Garrett R. Blanton is a public policy advisor* in the firm's Public Policy and Regulation Practice Group. A native resident of Tallahassee, Mr. Blanton has strong ties to the community and to state government. He has held policy-level positions with two state agencies during periods of significant change in their missions, operations, and structures. Mr. Blanton has vast knowledge of the public sector, evolving state agency operations, and the protocols of communicating with the executive and legislative branches.