Thomas Hale Boggs Jr.
Patton Boggs
Why He Matters: Son of the late Democratic House Majority Leader Hale Boggs
Top Clients: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Legg Mason
Measure of Influence: On behalf of clients such as Mars Inc., he helped obtain a cut in the tax on multimillion-dollar estates.
Works With: Former GOP Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott
Political Clout: Boggs is partner in the biggest U.S. lobbying firm by revenue.
Quote About: “He’s smart, trustworthy, and immensely persuasive.” — Democratic lobbyist Jack Quinn
Setting Sights On: Tax code overhaul, new U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and SEC rules required under the financial reform law.
Campaign Donations (2010): $103,100 (all in this section are personal contributions)
Firm’s Lobbying Income (2010): $30 million (all income figures in this section are for Jan.-Sept.).
Why He Matters: Son of the late Democratic House Majority Leader Hale Boggs
Top Clients: Bristol-Myers Squibb and Legg Mason
Measure of Influence: On behalf of clients such as Mars Inc., he helped obtain a cut in the tax on multimillion-dollar estates.
Works With: Former GOP Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott
Political Clout: Boggs is partner in the biggest U.S. lobbying firm by revenue.
Quote About: “He’s smart, trustworthy, and immensely persuasive.” — Democratic lobbyist Jack Quinn
Setting Sights On: Tax code overhaul, new U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and SEC rules required under the financial reform law.
Campaign Donations (2010): $103,100 (all in this section are personal contributions)
Firm’s Lobbying Income (2010): $30 million (all income figures in this section are for Jan.-Sept.).
