Alicia Rea is a J.D. candidate at the University of Maine School of Law with a Master’s in Public Administration and Policy from American University. As her 10-week Summer Associate program at Berman & Simmons comes to an end, we sat down with her to talk about her experience at Berman & Simmons. Q: Why did you decide to apply […]
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Have you suffered a traumatic brain injury? Four reasons why working with a lawyer immediately after a brain injury can be critical to your recovery.
The challenges, struggles, and upheaval that follow a serious brain injury can overwhelm even the most resilient individuals and families. A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can deprive a person of their independence, mobility, ability to work, or even the capacity to manage basic self-care. Brain injury acquired through trauma rarely occurs in insolation. It is common for brain injury victims […]
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Berman & Simmons Offers Translation and Interpretation Services
At Berman & Simmons, we are proud to work with clients from many diverse backgrounds and provide access to justice regardless of language. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for you and want to make sure you fully understand the legal proceedings and documents involved in your case. If you would like to have documents translated […]
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Berman & Simmons: No To Racism
Berman & Simmons denounces racism, oppression, and hate in all its forms. We acknowledge the historic and current injustices that impact communities of color. Black people, Indigenous peoples, and people of color in Maine, and across the country, deserve to live with dignity, with their civil and human rights protected, and without fear for their safety. We join others in […]
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COVID-19 Exposure at a Veterans Home: Can I Bring a Case?
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to be felt in every corner of the country and among people of all ages and walks of life. However, certain groups are more at risk―and see more sickness and death―than others. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to the ravages of the virus, and older Americans who live in the close quarters of nursing […]
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10 Ways to Support Essential Workers, Local Businesses and Those in Need During COVID-19
With the outbreak of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, Mainers are facing troubling and uncertain times. The first positive test result was reported on March 12th. As of today, April 16th, we have 633 confirmed cases in the state―spanning 15 of our 16 counties―and sadly, 19 deaths. The number of confirmed cases in the U.S. is gut-wrenching at 644,188 and […]
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If My Loved One Dies or Becomes Critically Ill from the Coronavirus, Can I Bring a Lawsuit?
On April 6, 2020, the estate of a deceased man, Toney Evans, sued Walmart in state court in Illinois, alleging that Walmart was responsible for Mr. Evans’ death. Mr. Evans, a Walmart employee, died on March 25 from coronavirus. The lawsuit alleges that Mr. Evans contracted coronavirus from other Walmart employees. Tragically, over 18,000 Americans have already died from coronavirus. […]
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Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Hope Rubito
In 8th grade, Hope Rubito was in a very dark place. Having moved from Gray to Lewiston a few years earlier, she was a victim of constant physical and verbal abuse at school and cyberbullying online. The torment was so great that at age 13 she attempted suicide and would’ve succeeded if a teacher hadn’t notified her parents about her […]
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Celebrating Our Youth Leaders: Isla Wilson
Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment, a sustainable coastal farm in Freeport, ME, is the place where Isla Wilson first started working with animals. As a young child, Isla’s family would visit Maine on the weekends from Boston and find themselves spending time at the farm. There, Isla learned how to care for the animals and milk the […]
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What COVID-19 Means for Your Personal Injury or Medical Malpractice Claim
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted daily life for many of us here in Maine. The court system is not immune to these changes. The state and federal courts in Maine have taken dramatic steps to fight the pandemic with physical distancing measures, issuing a series of emergency orders that have temporarily changed the rules and procedures that govern civil claims […]