Here is the answer to what many are searching for. Below are the Top 20 Lobbying Firms from last year, 2008.

Lobbying Firm

Total Billing

Patton Boggs LLP $38,910,000
Akin, Gump et al $34,520,000
Van Scoyoc Assoc $25,205,000
Cassidy & Assoc $23,320,000
Ogilvy Government Relations $20,760,000
Dutko Worldwide $20,260,000
Hogan & Hartson $17,890,000
BGR Holding $17,750,000
Williams & Jensen $16,280,000
Quinn, Gillespie & Assoc $16,240,000
Podesta Group $15,930,000
K&L Gates $15,035,000
Holland & Knight $14,740,000
Brownstein, Hyatt et al $14,690,000
Altria Client Services $13,840,000
PMA Group $13,535,000
Ernst & Young $12,905,556
DLA Piper $11,670,000
Cornerstone Government Affairs $11,110,000
Carmen Group $11,050,000

Figures compiled by: The Center for Responsive Politics