Former N.J. Congressman Saxton joins Duane Morris’ lobbying arm
The Duane Morris law firm said that former U.S. Rep. Jim Saxton has joined its lobbying arm, Duane Morris Government Affairs, as a senior adviser in its Cherry Hill, N.J., and Washington offices.
Duane Morris said Saxton brings experience in the defense, energy and other business sectors.
Saxton served as a Republican in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District from 1984 to 2009. He was a high-ranking member of the U.S. House committees on Armed Services and Natural Resources, as well as the chairman of the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee for several years overnight pay day loans.
After completing graduate studies at Temple University in 1968, Saxton worked as a public school teacher and small business owner. He served as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly between 1976 and 1981 before being elected to the New Jersey State Senate in 1982. In 1984, Saxton was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election. He was re-elected to Congress 12 times before deciding to retire.