The Pennsylvania attorneys at Willig, Williams & Davidson know that many times, the only way to protect the rights of labor organizations and the members they represent, is to commit substantial resources to help elect someone to office who supports labor’s agenda and other progressive causes. Our attorneys are ready to assist in every phase of the public election process. We have experienced attorneys who have advised campaigns and candidates at the federal, state and local level. In fact, Willig Williams & Davidson represents candidates for public office and political action committees.
We counsel our public office candidate clients in all aspects of elective politics including: candidate qualifications, nominating petitions, financial disclosure, election day procedure and disputes. We are also experienced in all phases of election related litigation in Pennsylvania from challenges to getting on the ballot to recounts and recanvasses of election results.
Our attorneys have also been involved in major litigation to protect and ensure the voting rights of all eligible men and women. In 2013, Willig, Williams & Davidson attorneys represented the AFL-CIO and a number of affiliated unions in litigation that successfully challenged the Pennsylvania Voter ID law. In 2018, Willig, Williams and Davidson attorneys represented the same clients in the successful constitutional challenge to the Pennsylvania legislature’s conduct in gerrymandering Pennsylvania congressional districts.
Willig, Williams & Davidson attorneys in PA also provide advice and guidance to labor organizations and political action committees. Our lawyers help them navigate the myriad of federal, state and local campaign finance laws, including filing deadlines and contribution limits. We also represent these entities in inquiries from administrative or enforcement agencies.
We are committed to providing the highest level of professional services and to building strong relationships with each client. If you have a public election or campaign finance issue that needs legal review, please do not hesitate to contact us for assistance today.