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.

Susan S. Gaston, With more than 15 years of governmental affairs and lobbying experience before the Virginia General Assembly, regulatory agencies and various local government bodies, she has created strong relationships and contacts with elected and appointed officials at the local, state and federal levels, and all both sides of the political aisle. She is experienced in running effective grassroots and grasstops campaigns that focus on community advocacy and earned media. In addition, Susan coordinates the Economic Development and Business Services practice area at FutureLaw, and also is part of the FutureLaw Renewable Energy, Tax Exempt Finance and Real Estate Workout teams. Susan is a former staff member in the Washington, D. C. office of United States Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and is a graduate of the College of William and Mary with a degree in American Government.  She also holds a Master of Arts degree in Human Resources Development from The George Washington University. Susan is a well respected and effective advocate for her clients and their interests. In addition to her lobbying work, Susan is an owner in Information Assurance Corporation a private technology company that implements the new eNotary law.