AREAS OF EXCELLENCE:    Climate Change  •  Energy  •  Environment  •  Appropriations  •  TAX

Goodstein & Associates is a firm that provides clients, facing a wide range of Washington issues, a rare combination of legal, legislative, regulatory, political, and public relations expertise. Richard Goodstein provides clients with exceptional Washington representation, effectively navigating through obstacles with a focus on tangible results.

Clients look to Richard Goodstein as the ultimate one-stop shop in Washington: developing strategies, marshalling arguments, harnessing public opinion as necessary, and delivering a powerful case to Congress and policymakers throughout Washington.

Richard Goodstein's Unique Background Translates into Success:

• A veteran of Capitol Hill, Mr. Goodstein has advocated for clients for almost 30 years throughout Congress and across a wide range of regulatory agencies. He has the ability to tackle all of the substantive work necessary to meet a client's needs and to engage Congress at the highest political levels.  Highly regarded on both sides of the aisle.

• Having run the Washington government affairs office for major companies, Mr. Goodstein knows what they expect and deserve from retained consultants in Washington.

• Goodstein & Associates has been successful at everything from narrow issues facing a particular company to very broad issues facing major industries, developing their message and the ability to execute on that message.

• Mr. Goodstein has testified as an expert on various energy and environmental issues before the United States House of Representatives and Senate, and has drafted testimony and provided counsel to clients asked to lend their expertise to Congress.

• A highly-skilled lawyer, Mr. Goodstein practiced at one of the world's most respected law firms, and has represented clients in federal and state courts. This sophisticated legal training separates him from most advocates on Capitol Hill.

In The News:
Richard Goodstein has appeared hundreds of times on MSNBC, the Fox News Channel, CNN, and many other television and radio outlets, discussing a wide variety of political and legal issues. This experience enables him to offer expert counsel to clients with public relations needs. His on-the-set experience is uncommon among advocates on Capitol Hill and elsewhere in Washington.