Our approach leverages experience and strong relationships to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Our team of attorneys has decades of experience in representing clients before State and local officials, including the Maryland General Assembly, Maryland State agencies, and the Office of the Governor. 

Lobbying

We specialize in Maryland legislative advocacy, using decades of experience and strong legislative relationships to develop and implement effective strategies for clients, including legislative analysis, testimony drafting, and direct engagement with lawmakers.

 

Regulatory and Administrative Law

We help clients navigate Maryland’s state government operations, leveraging relationships with agency leadership and the Governor’s Office to ensure client perspectives are considered in key decisions.

Civil Law

Our attorneys represent clients in litigation and matters before Maryland State boards, commissions, quasi-judicial bodies, and courts, leveraging extensive legal knowledge and relationships with agency decision-makers to advise on the best course of action.

 

Budget Advocacy and Procurement

We advocate for clients seeking Maryland State budget resources and contracts, ensuring they receive adequate funding and support by effectively navigating the budget and procurement processes with key agency leaders.

 

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SMWK Names Drew Vetter as Partner; Danna Kauffman as Managing Partner

Annapolis, MD (June 27, 2024) – Schwartz, Metz, Wise, and Kauffman, P.A. (SMWK), a leading law and lobbying firm in Annapolis, MD has named Andrew G. “Drew” Vetter, Esq. as a Partner and Danna L. Kauffman, Esq. as Managing Partner.Drew joined SMWK in September 2022 [...]

ARTICLES & RESOURCES

Scope of Practice Legislation Says Physicians Are in Charge

Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – After three long years of unwavering work, legislation which reforms the Maryland Physician Assistant (PA) law (House Bill 806/Senate Bill 167: Physician Assistants – [...]

Changes to Contract Non-Compete Clauses Favor Physicians

Previously published in Maryland Medicine, Vol 25 Issue 1 – In the fall of 2023, MedChi adopted a resolution that supports the elimination of non-compete clauses in physician contracts and limits their scope; this [...]