Campaign Finance & Election Law

Campaign Counsel

Shifman & Carlson, P.C. represents and advises campaigns and candidates on the many areas of law that impact their activities on a daily basis, from campaign formation to Election Day operations and recounts. Campaigns, like small businesses, run into issues in almost every area of law, including contract law, real estate law, and sometimes even copyright law, all of which may need to be dealt with to run an efficient campaign. Besides facing the same regulations as small businesses, campaigns must also comply with campaign finance and election laws.  In serving our campaign and candidate clients, we work not only on day-to-day reporting and compliance issues, but also in representing campaigns before the Secretary of State and the Federal Election Commission, should the need arise.

Political Action Committees and Ballot Question Committees

Shifman & Carlson, P.C. represents Political Action and Ballot Question Committees at both the state and federal level, from formation through elections.  Every committee has its own goals and functions, each accompanied by its own unique challenges and regulations.  Committees, like campaigns, are basically subject to all the regulations of running a small business, plus applicable state and federal campaign finance and election laws.  Committees must also be careful due to the constant evolution of campaign finance law, as reflected in the Federal Election Commission's constant revisions to its regulations.  Ballot Question Committees face issues like drafting language and collecting signatures. In meeting these challenges and regulations, Shifman & Carlson, P.C. has the experience and expertise necessary to give your committee a sound legal foundation, allowing you to focus on your political goals while we handle the legal distractions.