Overview
Established by two former senior United States Department of Homeland Security officials, Robertson & Anderson, PLLC represents clients before federal agencies and counsels clients with transactions involving homeland security assets and technology. The law firm focuses on matters before the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Defense, including those relating to procurement and grants, transportation security, emergency management, public health, protection of critical infrastructure and key resources, chemical security, foreign investment, immigration and customs enforcement, and SAFETY Act liability protection.
Homeland Security Focus
Robertson & Anderson specializes in representing clients before agencies with homeland security responsibilities, particularly the Departments of Homeland Security, Justice, Transportation, Health and Human Services, Energy, Agriculture, Treasury and Defense. In addition, our experience enables us to advocate effectively on behalf of our clients before Department of Homeland Security component agencies, such as U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, FEMA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service, the Science and Technology Directorate, the SAFETY Act Office, the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, the Office of Health Affairs, the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) and the Transportation Security Administration.
Clients benefit from our expertise in issues arising from federal and state homeland security efforts, including those regarding border security initiatives, data privacy, transportation and cargo security, emergency preparedness and incident response, bio-defense, public health, chemical security, immigration, customs enforcement, food and agriculture security, and the protection of critical infrastructure and key resources. Our extensive knowledge of federal and state programs designed to counter chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats is critical in advising clients about opportunities to collaborate with government and to develop public-private partnerships. Robertson & Anderson assists clients with procurement opportunities, grants and other government-funded projects.
An unparalleled specialty of the firm is attaining SAFETY Act approval for our clients from the Department of Homeland Security. The firm's principals possess unique, hands-on experience in supporting the SAFETY Act program and in promulgating the SAFETY Act regulations. The SAFETY Act protects technology manufacturers, suppliers and systems integrators from potential liability arising out of the use of their anti-terrorism products and services. SAFETY Act certification and the attendant inclusion of such technology on DHS's "Approved Products List" is an essential component of an effective business strategy for companies operating in the homeland security market.
Regulatory Compliance & Critical Infrastructure
Companies transacting business in the U.S. must comply with an increasing number of administrative rules and regulations with a homeland security nexus. We advise clients on their regulatory obligations and advocate for their interests during the administrative rulemaking process. In particular, we counsel critical infrastructure owners and operators on regulatory requirements, including DHS’s chemical security regulations, and work with them to maintain the confidentiality of their sensitive business information.
A commitment to integrity and unwavering ethical conduct is an integral part of what defines the Robertson & Anderson firm. Our clients enjoy the confidence that our representation is both purposeful and principled.
