Lobbyist roundup: A glance at top business lobbyists in Tallahassee

Ballard Partners
Offices: Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm
Principals: Brian Ballard, Susan “Susie” Wiles, Chris Hanson, Mike Abrams, Tony Boselli, Carol Bracy, Brad Burleson, Mathew Forrest, Jan Gorrie, John Johnston, Sylvester Lukis, Joe McCann, Monica Rodriguez, Greg Turbeville, Amy Young, Chris Dorworth, Bridget Nocco
2013 Legislative branch revenue: More than $4 million
2013 Executive branch revenue: More than $4 million
Clients: Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Port Authority, New York Yankees, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, Amazon.com, 3M, Xerox, Deloitte, Florida Power and Light, Public Health Trust, International Speedway Corp., United States Sugar Corp., Florida Society of Pathologists, Investment Corporation of Palm Beach, Sheridan Healthcare, Harris Corp.
Laws watching in 2014: Representing retired soccer player David Beckham and Nascar, Ballard says his firm is working to secure funds for facilities for Major League Soccer and Nascar in Florida.

The firm is also watching the gaming issue, though Ballard says, “it's a tougher one to predict.” Ballard represents the Palm Beach Kennel Club, The Trump Organization and the Genting's Resorts World Miami in bringing resort casinos to Florida.

The firm will also push for tort reform in nursing homes, and in Ballard's opinion, “it looks like a real year to get it done.”