Commonwealth Counsel

Commonwealth Counsel is a full-service lobbying and government relations firm near Beacon Hill that guides clients through Massachusetts’ political, legislative and regulatory processes. It works with nonprofits, philanthropic leaders, corporations and innovation-sector clients on policy goals at the federal, state and municipal levels. As a niche practice, it builds a strategy with each client, from project planning and policy analysis to direct legislative advocacy.

Founder Joe Boncore served six years as state senator for the First Suffolk and Middlesex district and chaired the Senate’s transportation committee. He was chief architect of the multifamily zoning mandate for MBTA communities and helped pass a 2018 housing bond bill. He later served as CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council. Vice President Shannon Moore brings more than 15 years of policy experience and strong relationships with legislators and stakeholders.

What to Know

• Boncore is an attorney as well as a former legislator.
• The firm’s expertise covers the legislative and executive branches, the state budget process and regulatory matters.
• Boncore’s former district included Winthrop, East Boston, Revere and several downtown Boston neighborhoods.
• Commonwealth Counsel is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.