Lobbying compensation: Ballard Partners lands No. 1 spot with $9M first quarter

Lobbying compensation: Ballard Partners lands No. 1 spot with $9M first quarter

With nearly $9 million in earnings, Ballard Partners snagged the No. 1 spot in Florida Politics’ lobbying firm rankings for the second consecutive quarter.

The firm founded by Brian Ballard collected more than $5.3 million in legislative lobbying pay and reeled in $3.68 million lobbying the executive branch, making the firm No. 1 on both sides of the fence in addition to being Q1’s overall champ.

“Receiving the top ranking once again is a direct reflection of the trust our clients have placed in us. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support here in Tallahassee and across our growing global footprint,” said Abby Vail, the Managing Partner of Ballard Partners Tallahassee practice....

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