The Litigation and Political Law Firm
Political Law Services for Corporations, Political Committees, Candidates and Lobbyists
Litigation Services for Businesses and Individuals
Experienced Lawyers, High-Quality Litigation Solutions
Meet Our Attorneys
With a deep understanding of both law and politics, Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman provides a unique combination of services in two areas: litigation and political law. Our goal is to provide creative, cost-effective and high quality solutions for our clients.

Douglas Chalmers Jr.
Managing Member

Michael Adams
Member

Moses Ayala
Member

Dan Backer
Member

Kevin J. Cline
Member

Caitlin Contestable
Member

Charles D. “Chuck” Gabriel
Member

Alex B. Kaufman
Member

Robert J. Kaufman
Member

Chris Kerr
Member

Kevin T. Kucharz
Member

Petra Mangini
Member

Drew Stokesbary
Member

Philip R. Thomas
Member

Heather L. Wagner
Member

Zachary M. Wallen
Member

James M. Hicks III
Associate

Juan S. Patino
Associate
Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC
Practice Areas
Political Law
Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC provides clarity in the face of complexity, and will help you chart a definitive course through state and federal regulations covering contributions, expenditures, ethics, and disclosures.
Litigation
Our litigators are skilled trial lawyers and accomplished advocates. We have decades of combined experience in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation.
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