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Government attorneys focus on a particular area of government regulation. These lawyers are often called “regulatory lawyers” and can work for the government itself or work in the private sector helping people interact with the government. Some government law attorneys are also known as “public interest lawyers.” Public interest lawyers tend to focus on those areas where a large group of individuals is affected by government regulation–for example, environmental laws or anti-discrimination laws.

What is Government Law?

The United States federal government consists of three branches: the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch. The executive branch draws its power from Article Two of the United States Constitution. This article created and vested power in the President to carry out and enforce federal laws, and to serve as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.

Article One of the Constitution created the legislative branch of the federal government consisting of Congress, which consists of the House of Representatives and the Senate. The legislative branch makes all laws, has the ability to declare war, regulates interstate and foreign commerce, and also controls all taxing and spending policies. Finally, the judicial branch was created by Article Three, and holds the power to hear cases and interpret the laws passed by Congress and signed by the President.

The legislative and executive branch also create governmental agencies. Governmental agencies and organizations are often charged with enforcing rights and determining which rights are enforceable.

The federal government has established a number of agencies and programs that implement and enforce laws, such as the Social Security Administration and the Department of Labor. Further, the United States Constitution and its amendments preserve an individual’s rights when confronted with a governmental issue. Thus, U.S. citizens are afforded the right to vote, live free from discrimination, and exchange ideas.

However, there are certain limitations on an individual’s rights. Other common issues with the government range from income taxes to public education and schools. As noted above, Congress and state legislatures have given power to many governmental agencies to oversee issues of environmental law, social security, taxes, zoning and taxes. It is important for you to be aware of which governmental agency regulates the issue at hand.

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John Stanley Yudin

772-286-7372

55 East Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #22240(FL) License for 1994 years Member in Good Standing

Adam Grant Schwartz

561-671-3618

3461 SE Willoughby Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #26978(FL) License for 2006 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Environmental Law | Government | Land use and zoning | Litigation | Real Property

Jesse W Smith

850 NW Federal Hwy suite 436, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #33518(FL) License for 2007 years

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Criminal defense | Personal injury

Jesse W Smith

850 NW Federal Hwy suite 436, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #33518(FL) License for 2007 years

Jesse Smith joined the firm of Glassman & Zissimopulos after a diverse legal career in the public and private sectors. A native of Gainesville, Florida, Jesse graduated with honors from the University of Florida in 2002 before attending law school at the University of Maryland. Prior to receiving his J.D. Jesse interned with both the Office of the State’s Attorney in Gainesville, and the Office of the Federal Public in Baltimore, Maryland.Jesse has served as an Assistant State’s Attorney,...

Practice Areas: Administrative law | Criminal defense | Personal injury

Annette Newman

888-333-5580

759 SW Federal Highway Suite 201H, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #84537(FL) License for 2010 years Member in Good Standing

Annette Newman

888-333-5580

759 SW Federal Highway Suite 201H, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #84537(FL) License for 2010 years Member in Good Standing

Attorney Newman is a solo practitioner, practicing primarily in the areas of employment/labor law; and civil rights law. The Law Office of Annette Newman, LLC is a full-service law practice, serving both employers and employees throughout the State of Florida. In addition to employment and civil rights law services, the firm offers mediation services. Attorney Newman's experience includes successfully handling all aspects of litigation, including trials, and Pretrial litigation. In...

Domenic Landolina

840 SE Osceola St., Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #94722(FL) License for 1996 years Member in Good Standing

Practice Areas: Government | Juvenile law

Noreen Slagle Dreyer

772-678-3443

416 S.E. Cortez Ave., Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #216593(FL) License for 1976 years Member in Good Standing

William Norman Swift

901 Martin Downs Blvd., Ste. 208, Palm City, FL 34990

Bar #322120(FL) License for 2000 years Member in Good Standing

John J Anastasio

3601 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 203, Sewalls Point, FL 34996-6737

Bar #722367(FL) License for 1987 years Member in Good Standing

John J Anastasio

3601 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Ste. 203, port-st-lucie, FL 34996-6737

Bar #722367(FL) License for 1987 years Member in Good Standing

Sheila Biehl

772-223-5353

815 SE Osceola Street, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #820570(FL) License for 1989 years Member in Good Standing

Virginia Pitt Sherlock

Stuart, FL 34995

Bar #893544(FL) License for 1991 years Member in Good Standing

Valerie Anne Chesnut

772-287-4444

3461 SE Willoughby Boulevard, Stuart, FL 34994

Bar #1010935(FL) License for 2018 years Member in Good Standing

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William Norman Swift

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Virginia Pitt Sherlock

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