Meet The Partners

James J. King

A recognized and experienced leader in both government and business.

A former Republican member of the Maryland General Assembly representing Anne Arundel County, James quickly became the legislator that colleagues and businessmen turned to when bi-partisan solutions were needed to difficult economic issues. A member of the House Economic Matters Committee, and the Business Regulation Sub-Committee, James has an in-depth understanding of the issues facing Maryland’s business community. While in the Legislature, James also served as member of the Unemployment Insurance Sub-Committee and the Joint Committee on Base Realignment and Closure.

After his service in the General Assembly, James’ combination of legislative and business experience led to his appointments to the Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Commission and the Video Lottery Terminal Location Commission. James has built a reputation as an honest and trustworthy advocate for the small business community and is respected by elected leaders on both sides of the aisle.

In addition to his experience with business issues while in the Legislature, he has a unique business perspective as one of the larger employers in the region. James owns and operates businesses throughout Central Maryland and Virginia and employs over 400 people. He has served as a Board Member for numerous organizations including the Restaurant Association of Maryland, Gambrills Crossroads Business Organization, The Connor Cares Foundation, The Anne Arundel County Business Roundtable, and the United Way.

Alan R. Friedman

A lawyer with a wide range of comprehensive experience in strategic planning and policy implementation at the State and County level.

Alan has served in a series of senior staff positions in both the Office of the Governor and later the Office of the County Executive for Anne Arundel County.  At the state and county levels, he has been responsible for a wide range of government initiatives, as well as Executive Branch relations with the members of the General Assembly and County Council. 
 
Working with officials in both the Executive and Legislative branches of government, Alan has developed a reputation as an effective advocate, an ability to work across party lines to achieve results and an understanding of the often-complicated world of government bureaucracies.  Public officials on both sides of the aisle recognize him as a well-informed, credible and straightforward spokesman.  
 
With over two decades of experience, Alan has been involved in the development and implementation of policies dealing with fiscal and budget matters and business and economic issues, as well as government responses to health and human services problems.
 
Alan serves as a Partner and General Counsel to the Bluewater and his experience as a member of the Maryland Bar has given him familiarity with both the Maryland Code and Anne Arundel County’s Charter and Laws.
 
He is currently Chairman of the Anne Arundel County Personnel Board, a member of the Board of the Anne Arundel County Visitors and Convention Bureau and a member (and former Chairman) of the Board of the Michael E. Busch Center for the Arts at Maryland Hall.  He is also an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at the United States Naval Academy.