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B I Z 87 BO O K O F L I S T S 2 0 2 2 S A L A R I E S Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2020 Lobbyist Compensation Client(s) 1 Chris Jackson , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $216,583 American Chemistry Council, American Petroleum Institute, Cigar Association of America, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, Leystone Peer Review Organization Inc., L.L.Bean, Maine Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Maine Potato Board, Maine Press Association, MaineHealth, Penn National Gaming Inc., Phantom Fireworks Companies 2 James Mitchell , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $175,000 Central Maine Power Co., Comcast Cable Communications, Darden, First Atlantic Health Care, JD Irving, Maine Natural Gas, Maritimes & Northeast, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), Procter & Gamble, Waste Management Inc. 3 Joshua A. Tardy , partner Mitchell Tardy Jackson Government Affairs 104 Sewall St., Augusta, 04330 622-1365, mitchelltardyjackson.com $109,683 Central Maine Quebec Railway, Advantage Capital Partners, Altria Client Services LLC, Maquoit Bay LLC, Scientific Games Corp., Walmart Inc. 4 Charles C. Soltan , managing member Soltan Bass Smith LLC 96 State St., 2nd Floor, Augusta, 04332 621-6300, soltanlaw.com $102,200 CIGNA, Maine Association of Insurance Cos., Maine Bankers Association, Maine Osteopathic Association, Maine Society of Anesthesiologists, Maine Veterans' Homes, Medical Mutual Insurance Company of Maine, Motion Picture Association Inc., Pine State Trading Co., ReEnergy Holdings LLC, T- Mobile 5 Daniel J. Bernier , principal Law Office of Daniel Bernier LLC 179 Main St., Suite 304, Waterville, 04901 877-8969, bernierlawoffice.com $65,500 Maine Insurance Agents Association, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Maine, Central Maine Apartment Owners Association, Maine Society of Land Surveyors 6 Edward Pineau , president Pineau Policy Assoc. 126 Arnold Road, Vassalboro, 04989 623-2355, pineaupolicy.com $65,250 Altria Client Services Inc. and its affiliates, ATV Maine, Centene Corp. on behalf of its affiliates and subsidiaries, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, Maine Credit Union League, Maine Funeral Directors Association, Viatris Inc. 7 Andrew Hackman , principal lobbyist Serlin Haley 51 Franklin St., Boston, 02110 617-778-1200, www.serlinhaley.com $63,850 American Institute for Packaging and Environment (AMERIPEN), Anthem Inc. and its affiliates including Beacon Health Options, Consumer Technology Association, Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., Facebook Inc., Flexible Packaging Association, International Sleep Products Association, Personal Care Products Council, TRUGREEN 8 Laura H. Harper , senior associate Moose Ridge Assoc. P.O. Box 71, Hallowell, 04347 441-3060, www.mooseridgeassociates.com $58,966 Maine Association of Physician Assistants, Maine Family Planning, National Association of Social Workers - Maine chapter, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Inc., Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, The Bingham Program 9 Zachary S. Lingley , Patriot Consulting LLC 45 Melville St., Augusta, 04330 902-0179, patriotconsultingmaine.com $50,000 Oxford Casino 10 Robert J. Tardy , Somerset Associates PO Box 336, Newport, 04953 341-0343 $43,500 CropLife America, Maine Harness Horseman's Association, MillerCoors, Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) 11 Daniel W. Walker , partner Preti Flaherty 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04330 623-5300, preti.com $43,376 US Hemp Roundtable, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Maine Association of Independent Schools, Maine Independent Colleges Association, Municipal Review Committee, New England Convenience Store and Energy Marketers Association, Oxford Casino, Ski Maine Association, Wellness Connection of Maine 12 Michael V. Saxl , managing principal Maine Street Solutions LLC 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04332 623-3889, mainestreetsolutions.com $32,216 AARP, AT&T, DISH Network LLC, DraftKings Inc., FanDuel Inc., Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, LogistiCare, Maine Cannabis Industry Association, Share Our Strength, Turo, University of New England, Visa USA Inc. 13 James I. Cohen , partner Verrill Dana LLP 45 Memorial Circle, Augusta, 04332 623-3889, verrilldana.com $32,186 American Coatings Association, Coalition to Ensure Fair Access to Opiate Addiction Treatment, Emera Maine, Maine State Bar Association, Maine Water Utilities Association, Verizon 14 William V. Ferdinand , Jr. , shareholder & chair, legislative & government relations practice group Eaton Peabody 77 Sewall St., #3000, Augusta, 04330 622-3747, www.eatonpeabody.com $29,312 Maine Affordable Housing Coalition, Maine Children's Alliance, Maine Real Estate Managers Association, Maine Transit Association, Maine Water Environment Association, Mayors Coalition, Comp TIA, Maine Ambulance Association, Maine Forest Products Council Notes: Pertains to lobbying year Dec. 1, 2019, to Nov. 30, 2020. 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. This list was compiled by Timothy Doyle. SOURCE: Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report Maine's highest-paid lobbyists Ranked by compensation reported to the Maine Ethics Commission, 2020 This list was compiled by Timothy Doyle. N O T E S : Pertains to lobbying year Dec. 1, 2019, to Nov. 30, 2020. 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. S O U R C E : Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, Lobbyist Compensation Report