The American Association for Justice (AAJ) has honored one of its governors, Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan, with a Certificate of Recognition for 2019. The AAJ Certificate of Recognition acknowledges AAJ members for their outstanding service to the organization. Just ten of the organization’s 56,000 members received this distinction. The AAJ’s mission is to promote a fair and effective […]
Berman & Simmons News Articles
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Berman & Simmons Secures $750,000 Settlement for Pedestrian Brain Injury Victim
A $750,000 settlement was awarded to a woman injured in a bicycle accident. The victim was crossing an intersection in downtown Camden, Maine when she was struck by a bicycle rider who had been riding dangerously, weaving through traffic and failed to yield the right of way. The victim suffered a skull fracture, traumatic brain injury, memory problems, and other […]
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Berman & Simmons Represents Arundel Dairy Farmers in First Maine Case Involving PFAS Contamination
Berman & Simmons represents Fred and Laura Stone and Stoneridge Farm in claims relating to the contamination of their Arundel dairy farm with poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. Stoneridge Farm has been operated as a family-owned dairy farm for more than 100 years. Recent testing revealed high levels of PFOS and PFOA (specific types of PFAS chemicals) in the drinking […]
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Attorney Jodi Nofsinger appointed to Judicial Nominations Advisory Committee
Attorney Jodi Nofsinger was appointed by Gov. Janet Mills to serve on her Judicial Nominations Advisory Committee, which screens candidates for judicial appointments. Judicial appointments are for seven years. Nominees must appear before the Legislature’s Judiciary Committee at a public hearing and be confirmed by the Maine Senate. Factors the committee consider in interviewing candidates include judicial temperament, knowledge of […]
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TRIAL WIN: Military Veteran Awarded $150,000 for a Neck Injury Stemming from Car Crash
AUBURN, Maine, April 16, 2019- An Androscoggin County jury awarded $150,000 in damages to Coleen Elias, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, two and a half years after she suffered a neck injury in a car collision. In November 2016, Elias was driving to work in Auburn after dropping her children at daycare when her car was struck by another driver […]
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Maine Supreme Court Upholds $2 Million Jury Award
A jury in Bangor today awarded $2 million to a Penobscot County man in a medical malpractice case against Eastern Maine Medical Center and a hand surgeon. The verdict in favor of Robbie Nason, 49, of Greenbush, concluded a weeklong civil trial at Penobscot County Superior Court.
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Berman & Simmons Attorney Susan Faunce Appointed to the Local Rules Committee of the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
Berman and Simmons attorney Susan Faunce has been appointed by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine to serve on the Local Rules Advisory Committee, effective March 1. Chief District Judge Jon D. Levy made the announcement. The Local Rules Advisory Committee studies the rules of practice and makes recommendations to the Court concerning its rules and procedures […]
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Berman and Simmons Attorney Mike Bigos Presents at National Trial Lawyers Meeting
Berman and Simmons attorney Mike Bigos presented a legislative and political update to the Council of Presidents of state trial lawyer associations from across the country. The meeting was held at the American Association for Justice (AAJ) winter convention in Miami, Florida. Bigos discussed the recent election results, including a pro-civil justice Governor and majority in the State Senate. He […]
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Berman and Simmons Attorney Susan Faunce Advocates for Women Lawyers
Berman and Simmons Attorney Susan Faunce has been elected to serve as the Women’s Law Section representative on the Maine State Bar Association Board of Governors. This member-run committee provides women lawyers a forum to network, explore professional development opportunities and discuss issues of interest to women attorneys. Susan works in Berman and Simmons’ Lewiston office, representing client claims involving […]
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Berman and Simmons Sponsors National Trial Competition
The law firm Berman and Simmons continues to demonstrate its commitment to the community by sponsoring the New England Regional Tournament of the National Trial Competition hosted by The University of Maine School of Law February 7-10, 2019. The competition was established in 1975 to give up-and-coming law students the opportunity to gain experience in trial practice, help them to […]