One year after joining Berman & Simmons, Charles “Chuck” Hehmeyer wins the biggest ever award by a Maine Lawyer in another state’s court. Berman & Simmons attorney Charles “Chuck” Hehmeyer made history this month with a unanimous $25 million federal jury verdict in the United States Distrihttp://bermansimmons.com/ct Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on behalf of a motorcycle driver […]
Berman & Simmons News Articles
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Berman & Simmons in the News, 3rd Quarter, 2022
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud our important work is routinely featured in Maine’s top news forums. This recap of media coverage during the 3rd quarter of 2022 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Notable Client Work Berman & Simmons partners Travis Brennan and […]
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Attorneys Travis Brennan and Dov Sacks featured in Maine Lawyers Review “Jury Awards $5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case” article
In this Maine Lawyers Review article written by Jo Southard, she talks with Travis Brennan and Dov Sacks about bringing the first in-person civil trial in Cumberland County to trial and winning a $5 million wrongful death verdict for the client’s family. “Jury Awards $5 Million in Medical Malpractice Case” article, published, October 20, 2022: In the first in-person civil […]
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Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Four Berman & Simmons Attorneys as Stars; Highly Recommends Firm
Berman & Simmons and its attorneys have received a round of distinguished recognitions from Benchmark Litigation: a “Highly Recommended” rating for the firm, and four attorneys are considered “stars” or “future stars.” The firm has previously been recognized for its legal expertise by Benchmark. Attorneys Steven Silin and James O’Connell were named “Local Litigation Stars,” and attorneys Susan Faunce and […]
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TRIAL WIN: Berman & Simmons Attorneys Travis Brennan and Dov Sacks Secure Unanimous $5 Million Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict for Bowdoinham Man
On Friday, September 23, a Cumberland County jury awarded Joshua Desjardins of Bowdoinham $5 Million, as part of a unanimous verdict that found Mid Coast Hospital of Brunswick, Maine was liable for the medical negligence of BlueWater Emergency Partners of Maine. This is the first civil jury trial in Cumberland County since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. Attorneys Travis […]
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Attorney Spotlight: Robert Furbish, Berman & Simmons Research and Writing Specialist
Attorney Robert H. Furbish has been at the helm of Berman & Simmons’ research and writing team for 17 years. Since joining the firm in 2005, Bob has been integral in successfully representing thousands of Maine plaintiffs with complex legal issues. Recently, Bob announced that he would be retiring in 2022. In tribute to his decades of service to our […]
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Nine Berman & Simmons Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List
Berman & Simmons is pleased to announce that nine lawyers have been included in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, four attorneys are included in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and attorneys Daniel Kagan and James O’Connell are named 2023 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year. This is the fifth time that Attorney […]
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Berman & Simmons in the News, 2nd Quarter 2022
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud our important work is routinely featured in Maine’s top news forums. This recap of media coverage during the 2nd quarter of 2022 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Firm News Upon being named president of the Maine Trial […]
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Attorney Travis Brennan Presented at the MTLA Conference
Berman & Simmons attorney Travis M. Brennan was a featured speaker at the Maine Trial Lawyers’ Presque Isle conference held on July 15, 2022. Attorney Brennan has extensive experience successfully litigating wrongful death cases. His presentation “Wrongful Death Cases: New Developments Regarding the Recovery of Pecuniary Losses” will focus on new developments regarding the types of damages that parties can […]
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Berman & Simmons Attorney Susan Faunce Featured in MaineBiz
Attorney Susan Faunce was recently featured in MaineBiz “On the Record” with a Q&A about her life experiences and inspirations that contributed to her becoming a fierce advocate for her clients. Susan tells MaineBiz Renee C. about what it was like for her to experience racism while growing up, and how she enjoys the intellectual challenge of medical malpractice cases. […]