- Compliance and Investigations
- Political Law
- Corporate
- Sports and Entertainment
- Litigation
- Business Disputes / Commercial
- Class Action Litigation
- Insurance & Financial Institutions
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Insurance Coverage
- Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs
- Political Law
- J.D., University of Georgia, magna cum laude, 1983 (Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers)
- B.A., West Georgia College, summa cum laude, 1980
- Georgia
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- American Bar Association
- Federal Bar Association
- State Bar of Georgia, Bench & Bar, Lawyer Advertising Task Force, Legislation, Legislative Research, Professional Liability Insurance
- Georgia Bar Foundation
- Georgia Republican Foundation
- Republican National Lawyers Association
- Leadership Atlanta
J. RANDOLPH EVANS
Partner, Washington DC, Atlanta
1900 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-1108
TEL: 404.527.8330
FAX: 404.527.4198
EMAIL: revans@mckennalong.com
PROFILE
Randy Evans is the chair of the Financial Institutions practice. He handles high profile, complex litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for some of the largest companies in the world.
In addition, Randy served as outside counsel to the Speakers of the 104th-109th Congresses of the United States. He represents former Speakers of the United States House of Representatives, Dennis Hastert and Newt Gingrich, respectively, as well as J.C. Watts, former Representative to the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma. He also represents several current Members and former Members of Congress, as well as elected officials in Georgia.
Randy is a frequent lecturer and author on the subjects of professional liability and ethics, government ethics and politics. Among numerous articles and publications published, Randy is the Author of two books, The Practical Guide to Legal Malpractice Prevention (Eighth Ed. 2000) and The Practical Guide to Purchasing Legal Malpractice Insurance (Third Ed. 1999).
Randy negotiates speaking, broadcast and literary contracts including three New York Times bestsellers for political clients. He also advises clients on corporate governance issues.
Randy has been named in Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Legal Malpractice Law. Atlanta Magazine has recognized him as a “Georgia Super Lawyer” in the area of Business Litigation. JAMES Magazine has recognized Randy as one of Georgia's Most Influential People.
Corporate Board of Directors
Randy is chairman of the board of the Newt Gingrich Companies. He is also chairman of the board of the J.C. Watts Companies.
Community/Civic Involvement
Randy served as Special Master to the Georgia Supreme Court from 1999-2004. He is the longest serving Member of the Georgia Board of Elections. Randy is General Counsel to the Georgia Republican Party. He was a member of the 1994-1995 Leadership Atlanta class. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Republican National Lawyers Association.
For access to Randy's unabridged resume, please click here.