608) 215-9126
103 North Hamilton, Madison, WI, 53703, 
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.
(608) 255-0566
106 East Doty Street, Suite 210, Madison, WI, 53703, 
1) American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - WI Section
2) American Diabetes Association
3) Binti, Inc.
5) Eli Lilly and Company (formerly Lilly USA)
6) Fix the System Wisconsin - Action Inc. (DBA Democracy Found Action)
7) Humana, Inc.
8) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Construction Electrician Local Unions
9) Iron Workers District Council of the North Central States
10) JPMorgan Chase Holdings LLC
15) Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation Workers Local Union #18
16) Southeastern Wisconsin Schools Alliance
17) Vivent Health
18) Wisconsin Association of Family and Children's Agencies
19) Wisconsin Automobile and Truck Dealers Association, Inc.
20) Wisconsin Dental Association
21) Wisconsin Fireworks Association
22) Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc.
23) Wisconsin Laborers District Council
24) Wisconsin Public Transportation Association
25) Wisconsin Society of Anesthesiologists
26) Wisconsin Speech- Language Pathology and Audiology Association
500 WEST MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40202, 
1) HUMANA, INC.