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Timestamp: 2019-04-24 16:23:48+00:00

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With over a decade of experience representing businesses and individuals in matters before state and local government agencies, Ben Crittenden has established himself as a leader in administrative and regulatory law. He represents clients through all levels of the administrative process, appearing before various regulatory and licensing boards and seeing matters through appeals to all levels of Kentucky’s courts. Ben’s comprehensive experience includes matters involving the Board of Tax Appeals, Public Service Commission, Department of Financial Institutions, Public Service Commission, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Insurance, and various professional licensing boards. Ben works closely with his clients to determine their objective and develop the appropriate strategy, which often involves negotiating with government officials to obtain favorable and economical outcomes. Ben is often called upon to advise clients regarding issues of constitutional, statutory and regulatory interpretation. He also represents clients in commercial and business disputes.
Commonwealth v. Roanoke Cement Company, LLC, 443 S.W.3d 1 (Ky. App. 2014) – Represented limestone quarry in successfully obtaining mineral severance tax refund concerning out-of-state sales credit.
Commonwealth of Kentucky v. AutoZone Development Corp., 2007 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 1130 (Ky. App. Oct. 12, 2007) – Represented retailer in successfully protesting Kentucky Income Tax assessment based on taxpayer’s structure as a REIT.
Sprint Communications, L.P. v. Department of Revenue, Franklin Circuit Court, Case No. 14-CI-00773 – Represented telecommunications provider in successful negotiations of alleged sales tax liability involve application of resale exemption to access charges to other providers.
Board of Education of Fayette County v. Apple, Inc., Fayette Circuit Court, Case No. 10- CI-05732 – Represented retailer in successful negotiations of occupational license fee obligations based on physical presence within Fayette County.
Commonwealth v. St. Joseph Health Sys., Inc., 398 S.W.3d 446 (Ky. App. 2013) – Represented natural gas company in litigation concerning applicability of utility gross receipts license tax on sales made to non-profit hospital.
Application of South Shore Water Works Company for an Order Approving Transfer of Ownership and Control, Kentucky P.S.C. Case No. 2012-00476 – Represented water company in proceeding that obtained regulatory approval for asset sale to municipality.
Grayson Electric Cooperative Corp. v. Kentucky Public Service Commission, Kentucky Court of Appeals, Case No. 2015-CA-00805 – Represented electric utility before the Public Service Commission and Franklin Circuit Court in successful boundary dispute against another electricity provider.
Application of Windstream Kentucky East, LLC and Windstream Kentucky West, LLC, Kentucky P.S.C. Case No. 2014-00283 – Represented telecommunications provider in action to obtain regulatory approval to transfer real estate assets into REIT.
Secretary of Labor v. Winner’s Choice Bowstrings, LLC, Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission, Case No. 5223-14 – Defended manufacturer against OSHA citations and negotiated a favorable resolution.
National Vision, Inc., Kentucky Board of Optometric Examiners Complaint Proceeding –Secured dismissal of complaint against optometrist regarding alleged violation of law requiring separation of eye examinations and eyeglass sales.
InforMed, Kentucky Board of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists – Represented online continuing education provider in successful appeal of one-year suspension of from providing services in Kentucky.
UBS AG v. Nivison, Franklin Circuit Court, Case No. 08-CI-1336 – Represented financial services company in action to recover funds mistakenly transferred to customer and negotiated a favorable resolution.
In the Matter of the Application of Cook and Reeves Wheelchair Transportation, Inc., Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Vehicle Regulation Docket No. 14-073 – Represented transportation company in successful adversary proceeding to obtain certificate to operate.
Guardian Angel Staffing Agency, Inc. v. Commonwealth, 2015 Ky. App. Unpub. LEXIS 446 (Ky. App. June 19, 2015) – Representing medical staffing company in successful defense of a bid protest appeal brought by a competitor.
Prior to joining Morgan and Pottinger, Ben was a law clerk to Chief Judge Karl S. Forester of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky and later worked in the government and regulatory affairs practice group with one of Kentucky’s largest law firms.
Ben and his wife, Amy, live in Lexington where she is a graphic designer for Kentucky Educational Television. They have two young children, Beatrice and Elliott, and are active with Providence Montessori School and Second Presbyterian Church. In addition to practicing law and spending time with his family, Ben is an occasional marathon runner and bourbon enthusiast.

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