207-622-3747
P.O. Box 5249, Augusta, ME, 04332,
Subjects: Agencies/Regulations, Appropriations/Budgets, Business/Commerce, City/County Government, Education, Energy/Utilities, Environment/Recycling, Finance/Banking, Health Care, Housing/Real Estate/Development/Construction, Manufacturing, Medicare/Medicaid, Non-Profit, Pharmaceuticals, Planning/Land Use/Zoning, Privacy/Internet, Professional/Vocational Licensing, Public Safety, RFP/Procurement, Science/Technology, Telecommunications, Tourism/Hospitality, Transportation/Vehicles
I am a lawyer-lobbyist who represents and advocates for businesses and associations in the Maine Legislature and State agencies in wide range of policy areas. These services include monitoring legislation, advocacy, and organizing lobbying efforts.
20+ years
Senior Planner, Maine State Planning Office 1992-1998
William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Shareholder & Chair, Legislative & Government Relations Practice Group
Bill Ferdinand's practice focuses on representing clients in the Maine Legislature and practicing energy, environmental and land use law. Bill leads the legislative lobbying team for the firm. He represents a wide variety of clients in the Maine Legislature, from multi-national corporations to small businesses and individuals. Bill also provides state and municipal regulatory advice and assistance, particularly in the areas of energy, environmental and land use law.
Areas of Practice for William V. Ferdinand Jr.
Economic Development
Environmental & Land Use
Legislative & Government Relations
Natural Resources & Timberlands
Bar Admissions
Maine
Connecticut
Education
Vermont Law School, Masters of Environmental Law, 1992
Tulane University Law School, J.D., 1987
St. Lawrence University, B.A., 1984
Memberships and Affiliations
E2Tech Council, Board Member
Maine State Bar Section on Environmental Law, Member
Maine State Bar Association, Member
American Bar Association, Member
Brunswick Topsham Land Use Trust, Board Member
Roy & Leroy has been providing Connecticut lobbying services and strategic political consulting to businesses, non-profits and trade associations for over two decades.
Our relationships cross party lines, as our lobbyists have served in high-level staff positions for both Republican and Democratic leaders in the executive and legislative branches of state government.
0-5 years
A former high-level legislative staffer, Dallas is known at the state Capitol as a trusted advisor.
Dallas began his political career as senior legal counsel for the Office of the Connecticut Speaker of the House, where he represented the Speaker's office in high stakes legal matters, drafted and negotiated major legislation, and provided legal advice to members of the House majority. After leaving the legislature, Dallas joined the Insurance Association of Connecticut as Vice President.
Prior to his career in lobbying and politics, Dallas practiced law at Shipman & Goodwin, one of the top law firms in Connecticut. He also served in judicial clerkships for Connecticut Appellate Judge Lubbie Harper Jr. and Senior United States District Judge Ellen Bree Burns, the first female federal judge in Connecticut.
In addition to his lobbying practice with Roy & Leroy, Dallas is an attorney at the Law Office of Dallas Dodge PLLC. He currently serves as the Corporation Counsel for the Town of West Hartford, where he was previously an elected member of the Town Council.
Dallas received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Connecticut.
413-535-3813
1 Sullivan Rd, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
413-540-4590
1 Sullivan Rd, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
413-540-4590
One Sullivan Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
617-946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC.
2) Anthony Properties Realty, Inc.
4) Bank of America Corporation
5) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
13) Jane Doe Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
15) National Pork Producers Council, Inc
16) New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, Inc.
18) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
19) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
20) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
21) The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
(617) 946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
2) America's Health Insurance Plans
3) AT&T
4) Aytu Bioscience c/o InState Partners
5) Bank of America Corporation
6) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
9) Copart, Inc
10) CropLife America
11) Dartmouth Transportation Company, Inc
13) ISO New England
14) Jane Doe Inc.
15) Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
16) National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
17) New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association
18) Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
20) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
21) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
22) Signify
23) Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC
24) Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
25) Veyo LLC
26) Visa U.S.A. Inc.
309 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC, 20002,
413-540-4515
1 Sullivan Rd, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
413-335-5822
One Sullivan Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
617-946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC.
2) Anthony Properties Realty, Inc.
4) Bank of America Corporation
5) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
13) Jane Doe Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
15) National Pork Producers Council, Inc
16) New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, Inc.
18) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
19) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
20) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
21) The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
(617) 946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
2) America's Health Insurance Plans
3) AT&T
4) Aytu Bioscience c/o InState Partners
5) Bank of America Corporation
6) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
9) Copart, Inc
10) CropLife America
11) Dartmouth Transportation Company, Inc
13) ISO New England
14) Jane Doe Inc.
15) Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers
16) National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
17) New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Association
18) Norfolk County Registry of Deeds
20) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
21) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
22) Signify
23) Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC
24) Syngenta Crop Protection, Inc.
25) Veyo LLC
26) Visa U.S.A. Inc.
802-225-5500
52 State Street, PO Box 1072, Montpelier, VT, 05602,
1) AIA Vermont
2) American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Inc.
4) Apple Inc.
5) Bank of America Corporation
6) Caesars Enterprise Services, LLC
7) Cannabis Retailers Association of Vermont
8) Cigna Corporate Services, LLC
9) Consolidated Communications, Inc.
10) Cynosure, Inc.
11) Energy Efficient Investments Inc.
13) Giffords
14) ISO New England
15) Lund
17) Northeast Kingdom Human Services
18) Regional Development Corporations of Vermont
19) Spectrum Youth & Family Services
21) Tides Center
22) United Way of Northwest Vermont (Common Good Vermont)
23) Vermont Alliance of Boys and Girls Club
24) Vermont Association of County Judges
25) Vermont Builders and Remodelers Association
26) Vermont Business Roundtable
27) Vermont Cannabis Action Fund
28) Vermont Council on the Arts
29) Vermont Insurance Agents Association
30) Vermont Lodging Association
860-930-2138
po box 270841, 06127, west hartford, CT, 06117,
802-225-5500
52 State Street, PO Box 1072, Montpelier, VT, 05602,
617-946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC.
2) Anthony Properties Realty, Inc.
4) Bank of America Corporation
5) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
13) Jane Doe Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
15) National Pork Producers Council, Inc
16) New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, Inc.
18) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
19) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
20) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
21) The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.
2023937771
309 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Washington, DC, 20002,
413-540-4576
One Sullivan Road, Holyoke, MA, 01040,
617-946-9700
6 Beacon Street, Suite 710,, Suite 710, Boston, MA, 02108,
1) AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC.
2) Anthony Properties Realty, Inc.
4) Bank of America Corporation
5) Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
13) Jane Doe Inc. The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
15) National Pork Producers Council, Inc
16) New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, Inc.
18) RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)
19) Scheidt & Bachmann USA, Inc.
20) Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC
21) The Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, Inc.