About Us
Advocates With Insider Experience—Your Voice in Raleigh
Goolsby Currin Government Relations is a North Carolina-based advocacy firm founded by former State Senator Thom Goolsby and former U.S. Attorney Sam Currin. With deep roots in both state and federal government, we provide strategic counsel, policy advocacy, and legislative solutions tailored to your organization’s needs.
Strategic Government Relations
at the NC State Level
Together, we bring unparalleled experience, insight, and relationships to our clients, ensuring your interests are understood and protected in Raleigh.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Decades of real legislative experience
- Strong relationships with decision-makers across the General Assembly
- Client-first mindset focused on outcomes, not process
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Our Focus:
- Advocate for new laws or amendments
- Prevent harmful legislation
- Navigate complex government processes
- Resolve regulatory challenges
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who we are
Meet Thom and Sam
Thom Goolsby
served two terms in the North Carolina Senate, where he chaired the Judiciary Committee and sat on critical committees such as Education, State & Local Government, and more. As a practicing attorney, he knows how to advocate with precision.
Sam Currin
is a former U.S. Attorney appointed by President Reagan, a Superior Court Judge, and former Legislative Counsel to Senator Jesse Helms. He also served as Chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party.
Together, we bring unparalleled experience, insight, and relationships to our clients, ensuring your interests are understood and protected in Raleigh.
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Partner with Policy Experts
We’ve sat in the seats where real decisions are made. If you're facing a legal, political, or regulatory barrier in North Carolina, we know how to move it.
Why Choose Us
Your Trusted Government Relations Partner
We’ve chaired committees, enforced laws, and written policy. Now we use that experience to solve real problems for clients who need results inside North Carolina’s government.
Deep Local Expertise
We’ve served at the highest levels of North Carolina’s legal and legislative systems, including as a State Senator and U.S. Attorney. We know the state’s politics, policy cycles, and power players because we’ve worked among them for decades.
Strong Policy Network
From leadership offices to agency heads, our relationships are built on years of collaboration, negotiation, and trust with the people who move policy forward in North Carolina.
Results-Driven Approach
We don’t chase symbolic wins. We clarify what’s actually achievable, build a targeted strategy, and execute with precision, because our clients are counting on outcomes, not effort.
Comprehensive Support
Whether you need new legislation passed, old laws amended, or an administrative roadblock resolved, we handle every step including strategy, drafting, sponsorship, advocacy, and follow-through.
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