“Lobbyit.com have proven to be a perfect fit for our government relations needs. We have a small government relations department covering all of North America at the federal, state and local levels. Their ability to bring our issues before the proper stakeholders has been impressive. They have helped us prepare the proper talking points to make sure our story is told and our issue addressed. I would highly recommend Lobbyit.com to represent any private sector or nonprofit organization before the federal government.”
Paul Kanitra
About Paul Kanitra
The Honorable Paul Kanitra, Founder and President of Lobbyit, is a prominent, nationally recognized leader and innovator at the forefront of a groundbreaking movement in the Washington lobbying industry. Paul brings with him over a decade of unique and varied legislative experience and a political background that includes work in Congress on behalf of large and small corporations, non-profit associations, municipalities and Native American reservations. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Government Relations Professionals and as Chairman of the Standards & Ethics Committee.
After many successes in the lobbying industry, Paul has leveraged his contacts, expertise, resources, and reputation to establish a dynamic, cutting-edge lobbying firm with a revolutionary business model. His firm, Lobbyit provides comprehensive, professional, and affordable representation to a diverse clientele. By making the services of Washington DC lobbyists accessible to a broader client population, Lobbyit provides a voice to companies and organizations that have had little or no representation in the past.
Featured in prominent national publications such as The Washington Post, WallStreetJournal.com, and Worth Magazine, Lobbyit has quickly become a major player in the DC lobbying industry. Since founding the company early in 2009, Paul has scored significant victories for a wide range of clients in appropriations, taxes, licensing, data access, consumer protections, and land usage. He has led efforts and built alliances that have resulted in regulatory changes, widespread Congressional support, and numerous legislative successes.
As the leader of this new class of lobbying firms, Paul is especially proficient at building coalitions and mobilizing grassroots efforts to strengthen his clients’ voices. His prowess at government relations ensures he is able to meet his client’s numerous legislative and regulatory goals. Paul believes strongly in running a lobbying firm for the rest of us.
Originally from Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Paul graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He is a member of the American League of Lobbyists and active in multiple philanthropic organizations such as Hoops for Hope and Clean Ocean Action. Paul currently serves in the New Jersey State Legislature as Assemblyman for the 10th Legislative District.
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Carfax, Inc.
Faisal Hasan, Director of Government
“I can fully recommend the services of Lobbyit.com to anyone who is interested in having a dedicated legislative voice in Washington D.C. Our association has retained the services of several legislative firms with varying results and began our relationship with Lobbyit.com in mid-2009. They have been very attentive to our legislative agenda and have been quick to respond as those items that we have asked them to follow move through the lattice of the legislative process. Furthermore, I am very confident that they provide a value for our legislative funds that far surpasses our previous experiences.”
Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association
Louie Key, President
“In my experience working in government relations over the past several years it is imperative that you have solid representation in Washington. Lobbyit.com has been the most effective lobbying firm I have ever worked with. They respond quickly to my company’s needs and provide valuable feedback. Paul Kanitra and his team provided excellent service at a fraction of the cost of other lobbying firms. I strongly recommend that companies that do business in Washington D.C. contact Lobbyit.com”
Independence BioProducts
Brad Lambert, Chief Financial Officer
“Lobbyit has provided outstanding support to our organization by identifying and monitoring relevant legislation, arranging meetings with congressional staff for our government relations chairs, and in all ways ensuring that our career counseling issues and concerns are addressed. They have greatly helped strengthen NCDA’s visibility and credibility with Congress and appropriate federal agencies.”
National Career Development Association
Cynthia Marco-Scanlon, President
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