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Having served as a registered lobbyist, Evan strives to provide solutions-driven, responsive representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A substantial part of Evan\u2019s practice has been dedicated to the public utility field\u2014he regularly provides assistance to electric, water, natural gas, solar, telecommunications, and related utilities and businesses, including statewide organizations, before the Kentucky Public Service Commission and in other contexts.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evan served as interim General Counsel for R. J. Corman Railroad Group, a Kentucky-based organization employing 1200-plus people in 20-plus states and operating 18 short line railroads with a combined total of more than 1,300 miles of track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the alcohol sector, Evan regularly provides licensing assistance, regulatory guidance, and corporate counsel to new and established breweries, wineries, and distilleries, as well as various retailers and alcohol brand owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, Evan has served as counsel to non-profit charitable gaming licensees and their leadership in both administrative and related criminal matters, as well as advised for-profit entities dealing with litigation, regulatory compliance, and government affairs issues connected to historic horse racing, advanced deposit wagering, games of skill, and similar areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the construction industry, Evan often assists in the drafting and negotiation of complex engineering, procurement, construction and installation agreements involving projects such as off-shore windfarms, hazardous waste incinerators, and high-voltage transmission infrastructure. 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