Hartford
Email: dmcquade@murthalaw.com
Phone: 860-240-6141
Fax: 860-240-6150
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David J. McQuade*
David J. McQuade's extensive expertise in state and federal legislative procedure has served private and public interests for more than 35 years. He is expert in local, state and federal government administrative functions and has extensive experience in advocacy before public interest and community groups.
Throughout his entire career, David has established a reputation for working effectively with public officials from both major political parties, as well as the career civil servants who really make government work. His extensive contacts throughout state and local government (and politics) are without equal.
He served seven years under Governor William A. O'Neill, as Chief of Staff and as Administrative Aide for Policies and Programs. From 1991 to 1994, David served as Chief of Staff for the Senate Majority Office of the Connecticut General Assembly. Previously, David had been Manager of Governmental/Regional Policies for the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce. He served in the Office of Congressman William R. Cotter as Chief District Aide and Press Secretary and continues to maintain excellent media contacts. David began his career in 1973 in the General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research. A native of Manchester, he holds a bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Connecticut.
*not an attorney
- Chief of Staff and Administrative Aide for Policies and Programs under Governor William A. O'Neill
- Chief of Staff for the Senate Majority Office of the Connecticut General Assembly
- Manager of Governmental/Regional Policies for the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce
- Chief District Aide and Press Secretary at the Office of Congressman William R. Cotter
David J. McQuade's extensive expertise in state and federal legislative procedure has served private and public interests for more than 35 years. He is expert in local, state and federal government administrative functions and has extensive experience in advocacy before public interest and community groups.
Throughout his entire career, David has established a reputation for working effectively with public officials from both major political parties, as well as the career civil servants who really make government work. His extensive contacts throughout state and local government (and politics) are without equal.
He served seven years under Governor William A. O'Neill, as Chief of Staff and as Administrative Aide for Policies and Programs. From 1991 to 1994, David served as Chief of Staff for the Senate Majority Office of the Connecticut General Assembly. Previously, David had been Manager of Governmental/Regional Policies for the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce. He served in the Office of Congressman William R. Cotter as Chief District Aide and Press Secretary and continues to maintain excellent media contacts. David began his career in 1973 in the General Assembly's Office of Legislative Research. A native of Manchester, he holds a bachelor's degree from George Washington University and a master's degree in political science from the University of Connecticut.
*not an attorney
- Chief of Staff and Administrative Aide for Policies and Programs under Governor William A. O'Neill
- Chief of Staff for the Senate Majority Office of the Connecticut General Assembly
- Manager of Governmental/Regional Policies for the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce
- Chief District Aide and Press Secretary at the Office of Congressman William R. Cotter
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- February 21, 2018 - Government Affairs Group News: Qualified Opportunity Zones: New Chance to Reward Private Investments
- July 11, 2017 - Government Affairs Insights: Budget Update
- January 18, 2017 - Government Affairs Insights - Obamacare: Charting the Shoals Ahead
- July 20, 2015 - The Capitol Update
- December 2014 - The Capitol Update
- September 2014 - Public-Private Partnerships: New Solution for First-Class Infrastructure?
- June 2014 - New Market Tax Credits: Connecticut
- The Capitol Update: Legislative Alert
- The Capitol Update: Legislative Wrap Up
- Post Election Wrap Up and Analysis
- CLIENT ALERT: Connecticut Modifies State Contractor and Lobbyist Campaign Contribution Restrictions (Public Act 10-1, July Session)
- Public - Private Partnerships: New Opportunities for State and Local Governments
- The Capitol Update
- The Capitol Update - January 2009
- The Capitol Update - June 2008
- The Capitol Update - December 2007
- The Capitol Update - July 2007
