PORTLAND, Maine, April 7, 2017 — The Berman & Simmons law firm released a statement today on behalf of Justin Perry of Steep Falls, regarding the indictment of Philip Macri for manslaughter in the death of Perry’s wife. Rebecca Perry, 38, was killed in a car crash in Windham on Dec. 1 . Justin and Rebecca’s daughter, 15-year-old Gretchen Perry, was seriously injured. According to police, Macri had cocaine in his system and was speeding... More
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04.06.2017
The lawyers from Berman & Simmons once again played key roles in the Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association. More than 100 lawyers attended the daylong event on March 17 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Freeport. Jodi Nofsinger organized the event, along with Celine Boyle of Shaheen & Gordon. Michael Bigos was selected as president-elect for the MTLA. He will serve a one-year term beginning in March 2018. Bigos... More
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04.03.2017
Berman & Simmons was a proud corporate sponsor of “Fill the Plate Breakfast” benefitting Meals on Wheels of SeniorsPlus . The event was held on Friday March 31 at the Hilton Garden Inn Riverwatch in Auburn. The breakfast featured Maine Attorney General Janet T. Mills, and former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Mark W. Eves, who was honored with the Ikaria Award for singular and outstanding contributions toward improving the lives of older... More
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03.28.2017
Berman & Simmons is excited to host a reception this week for students, staff, and faculty from the University of Maine School of Law in Portland. The reception is scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the firm’s office at 85 Exchange St. This social event will provide an opportunity for Maine Law students to learn about the culture and people at Berman & Simmons, as well as the firm’s summer associate... More
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03.22.2017
Jodi Nofsinger , an attorney at Berman & Simmons, will give a presentation with Nicole Maines and her father, Dr. Wayne Maines, to law students and the public at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland on Friday, March 24. The talk will be held from 12:10 to 1:10 p.m. in the law school’s moot courtroom. Nicole Maines has earned a national reputation for fighting for the rights of transgender students in Maine... More
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03.10.2017
The City of Lewiston is taking steps to improve pedestrian safety in the aftermath of several fatal accidents in recent years, including the death of 13-year-old Jayden Cho-Sargent. Jayden was struck in a crosswalk while walking to school on Nov. 3. A pedestrian safety report, compiled by City Council President Kristen Cloutier, state Sen. Nate Libby, and School Committee Chairwoman Linda Scott, was presented to the City Council this week. The report identifies problem intersections... More
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02.18.2017
The Berman & Simmons law firm has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Philip Macri arising out of a Dec. 1 crash in Windham, Maine, that killed Rebecca Perry and seriously injured her 15-year-old daughter. Attorney Steven Silin filed the civil complaint Feb. 8 at Cumberland County Superior Court on behalf of Rebecca’s husband, Justin Perry of Steep Falls. Several media outlets have reported on this legal action. Click on the links to read or... More
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02.15.2017
Michael Bigos , an attorney at Berman & Simmons, gave a presentation to students today at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland. Bigos is a 2003 graduate of the law school. His presentation, titled “Jury Presentations: Planning to Win,” explained the importance of framing a case, trial choreography, storytelling, exhibits, and focus groups for winning a case. Attorney Bigos handles complex personal injury cases, many with difficult liability, multiple defendants, and expert... More
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02.04.2017
Esther S. Yoo of Falmouth, an attorney at the Berman & Simmons law firm, has joined the board of directors of the YWCA Central Maine . The YWCA Central Maine serves the Lewiston-Auburn community by providing childcare, aquatics, empowerment programming for women and girls, social justice events, and advocacy around issues of racial and gender justice, according to the organization. Attorney Yoo represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases. She also works with senior attorneys at... More
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01.21.2017
The public statement issued this week by Berman & Simmons on behalf of Kellie Foley, the mother of the 13-year-old boy who was killed last fall while walking to school in Lewiston, was covered by media outlets across Maine. Berman & Simmons attorney Steven Silin will represent Foley in any civil actions resulting from the Nov. 3, 2016, death of Jayden Cho-Sargent. Click on the links to read or view the coverage. Lewiston Sun Journal:... More
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