Government Affairs & Public Policy Counsel

Public policy counsel demands more than legal precision—it requires an understanding of the audience and timing, diplomacy, and the institutional considerations that govern decisionmaking.  Thomas Limehouse combines legal experience with policy fluency and political sensitivity to serve clients engaged in the legislative and executive processes, offering discreet, strategic advice to both public and private entities on emerging legal and policy issues at the federal, state, and local levels.

Limehouse LLC advises clients who operate at the intersection of government action and private enterprise to help advance their interests and achieve their desired outcomes in a politically dynamic environment.  From legislative strategy to regulatory compliance to intergovernmental negotiations, Thomas Limehouse is available to guide public entities, private companies, nonprofits, and coalitions through the legal, political, and policy challenges that define South Carolina’s public affairs landscape.  The associated fields of administrative, regulatory, and government law are complex and evolving.  Because the applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies are fluid and may change with a new legislative session or a transition in leadership, or may be amended in view of current events, understanding the legal landscape often cannot consist merely of legal research but must also account for the interplay between politics and public policy, as well as the personal, political, and intergovernmental relationships and dynamics associated with government operations.  

With deep experience in state and local government law, legislative procedure, and executive branch operations, Limehouse provides strategic counsel and advice to help clients develop solutions that are not only legally sound but also politically viable.