BARNES & THORNBURG LLP
$768K
2025-2026 cycle
BARNES & THORNBURG LLP is a legal & compliance vendor. In the 2025-2026 cycle BARNES & THORNBURG LLP was paid $768K across 28 client committees.
Part I Identity
Stable facts about this entity. These figures do not change as you adjust the timeframe in Part II.
- Activity span ALL TIME
- Nov 23, 2015 → Jun 30, 2026
- spans 10.6 years
- Disbursements ALL TIME
- 225
- Schedule B rows
- Client committees ALL TIME
- 28
- distinct payers
Part II Activity in selected window
One timeframe control governs all three panels below. Change it once and the trajectory, top buyers, and party breakdown all update together.
Spend trajectory
Monthly spend to this vendor over the last 12 months.
Jul 2025
Jun 2026
$269K
across 12 months
Top buyers
Two views of the same data — diagram and table share the time-window control and the same top-buyers slice. Click "View all buyers in research" to drill in with the matching date range.
No buyer activity in this window.
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 3 months · top 4
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 |
$21,086 | 1 |
| PENCE, MIKE US · President REP |
$10,000 | 1 |
| MESSMER, MARK MR. IN · House REP |
$864 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00082727 |
$75 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 6 months · top 8
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 |
$44,623 | 3 |
| PENCE, MIKE US · President REP |
$30,000 | 3 |
| DAVIDSON, WARREN OH · House REP |
$4,500 | 3 |
| AMERICA FIRST ACTION FUND C00891549 |
$2,574 | 2 |
| MESSMER, MARK MR. IN · House REP |
$2,016 | 2 |
| HOUCHIN, ERIN IN · House REP |
$432 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00082727 |
$150 | 2 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00395947 |
$75 | 1 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 12 months · top 9
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| PENCE, MIKE US · President REP |
$90,000 | 7 |
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 |
$87,383 | 8 |
| AMERICA FIRST ACTION FUND C00891549 |
$20,594 | 5 |
| DAVIDSON, WARREN OH · House REP |
$13,500 | 9 |
| MESSMER, MARK MR. IN · House REP |
$6,870 | 4 |
| HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION C00662221 |
$2,344 | 1 |
| HOUCHIN, ERIN IN · House REP |
$432 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00082727 |
$300 | 4 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00395947 |
$225 | 3 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 18 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| PENCE, MIKE US · President REP |
$145,000 | 12 |
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 |
$104,595 | 12 |
| DAVIDSON, WARREN OH · House REP |
$22,500 | 15 |
| AMERICA FIRST ACTION FUND C00891549 |
$20,594 | 5 |
| MESSMER, MARK MR. IN · House REP |
$7,440 | 5 |
| HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION C00662221 |
$5,116 | 4 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR PA C00889584 |
$1,960 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00082727 |
$450 | 6 |
| HOUCHIN, ERIN IN · House REP |
$432 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE C00395947 |
$375 | 5 |
VIEW 1 DIAGRAM DECORATIVE
Top buyers last 24 months · top 10
VIEW 2 TABLE EXPORTABLE
| Filer | Total spend | Disbursements |
|---|---|---|
| PENCE, MIKE US · President REP |
$230,000 | 13 |
| FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND C00552851 |
$104,595 | 12 |
| DAVIDSON, WARREN OH · House REP |
$31,500 | 21 |
| AMERICA FIRST ACTION FUND C00891549 |
$20,594 | 5 |
| MESSMER, MARK MR. IN · House REP |
$18,495 | 8 |
| HOUSE FREEDOM ACTION C00662221 |
$5,116 | 4 |
| HOSTETTLER, JOHN N IN · House REP |
$4,606 | 1 |
| COMMITTED TO AMERICA PAC C00839464 |
$4,500 | 1 |
| COMMON SENSE FOR PA C00889584 |
$1,960 | 1 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE 00082727 |
$525 | 7 |
By party
Revenue by party
D · 3%
R · 97%
| Party | Amount | % |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | $20,227 | 2.63% |
| Republican | $584,046 | 76.04% |
| Non-partisan | $163,836 | 21.33% |
Part III Reference tables
Full all-time and cycle-to-date data.
Cycle-over-cycle trajectory
current cycle earlier election cycle off-cycle year quarterly · 10 years
Per-quarter totals
| Year | Q | Cycle | Total | Txns | Top buyer · share | Top category · share | Cum. (cycle) | YoY % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Q1 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $75 | — |
| 2017 | Q2 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $150 | — |
| 2017 | Q3 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $225 | — |
| 2017 | Q4 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $300 | — |
| 2018 | Q1 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $375 | — |
| 2018 | Q2 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $450 | — |
| 2018 | Q3 | 2018 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $525 | — |
| 2019 | Q1 | 2020 | $150 | 2 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $150 | +100% |
| 2019 | Q2 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $225 | +0% |
| 2019 | Q3 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $300 | +0% |
| 2019 | Q4 | 2020 | $1K | 2 | FRIENDS OF KELLY MITCHELL 93% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $1K | +1367% |
| 2020 | Q1 | 2020 | $1K | 1 | FRIENDS OF KELLY MITCHELL 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $2K | +1334% |
| 2020 | Q3 | 2020 | $401 | 3 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 81% | Legal & Compliance 81% | $3K | +435% |
| 2020 | Q4 | 2020 | $150 | 2 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 50% | Admin & Office 50% | $3K | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Fundraising 100% | $3K | — |
| 2021 | Q1 | 2022 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $75 | -50% |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Fundraising 100% | $3K | — |
| 2021 | Q2 | 2022 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICA… 100% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $150 | +0% |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Fundraising 100% | $3K | — |
| 2021 | Q3 | 2022 | $17K | 5 | GREAT AMERICA COMMITTEE 90% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $17K | +22000% |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2020 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Fundraising 100% | $3K | — |
| 2021 | Q4 | 2022 | $10K | 5 | GREAT AMERICA COMMITTEE 52% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $26K | +770% |
| 2022 | Q1 | 2022 | $5K | 5 | DAVIDSON, WARREN 97% | Legal & Compliance 98% | $31K | +332% |
| 2022 | Q2 | 2022 | $80K | 11 | YOUNG, TODD CHRISTOPHER 63% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $111K | — |
| 2022 | Q3 | 2022 | $11K | 6 | UNITING AMERICA PAC INC. 58% | Legal & Compliance 99% | $122K | +2681% |
| 2022 | Q4 | 2022 | $8K | 8 | DAVIDSON, WARREN 36% | Legal & Compliance 99% | $131K | +5534% |
| 2023 | Q1 | 2024 | $12K | 4 | CITIZENS FOR FREE ENTERPRISE 63% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $12K | +15900% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2022 | $1K | 3 | ELEVATE DALLAS POLITICAL AC… 87% | Legal & Compliance 87% | $132K | +1419% |
| 2023 | Q2 | 2024 | $8K | 7 | DAVIDSON, WARREN 57% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $20K | +10508% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2022 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $132K | +0% |
| 2023 | Q3 | 2024 | $57K | 14 | COMMITTED TO AMERICA PAC 77% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $77K | +242% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2022 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $132K | +0% |
| 2023 | Q4 | 2024 | $82K | 18 | COMMITTED TO AMERICA PAC 70% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $159K | +761% |
| 2024 | Q1 | 2024 | $28K | 13 | FIGHT RIGHT INC 57% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $187K | +501% |
| 2024 | Q2 | 2024 | $17K | 13 | GOODRICH, CHARLES 36% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $204K | -79% |
| 2024 | Q3 | 2024 | $10K | 6 | COMMITTED TO AMERICA PAC 47% | Legal & Compliance 99% | $214K | -13% |
| 2024 | Q4 | 2024 | $106K | 9 | PENCE, MIKE 80% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $320K | +1155% |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2024 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $320K | — |
| 2025 | Q1 | 2026 | $14K | 11 | FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND 41% | Legal & Compliance 99% | $14K | +20% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2024 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $320K | -93% |
| 2025 | Q2 | 2026 | $29K | 8 | PENCE, MIKE 69% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $43K | +263% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2024 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $320K | +0% |
| 2025 | Q3 | 2026 | $55K | 9 | PENCE, MIKE 64% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $98K | -3% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2024 | $75 | 1 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | Admin & Office 100% | $320K | +0% |
| 2025 | Q4 | 2026 | $65K | 13 | PENCE, MIKE 61% | Legal & Compliance 100% | $164K | -21% |
| 2026 | Q1 | 2026 | $80K | 16 | PENCE, MIKE 38% | Legal & Compliance 98% | $243K | +185% |
| 2026 | Q2 | 2026 | $69K | 9 | FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND 65% | — | $312K | +301% |
Revenue by service category
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Per-category breakdown · cycle-to-date
| Category | Total spend | Txns | Avg check | % of total | Top buyer · share | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal & Compliance | $695,863 | 186 | $4K | 99.7% | PENCE, MIKE 30% | 5mo ago |
| Admin & Office | $1,725 | 23 | $75 | 0.2% | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 78% | 5mo ago |
| Fundraising | $300 | 4 | $75 | 0.0% | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS PO… 100% | 4y ago |
Client retention
Sticky-relationship signal: how many clients keep coming back across cycles vs one-time buyers.
3
Anchor clients 3+ cycles
$90,176 · 12% of revenue
4
Repeat clients 2 cycles
$258,784 · 34% of revenue
21
One-time clients 1 cycle
$419,149 · 55% of revenue
Top 3 anchor clients · all-time
| Client | Cycles | All-time spend | Txns | First paid | Last paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVIDSON, WARREN | 3 | $85,500 | 57 | 2021-09-15 | 2026-06-04 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 5 | $2,876 | 36 | 2017-03-17 | 2026-03-12 |
| BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | 4 | $1,800 | 24 | 2020-09-04 | 2026-06-18 |
Geographic concentration
Where this vendor's clients are based — federal committees by state, plus implicit jurisdiction for CA and TX state filers.
| State | Total spend | % of revenue | Clients | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA | $239,721 | 31.2% | 4 | |
| IN | $234,086 | 30.5% | 11 | |
| DC | $165,305 | 21.5% | 4 | |
| OH | $85,500 | 11.1% | 1 | |
| FL | $20,227 | 2.6% | 1 | |
| GA | $10,000 | 1.3% | 2 | |
| CO | $7,500 | 1.0% | 1 | |
| TX | $2,789 | 0.4% | 2 | |
| PA | $1,960 | 0.3% | 1 | |
| SC | $1,021 | 0.1% | 1 |
Notable disbursements
5 largest all-time · 5 largest in the current cycle · 5 most recent. Each row earns its place.
| Reason | Date | Filer | Category | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largest all-time | 2024-12-30 | PENCE, MIKE | Legal & Compliance | LEGAL CONSULTING | $85,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2022-05-04 | YOUNG, TODD CHRISTOPHER | Legal & Compliance | LEGAL CONSULTING | $50,494 |
| Largest all-time | 2026-06-23 | FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND | — | PAC LEGAL FEES | $21,086 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-12-10 | PENCE, MIKE | Legal & Compliance | LEGAL CONSULTING | $20,000 |
| Largest all-time | 2025-10-26 | PENCE, MIKE | Legal & Compliance | LEGAL CONSULTING | $20,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2025-07-30 | PENCE, MIKE | Legal & Compliance | LEGAL CONSULTING | $20,000 |
| Largest this cycle | 2026-02-18 | FREEDOM CAUCUS FUND | Legal & Compliance | PAC LEGAL FEES | $13,814 |
| Recent | 2026-06-16 | PENCE, MIKE | — | LEGAL CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| Recent | 2026-06-04 | DAVIDSON, WARREN | — | LEGAL CONSULTING | $1,500 |
| Recent | 2026-06-30 | MESSMER, MARK MR. | — | LEGAL SERVICES | $864 |
| Recent | 2026-06-18 | BARNES & THORNBURG TEXAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | — | 2ND QUARTER 2026 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES | $75 |