California Advocates, Inc. is a professional contract lobbying firm which was established in 1971 to provide represen­tation for business, professional and local government in­terests be­fore the legislative and executive branches of state govern­ment. Since its inception, the firm consistently has been regarded as one of the leading legislative advocacy organiza­tions in California.

The firm's legislative advocates are Ralph Simoni, Michael Belote, Julianne Broyles and Dennis Albiani. These individuals offer more than 100 years of combined experience in governmental relations, law, management and public relations. Messrs. Simoni, Belote and Albiani are lawyers; they use their education and experience exclusively in government relations, rather than the traditional practice of law. Val Orzalli and Carmela Sardo make up the firm's experienced and knowledgeable support team.