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V O L . X X V N O. X I V J U LY 8 , 2 0 1 9 26 T H E L I S T C O M P I L E D B Y H E I D E M A R T I N 1 Brookfield Energy Marketing LP and Maritimes & Northeast were reported as clients, however no direct compensation was received by Mitchell during 2018. 2 American Coatings Assoc. was reported as a client, however no direct compensation was received by Cohen during 2018. 3 WellCare Health Plans Inc. was reported as a client, however no direct compensation was received by Pineau during 2018. 4 AFLAC, CNA Insurance, Town of Jay, Maine Assoc. of Professional Accountants and Toy Industry Assoc. Inc. were reported as clients, however no direct compensation was received by Gerrity during 2018. N O T E S : Pertains to lobbying year Dec. 1, 2017, to Nov. 30, 2018. Figures include compensation paid to any lobbyist associates working under the listed lobbyist. Figures represent only compensation for lobbying members of the legislature and do not include amounts spent to lobby executive or constitutional officers. Michael V. Saxl, Severin M. Beliveau, Katherine R. Knox, Anthony W. Buxton and Toby J. McGrath ranked #5, 6, 7, 8 and 12, respectively, on our list last year but did not rank for 2018. S O U R C E : Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report Purchase this list and more as an Excel document at mainebiz.biz/DataCenter @ Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by 2018 compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission 1-800-966 -9172 androscogginbank.com Match Your Style Discover the checking account that fits you. Through life's biggest milestones and everyday moments, you will need an account that will meet you wherever you are. Face your adventure wth the style that will complement your goals and lifestyle. The choice is yours, but we'll make it easy. Lobbyist Compensation Client(s) 1 Joshua A. Tardy, partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $234,000 Advantage Capital Partners, Altria Client Services LLC, Anthem Inc. and its affiliates, Central Maine Quebec Railway, Eli Lilly & Co., Enhanced Capital Partners, Maine Dental Association, Marsys Law for All, Medical Marijuana Caregivers of Maine, Scientific Games International Inc. and Walmart 2 James Mitchell, partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $213,750 Central Maine Power Co., Comcast Cable Communications, First Atlantic Health Care, General Motors LLC, JD Irving, MaineHealth, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and Waste Management Inc. 1 3 Chris Jackson, partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $136,917 American Petroleum Inst., Cigar Assoc. of America, Consumer Healthcare Products Assoc., Leading Age Maine and New Hampshire, Maine Assoc. of Nurse Anesthetists, Maine Press Assoc., Penn National Gaming and T-Mobile USA Inc. 4 Charles C. Soltan, managing member Soltan Bass Smith LLC 621-6300, soltanlaw.com $120,300 Bay Ferries Limited, CIGNA, Johnson & Johnson, Maine Assoc. of Insurance Companies, Maine Bankers Assoc., Maine Osteopathic Assoc., Maine Society of Anesthesiologists, Maine Veterans' Homes, Medical Mutual Insurance Co. of Maine, Motion Picture Assoc. of America Inc., Petersen International Underwriters, Pine State Trading Co. and ReEnergy Holdings LLC 5 Daniel W. Walker, partner Preti Flaherty 623-5300, preti.com $98,226 Bath Iron Works, Correct Care Recovery Solutions, Cunningham Investigations LLC, Maine Independent Colleges Assoc., Municipal Review Committee Inc., New England Convenience Store & Energy Marketers Assoc., Oxford Casino and Wellness Connection of Maine 6 Jonathan Courtney, principal Courtney Policy Group 651-1947, www.courtneypolicygroup.com $84,300 Assoc. for Accessible Medicines, Maine Credit Union League, Stored Solar LLC and Tomra North America 7 James I. Cohen, partner Verrill Dana LLP 623-3889, verrilldana.com $73,568 Coalition to Ensure Fair Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment, EMERA Energy, Maine State Bar Assoc., TracFone Wireless Inc. and Verizon 2 8 Daniel J. Bernier, principal Law Office of Daniel Bernier LLC 877-8969, bernierlawoffice.com $67,500 Central Maine Apartment Owners Assoc., Maine Insurance Agents Assoc., Maine Society of Land Surveyors and National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Maine 9 Edward Pineau, president Pineau Policy Assoc. 623-2355, pineaupolicy.com $66,363 Altria Client Services LLC, America's Health Insurance Plans, Maine Credit Union League, Maine Funeral Directors Assoc., Mylan Laboratories Inc. and Small Woodland Owners Assoc. of Maine 3 10 Bruce C. Gerrity, partner Preti Flaherty 623-5300, preti.com $55,975 American Insurance Assoc., Dirigo RE, Eastern Maine Group Workers' Compensation Trust, Express Scripts Holding Co., Maine Automobile Dealers Assoc. Inc., Maine Optometric Assoc., Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI), Real Estate Valuation Advocacy Assoc. (REVAA) and Wells Fargo Government Relations 4

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