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1 Case: 2:13-cv MHW-TPK Doc #: Filed: 08/19/14 Page: 1 of 5 PAGEID #: 3426 LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF OHIO, et al., UNTTtrD STATT]S DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION Ptaintiffs, ROBERT H ART, cl al.. rnterv nor-plaintiffs' cr"" No.2:13-cv ' v. JUDGE WATSON MACIS'TIIAI'I.,II DCE KEM P JON TIUSTED, in his Official Capacity as Secretary of State, THE STATE OF ohio. Defcndant, Intorvcnor-Dcfcndrnt' DECLARATION OF MAIIK G. KAFANTARIS (l>ursui nt fo 2E tj.s.(1. $ 7,16) I, Mark G. Kafantaris, the undcrsigned. hereby declafe under oath and subiecl lo penally ofperjury that the following is true and conecl to the bost of nry knowlejge: 1. I am a licensed attorney in Ohio and represent the Plaintiifs in lhc rbo\(-st\l(d case.

2 Case: 2:13-cv MHW-TPK Doc #: Filed: 08/19/14 Page: 2 of 5 PAGEID #: I have reasonably inourred I I.9 horlrs pursuing the motion to compcl lntcrvenor. Defendant-Felsoci's produclion ofdocumenls. My timc-shcct is attached. ' 4. My rcasonable hourly rate is 1i I have extensive litigation experience, including cases under $ 1983 and have been continuously licedsed to practice law sitce May 8, My fcsumc is attached. FURTHER, declarant says [ot. I declare under oath that the lbregoing.is lrue and correot to the best ol'my knowledgel Mark C. Kal'artaris

3 Case: 2:13-cv MHW-TPK Doc #: Filed: 08/19/14 Page: 3 of 5 PAGEID #: 3428 KAFANTARIS LAW OFFICES 625 City Park Avenue - Columbus, Ohio Tel: (614) Fax (614) Re: Libertarian Party of Ohio, et al. v. Husted, et al. Motion to Compel Production as to Felsoci Performed by: Mark G. Kafantaris (MGK) Date Activity Description Time 7/8/2014 Filing Review Motion to Compel Production /9/2014 E mails E mails re Briefing Schedule Conference Call with Chambers (9 E mails) /9/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Conference Call /9/2014 Telephone To Co Counsel re Conference Call /9/2014 Filing Review Scheduling Order /14/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Briefing /17/2014 E mails From Co Counsel and Expert /18/2014 E mails From Co Consel and Expert and Replies Thereto /21/2014 Filing Review Felsoci Memo in Opposition /21/2014 E mails From/to Expert /22/2014 Drafting Research and Drafting of Reply to Felsoci Memo in Opp /23/2014 E mails From/to Expert /24/2014 E mails From/to Expert /24/2014 Drafting and Filing Drafting and Filing of Reply Brief /24/2014 E mails To Expert and Co Counsel /29/2014 Filing Review Notice of Service and Service of Privilege Log /29/2014 E mail To Co Counsel re Privilege Log Supplement /31/2014 Filing Review Opinion and Order re Motion to Compel /31/2013 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Decision /1/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Letter to Zeiger /1/2014 Correspondence Letter to Zeiger re Motion to Compel Issues /3/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Motion to Compel /4/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel re Cases and Authority /4/2014 E mails From Co Counsel to Counsel for Felsoci and Response Thereto Re Meet Confer /6/2014 Filing Review Supplemental Memo in Support of Production /6/2014 Filing Review Supplemental Mem In Opposition to Production /6/2014 E mails From/to Co Counsel Re Felsoci Supplemental Memo /12/2014 Filing Review Order Granting Motion to Compel /12/2014 E mails From Co Consel to Clients re Decision /12/2014 Telephone W Co Counsel re Decision /15/2014 Correspondence From Counsel for Felsoci re Production 0.10 Total Hours Hourly Rate $ Total Hourly Billing Due $3, Expenses Total Hourly Billing Due + Expenses $3,272.50

4 Case: 2:13-cv MHW-TPK Doc #: Filed: 08/19/14 Page: 4 of 5 PAGEID #: 3429 Mark G. Kafantaris 1450 East Broad Street Columbus, Ohio mark@kafantaris.com Education Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, January, 2006 GPA: 3.4/4.0; Order of the Curia; Dean s List (Four Semesters) CALI Book Awards: Con. Law I; Con. Litigation; Business Assns. I; Property II; Evidence The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio Bachelor of Arts (Major: Political Science; Minor: Film Studies), June, 2003 Dean s List: Licensure The Supreme Court of the United States The Supreme Court of Ohio and all Courts and Agencies of the State The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio The United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio The United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit The United States Tax Court Legal Experience Kafantaris Law Offices, Columbus, Ohio Attorney at Law, May, 2006 to Present General practice focusing on criminal defense, civil litigation, consumer bankruptcy, and social security disability claims U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio Judge Algenon L. Marbley Judicial Extern, Fall Term, 2005 Drafted opinions, orders, and memoranda for the Court Columbus City Prosecutor s Office Intern Prosecutor, May, 2005 to May, 2006 Prosecuted misdemeanor traffic offenses Supreme Court of Ohio Justice Evelyn Lundberg Stratton Judicial Extern, Spring Term, 2005 Prepared recommendations on pending jurisdictional memoranda and merit briefs Kafantaris Law Offices, Warren, Ohio Law Clerk, Summers 2001, 2002 & 2004 Performed legal research, drafted motions, and memoranda Law Offices of Irene K. Makridis & Raymond J. Masek, Warren, Ohio Legal Assistant, Summers 1999 & 2000 Transcribed pleadings, briefs, interviews, and client correspondence Peer Recognition Ohio Super Lawyers Ohio Rising Stars: 2011, 2012, 2014, 2015 Avvo Rated Superb (9.7/10): Martindale-Hubble Rated BV Distinguished

5 Case: 2:13-cv MHW-TPK Doc #: Filed: 08/19/14 Page: 5 of 5 PAGEID #: 3430 Mark G. Kafantaris Page Two Professional Associations City of Columbus Property Maintenance Appeals Board (Vice-Chair) Better Lawyer Magazine (Member, Editorial Board) Columbus Bar Association (Member, Fee Arbitration Committee) Omicron Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Board of Control (Legal Advisor) Credit Education Coalition (Member) Published Articles Getting Into the Cloud, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Fall, 2013, at 18. To Be Early Is To Be On Time, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Fall, 2011, at 32. The Building Blocks of Credibility, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Spring, 2011, at A Primer on Etiquette, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Spring, 2011, at 31. The Limits of Advocacy, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Fall, 2010, at 23. Dealing with Difficult Clients, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Spring, 2010 at 26. Young Lawyers Should Decompress with Non-Legal Community Work, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Fall, 2009, at 32. New Lawyers Take on a Difficult Case, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Spring, 2009, at 28. The Lighter Side of Law, COLUMBUS BAR LAWYERS QUARTERLY, Spring, 2008, at 29. Presentations Manage Your Practice-Don t Let Your Practice Manage You, 2013 Bankruptcy Law Institute, Columbus Bar Association References Mark R. Brown, Professor of Law Capital University Law School Ph. (614) Bill R. Hedrick, Chief of Staff Columbus City Attorney s Office Ph. (614) Matthew A. Zenko, Attorney at Law Ph. (614)