Smith, Bryan & Myers

Testimonials

“Smith Bryan & Myers’ business sense and can-do attitude set them apart from other government relations firms. These are creative problem solvers who find a path forward and follow it tenaciously until they reach their goal.” 

William G. Sawyer, President and CEO
HydroMentia, Inc.

“When Shands decided to seek major tort reform legislation, we hired David Daniel at the firm of Smith, Bryan and Myers to get it through the Legislature. We succeeded the first time, thanks to the strategy plan and work ethic of David Daniel and his Firm.”

Tim Goldfarb, CEO
Shands HealthCare

"Our relationship with Smith, Bryan & Myers has been key to our success in Florida.  With their guidance we have won new contracts and developed strong relationships with officials throughout FL State Government."

Jamie Gagnon, Government Affairs & Business Development Manager

L-1 Identity Solutions 

"When a company or leading association needs results in Florida, they can't go wrong with David Daniel as he is experienced, respected and he simply gets the job done for his clients - period."

Mark Wilson, President and CEO
Florida Chamber of Commerce

"Smith, Bryan and Myers bring energy, creativity, and just plain effort to every assignment; they set the standard for professionalism in the lobbying industry."

Tony Marshall, Executive Vice President
Florida Health Care Association

"Smith Bryan and Myers created a law to encourage the State of Florida to do business with companies like ours. Today we have three contracts with the State and we are negotiating another. The firm is respected by legislators and staff alike -- and it is easy to see that they enjoy representing us."

Jennifer McMullen, Vice President for Customer Relations
Corrections Corporation of America

"Smith Bryan and Myers agreed to represent us when we weren't much of a force in the legislature -- they rolled up their sleeves and got to work immediately. Today, we have a statewide presence and have good relationships with the leadership in both parties. Everyone knows they work hard, but they also bring a depth and creativity to the process that is not often seen from advocates."

Richard Hancock, Executive Vice President
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association

 

Governmental Relations

Smith, Bryan and Myers has been helping businesses do business with government for over 25 years. We represent clients in a variety of professions, including but not limited to health care, gaming, local government, insurance, education, criminal justice, information technology, commercial development, transportation, and the beverage industry.

We have become one of Tallahassee’s premier governmental relations firms because our diverse members have a meticulous understanding of Florida’s governmental process. Our firm members have worked in senior positions for Florida’s leading policy makers and shapers. We believe that our unique blend of experience gives our clients a distinct advantage when seeking successful solutions to business problems.

We monitor and influence the actions and consequences of the Florida Legislature, the Governor’s Office and Executive Agencies, and the Florida Cabinet. We recognize that clients have different goals and needs so we tailor specialized services to meet the requirement of each client. These services include:

  • Legislative advocacy for individual clients, corporations, and associations.
  • Shaping state policy as expressed in legislation, the Florida Administrative Code, Cabinet directives, and agency rules.
  • Gathering and analyzing information on legislative and executive policy and employing it to the benefit of clients.