Crisis PR & Communications - USA - Nationwide
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Poston Communications primarily serves the legal sector. The firm guides law firms through reputational challenges ranging from political controversies to issues concerning workplace misconduct, and has assisted non-legal sector clients with various crises.
Strengths
They are consistently accessible, attentive and proactive, particularly in high-pressure situations where timing and clarity are critical. What I value most is that their responsiveness is not just fast, but thoughtful. They take the time to understand the nuances of the issue, provide clear recommendations, and stay closely engaged through execution. I never feel like we are navigating a challenge alone; they operate as a true extension of our team.
Their agility and breadth of expertise set them apart. The Poston team is able to quickly pivot between proactive media strategy and more nuanced, high-stakes situations, providing thoughtful guidance across a wide range of communications needs. They operate with a high level of discretion and professionalism, which makes them a trusted partner when navigating both everyday media engagement and sensitive crisis communications.
Poston Communications is our go-to firm for crisis situations. They offer a steady hand and deep insight during times that need complex communication advice. Their commitment to understanding our firm, our values and our leadership style is critical when developing messaging and strategies for sensitive situations.
Notable practitioners
CEO and founder Dave Poston has held numerous in-house and agency positions, and has particular experience handling communications matters in law firms.
Dave Poston is not only wonderful at what he does but is also someone who genuinely cares about his clients as people and gets to know them on a personal level.
Dave is articulate, thoughtful and knowledgeable across a wide range of topics, bringing a well-informed perspective to both strategic planning and day-to-day communications. He pairs strong insight with clear, measured guidance, making him a trusted adviser in both routine and more complex situations.
Dave has a legal background which helps him see things and ask the questions that matter.
Dave stands out for his ability to quickly distil complex, high-stakes situations into clear, actionable strategy. His perspective is grounded in deep experience across the legal sector, and he brings a level of calm, senior-level judgement that is invaluable in moments of uncertainty.
