Barker Leavitt, PLLC

Barker Leavitt, PLLC is a law firm located in Washington, DC that focuses on federal legislative, administrative, and regulatory issues. Our team offers expert direction in strategic planning, government relations, lobbying efforts, and legal support for our clients. Established in 2001 by Jim Barker—who boasts over twenty years of experience on Capitol Hill including roles as Chief of Staff within both chambers of Congress and Committee Staff Director—the firm has been delivering tactical advice to clients nationwide when engaging with the Federal Government across its legislative and executive branches for almost two decades. Ryan Leavitt became a Partner at the firm after accumulating ten years of significant experience on Capitol Hill; he held pivotal positions such as Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff in both the Senate and House before joining us. In addition to his congressional work where he was Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee while supporting a member’s leadership floor team—as well as extensive private sector insight—our combined expertise equips us with an acute understanding of how lawmakers engage with policy making processes ultimately driving favorable results for those we serve.