Frier & Levitt, LLC, a national boutique healthcare law firm, announced today the formation of new governmental affairs and lobbying company, Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC. Frier & Levitt also announced that Ronald Lanton III, Esq., has joined the firm as Of Counsel, and will also be the Executive Director and registered lobbyist for Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC.

Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC, is a lobbying firm focused exclusively on the verticals of Healthcare and Life Sciences. Frier Levitt Government Affairs will advocate on behalf of providers, healthcare associations, and alliances, manufacturers, and wholesalers. While the law firm, Frier & Levitt, LLC, will continue to protect the legal interests of its clients utilizing existing laws and regulations, the new governmental affairs and lobbying company, Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC will help federal and state governments enact new legislation through lobbying efforts.   

Ronald W. Lanton III, Esq., has over 25 years of experience focused on government affairs including activities on the municipal, state, and federal government levels with 15 years dedicated to the healthcare sector. He has extensive experience as a lobbyist and advocate for various healthcare stakeholders including retail and specialty pharmacies, home infusion, long-term care, institutional and Home Medical Equipment (HME). Ron is a featured industry speaker on issues such as pharmaceutical safety and healthcare cost containment. He has authored numerous articles regarding pharmacy and healthcare law and is a regular contributor to Specialty Pharmacy Times. Ron is a “40 under 40” award recipient from the Springfield, Illinois Business Journal.

"Ron is a tremendous addition to the law firm and will contribute to our clear mission to advance the interests of providers," said Frier Levitt Co-founder Jonathan E. Levitt, Esq. "His experience, background, and reputation in Life Sciences are well known and respected. We are excited to have him as a part of the law firm and Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC," he added.

About Frier Levitt, LLC

Frier Levitt is a national boutique healthcare law firm, providing comprehensive regulatory, transactional and litigation counsel to the Life Sciences and Healthcare industries, drawing on experience representing stakeholders from all ends of the healthcare spectrum, including state and federal provider associations. Frier Levitt represents pharmacies of all kinds, including specialty pharmacies, retail pharmacies, hospital-owned specialty pharmacies, compounding pharmacies, chain pharmacies, mail order pharmacies, home infusion and long-term care pharmacies, and publicly-traded specialty pharmacies. For more information, visit www.FrierLevitt.com.

About Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC

Frier Levitt Government Affairs, LLC, is a full-service bipartisan government affairs, lobbying, and strategic consulting firm providing advocacy exclusively for the Life Sciences and Healthcare sectors. We work with providers, healthcare associations and alliances, manufacturers, and wholesalers, providing information and guidance on navigating governmental and political developments and assist them in building working relationships with legislators and regulators. For more information, visit www.FLGovernmentAffairs.com.