Just Laws

At JustLaws, we are a unique law firm with a mission to maximize our clients' impact by combining traditional legal services with strategic consulting around political and community engagement. Our commitment to innovative legal solutions and expert advocacy has made us a trusted partner for small businesses, unions, and non-profits seeking to navigate the complexities of government relations, zoning, and land use.

Our Story

Our firm was founded in Philadelphia in October 2012 by Steve Masters, a seasoned lawyer with unparalleled legal and political experience. With over a decade of experience as a lawyer at the Philadelphia City Council, Steve has a rare combination of skills that make him uniquely suited to help small businesses, unions, and non-profits take their zoning projects, local government issues, or political campaigns to the next level.

Our Services

Our team of experts offers a range of services designed to help our clients achieve their goals. Our Government Relations and Local Government Practice leverages our deep relationships with elected officials and the administration to help our clients overcome their challenges with the city. Whether it's negotiating permits, resolving zoning issues, or advocating for legislation, we have the expertise and know-how to get the job done.

Our Zoning and Land Use Practice represents developers who want to incorporate public engagement as a competitive advantage. We work closely with community groups, developers, and city officials to find solutions that benefit all parties involved.

Our Political Law Practice assists progressive candidates, Publicly Active Corporations (PACs), and non-profits comply with election, campaign finance, and lobbying disclosure laws. We also provide strategic consulting on political and community engagement to help our clients build coalitions and drive public policy initiatives.

Our Achievements

Our team has achieved numerous victories for our clients, from winning critical zoning permits to advocating for landmark legislation. For example, we secured a major victory for a nonprofit advocacy group by developing an out-of-the-box strategy that convinced the Mayor to veto a controversial bill. We have also worked with Comcast to negotiate a groundbreaking cable franchise agreement that set a national model for low-cost broadband access.

Why Choose Us

At JustLaws, we pride ourselves on our unique combination of legal expertise and political know-how. Our team is dedicated to providing innovative solutions that meet our clients' needs and advance their agendas. With Steve Masters at the helm, our clients can trust that they are in good hands.