Client-Focused Bipartisan Access

Advocating for clients with expert strategy and strong relationships

Old Line Government Affairs is one of the few lobbying firms in Maryland to have representation across the aisle regardless of the current political landscape. Our team’s diverse backgrounds offer a level of service and experience that is unrivaled in our industry.

Our firm’s name is a tribute to Maryland’s state nickname – “The Old Line State” – a moniker earned by the courage, discipline and heroic sacrifices of Maryland’s soldiers who held steadfast to the line in battle during the American Revolution.

Learn more about how “The Old Line State” got its name.

Old Line is a subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, a corporate and business law firm serving entrepreneurs and established companies and offering boutique service with big firm expertise.

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Our Government Affairs Team Gives You the Advantage

Extensive relationships throughout Maryland government enable our team to advocate for and strategically influence public policies that impact your business. Politically balanced and client-focused, Old Line is uniquely positioned to be your trusted partner in legislative, procurement and regulatory matters.

Our Team

Your Strategic Partner

The Old Line team has experience in both the public and private sector. We have diverse and bipartisan backgrounds in corporate law, state government, and business ownership across industries ranging from insurance and finance to energy and consumer goods. Learn more about Old Line's leadership and expertise.

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Tim Braue

President

Sherry Dudley Nickerson

Government Affairs Director

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LATEST INSIGHTS

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Featured, NewsMay 13, 2025

2025 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

We recap some of the major issues that came out of this chaotic session with the Maryland General Assembly.

NewsMay 8, 2025

Additional Bills Signed by Maryland Governor

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has signed more than 300 additional bills into law following the 2025 Maryland Legislative Session

NewsApr 15, 2025

Governor Moore Signs Bills Into Law

The bill-signing ceremony on April 8, 2025, was one of five scheduled between now and the end of May.

Testimonials

What our clients are saying

"Thank you - you represent a universe of suppliers as their voice where they may not otherwise have that. So to be able to meet with us and talk about issues is very valuable."

Bob Gleason
Chief Procurement Officer in Maryland

"American Joe has been a great teacher. Through his guidance, I have somehow learned to manage the [testifying] process. This experience presented a renewed understanding of our participatory democracy and elicited a passion to continue to be a voice, be it a very small one."

Daniel L. Bailey
AIA, Principal at Penza & Bailey Architects (PBA) and American Institute of Architects (AIA) of Maryland Baltimore Chapter Alternate Director

“The signing of HB 376 and SB 153 will help create an equitable playing field between municipal and other electric providers throughout the state. On behalf of the Town of Berlin, I would like to thank Brett Lininger and his team at Old Line Government Affairs.”

Mayor Zack Tyndall
Town of Berlin, Maryland

Old Line Government Affairs is a subsidiary of Nemphos Braue, a corporate and business law firm. Co-founded by Old Line's President Tim Braue and George Nemphos, Nemphos Braue addresses legal matters such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, buying and selling a business, raising capital and more.

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