Smith Garson

Established in 1981, Smith Garson (formerly Smith Dawson & Andrews) is a full-service government relations firm that works with public and private sector clients to develop and implement effective legislative and communications strategies to advance their public policy agendas and secure needed funding for projects in the public interest. Smith Garson's diverse team of professionals provides clients with a wide range of expertise in policy areas including transportation and infrastructure, environmental regulation, public finance, local government, housing and community development, public safety and security, higher education, health, and international trade. Smith Garson offers clients cost-effective personal service with a bipartisan approach, in-depth knowledge and a record of success. Smith Garson’s reputation for integrity, candor and hard work helps clients meet the challenges they face at home and in Washington. Our in-depth substantive knowledge combined with our creativity, hard work and reputation for integrity attracts new clients at the forefront of innovation and has earned us the trust of longstanding clients, some of whom have been with us for more than twenty-five years. We offer a wide range of services to a variety of organizations across many industry sectors. These include businesses, corporations, state and local governments, nonprofits and trade associations. We’re proud that clients think of us as an integral part of their business, capable of delivering the services they need when they need them.