Our Consultants

Martin K. Johnson, is a government affairs and real estate consultant. Martin is the former Director of Public Policy and Government Relations for the Virginia Association of REALTORS®, and prior to that, was a Policy Assistant to the Secretary of Administration and for Governor James S. Gilmore III. With his policy experience representing REALTORS® and the fact that Martin's family has been in real estate development for generations, it is natural that Martin is also active with Capital Realty & Investment Company. Martin is well respected as an effective advocate for clients before the Virginia General Assembly and enjoys a solid relationship with the members of the General Assembly on both sides of the political aisle. Martin's diligent and practical approaches to problem solving are highly valued by our clients.

In addition to his work in the government relations realm, Martin is an owner of an e-Notarization business and a mobile marketing consulting business.  Martin also coordinates and manages marketing and affinity relationships for a group of renter's insurance programs.

Sarah D. Dicks is a government affairs and land use consultant with a Master's Degree in Planning. Sarah spent 12 years in state government working on a variety of governmental issues before the Virginia General Assembly prior to joining FutureLaw in 2001. Sarah has substantial experience in the state legislative and regulatory process and assists clients in lobbying issues primarily in the Legislature. Sarah also uses her planning expertise and creative skills in the zoning and development practice of the firm to enhance the likelihood of success of development proposals.