James Brandell is named as a lobbyist on federal disclosure filings for 15 clients through John Hancock Life Insurance Company (u.s.a) and 1 other registrant. The most recent filing naming them posted in October 2026. Issues reported include Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Budget/Appropriations, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities and Trade (domestic/foreign).
Filers must list covered executive or legislative branch positions held. As filed:
| Client | Registrant | Latest | Issues |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A) | JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A) | Q3 2026 | Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Trade (domestic/foreign), Immigration |
| STEELCASE INC | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (SEMCOG) | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Environment/Superfund, Budget/Appropriations |
| PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGES OF MICHIGAN | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Health Issues, Budget/Appropriations |
| OAKLAND COUNTY | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Clean Air and Water (quality), Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Budget/Appropriations |
| MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Defense, Budget/Appropriations |
| INTERNATIONAL CEMETERY, CREMATION AND FUNERAL ASSOCIATION | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Health Issues |
| GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Clean Air and Water (quality), Budget/Appropriations |
| GARRETT MOTION INC | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Automotive Industry |
| THE ERISA INDUSTRY COMMITTEE | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Retirement, Health Issues |
| THE CREATIVE COALITION | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Arts/Entertainment, Budget/Appropriations |
| COALITION OF HUD HOUSING COUNSELING INTERMEDIARIES | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Budget/Appropriations |
| CITY OF ANN ARBOR | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Government Issues, Budget/Appropriations |
| ALLIANCE FOR VEHICLE EFFICIENCY | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Automotive Industry, Clean Air and Water (quality), Budget/Appropriations |
| JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY (U.S.A.) | DYKEMA GOSSETT PLLC | Q1 2025 | Insurance, Retirement, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code |
| Year | Clients | Registrants |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2 |
Pay is not disclosed for individual lobbyists. Filings do not confirm that records with the same name are one person, so this page may combine people who share the name James Brandell. See the Capitol Clarity rankings and method.