NOTE: This content is disturbing and may be challenging for some. Approaching the one-year anniversary of the death of Emma Korzeb, her parents Corrina and Ray filed a lawsuit against Bibber Memorial Chapel, citing the mortuary’s negligence in handling their infant daughter. Following the unexpected death of Emma, the Korzebs engaged Bibber Memorial Chapel in February 2023 to arrange a […]
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Attorney Susan Faunce Moderates Panel on Succession Planning at MSBA “Maine Law, Business & Society Summit”
Berman & Simmons Attorney Susan Faunce was tapped for her legal expertise to serve among the faculty for the Maine State Bar Association’s Maine Law, Business & Society Summit, an educational event convening for the legal community. The event is being held Jan. 24 – 26 at the Westin Harborview Hotel in Portland. With a theme addressing the issues that […]
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Attorney Elizabeth Kayatta Named Shareholder; Attorneys Kristin Murray-James and Charles King Join Firm
Berman & Simmons has named trial attorney Elizabeth Kayatta as its newest shareholder and announced Kristin Murray-James and Charles King have joined the firm. Elizabeth focuses on medical malpractice, sexual abuse, wrongful death, and personal injury cases, representing clients who have suffered catastrophic and life-altering injuries. She joined the firm in 2017 and has earned the following recognitions: National Trial […]
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Attorney Chuck Hehmeyer’s $25M Truck Accident Verdict Earns National Recognition in Legal Publications
The $25 million unanimous jury award to a motorcyclist grievously injured in a crash with a tractor-trailer truck earned Berman & Simmons attorney Charles “Chuck” Hehmeyer inclusion in The Legal Intelligencer’s annual “2022 Northeast Top Verdicts & Settlements.” The verdict in “Sweigart v. Voyager Trucking Corp” earned the 19th spot on the prestigious list. Case details are featured on […]
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Attorney Travis Brennan Joined Survivors of October Mass Shooting in Washington, DC To Press for Investigation
A contingent of six people directly affected by October’s mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine will visit with members of the Maine Congressional delegation. They have many unanswered questions about the events that led to the tragedy and are in Washington seeking information, answers, and accountability to help their healing and with hopes that more shootings can be prevented. Berman & […]
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Attorney Travis Brennan Joined Maine Calling’s “Oct. 25th Aftermath” Segment
Berman & Simmons attorney Travis Brennan joined Maine Calling, Maine Public live call-in radio program on November 29 for its “Oct. 25th Aftermath” segment to share updates about how the community is healing and coping one month after the shootings in Lewiston. Berman & Simmons is currently part of a coalition of four prominent law firms assembled to represent victims of the […]
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Berman & Simmons Unites with Three Other Law Firms to Advocate for Victims of October Mass Shooting in Lewiston, Maine
In response to the devastating October mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, many survivors and their families have hired legal representation to seek answers and accountability in the tragedy that resulted in the fatal shooting of 18 people and injury to 13 others. The Lewiston families have hired four prominent law firms dedicated to representing victims and their families to investigate […]
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Nine Attorneys from Berman & Simmons Named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List
We are proud to announce that nine of its attorneys have been named to the prestigious National Trial Lawyers Top 100 list. This recognition is a testament to the firm’s dedication to providing exceptional legal representation and achieving outstanding results for its clients. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from […]
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Attorneys Appear Before Maine’s Supreme Court on Behalf of Survivors of Child Sexual Assault
Berman & Simmons attorney Michael Bigos appeared before Maine’s Supreme Court, delivering oral arguments supporting the constitutionality of a law that removed the statute of limitations for adults who survived childhood sexual abuse so that they may come forward and sue their abusers and their enablers. The Bangor courtroom was full, with many survivors present. Attorney Bigos argued that Maine […]
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The Lewiston, ME Shootings: Berman & Simmons Responds
The mass shooting events that occurred at Just In Time Recreation and Schemengees Bar & Grill Restaurant in Lewiston, ME on October 25 claimed 18 lives and injured 13 others. Not only has this tragedy left our community grieving and enraged, but it has also catapulted our state into the national limelight. Sadly, Berman & Simmons’ hometown of Lewiston, has […]