Berman & Simmons attorneys Chris Boots and Dan Kagan offered their insights and perspectives for this Sun Journal article about civil cases on hold during coronavirus “As civil cases are stalled by coronavirus, technology keeps them going” Excerpt from article: “The virus has complicated typically straightforward pretrial processes for plaintiffs who’ve filed lawsuits seeking compensation...
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Berman & Simmons attorney, Susan Faunce, has been named to the board of directors for the Maine Justice Foundation. Formerly known as the Maine Bar Foundation, the Maine Justice Foundation funds civil legal aid in Maine so that everyone has access to the justice system. It serves over 19,000 clients in need every year by making...
Climate change, gun safety and mental health awareness are three of the most debated issues in the country. They are also the focus for two inspiring young leaders who hope to drive change in their own communities and beyond. Riley Stevenson of Waldoboro and Conrad Gabriel of Portland are being recognized with the Berman &...
Berman & Simmons attorney Susan Faunce has been elected as a Revitalization Governor from Maine for the American Association for Justice (AAJ) Board of Governors. This position is reserved for only one lawyer in each state and Susan will serve a two-year term. She takes the place of outgoing Revitalization Governor and Berman & Simmons colleague...
Berman & Simmons attorney Daniel Kagan authored this op-ed discussing how the impeachment of President Donald Trump is highlighting fundamental questions about due process and the right to a fair trial. This opinion piece was published in the Portland Press Herald. What Impeachment Means for Fair Trials In America, and Why You Should Care Special...
The article "Jury Awards Lobsterman more than $800K in MedMal Case" was published in the January 30, 2020 edition of Maine Lawyers Review. A jury awarded a verdict of $848,866.64 in favor of lobsterman Stephen Robbins of Stonington, ME. The verdict was against Dr. Rafael Grossman and Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC), now known as Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center. Robbins was represented by Berman & Simmons attorneys Julian Sweet and Travis Brennan....
On November 1, 2019, a Cumberland County, Maine jury returned a $304,000.00 verdict to a Portland man who suffered a serious concussion and bodily injuries following a 2014 single car crash. The victim, Daniel Manning, was a backseat passenger in the car driven by a drunk driver that crashed into a tree. Manning suffered a...
The attorneys and staff members at Berman & Simmons are proud to contribute holiday gifts, much needed supplies, and financial donations to these local organizations during the 2019 holiday season: The Store Next Door Project, Outright L/A, Maple Hill Farms, and Wreaths Across America. The Store Next Door Project at Lewiston High School supports homeless...
The law firm Berman & Simmons recently named trial attorney Timothy Kenlan as its newest shareholder. Tim represents clients in personal injury and product liability claims. He joined the firm in 2012 and quickly earned his reputation as one of the state’s top young lawyers, being named by Super Lawyers as a rising star. He...
Eastern Maine Medical Center / Northern Light Health ordered to compensate Stephen Robbins for causing a “Never Event” A Penobscot County jury issued a $848,866.64 verdict today against Eastern Maine Medical Center (EMMC) – Northern Light Health and Dr. Rafael Grossman for injuries caused to Stephen Robbins of Stonington as a result of the defendants’...
The article "Two Juries Return Big Verdicts for Plaintiff" was published in the November 29, 2019 edition of Maine Lawyers Review. The first trial was in the matter of Brent Bouchard v. Justin Gowen and resulted in a verdict of $600,000 for compensatory damages. In this trial, Berman & Simmons Attorney Brennan represented Bouchard and was assisted by Attorney Timothy Kenlan. The second trial, in the matter of Patricia Akerson v. Cary Medical Center, resulted in a $1.2 million verdict for compensatory damages. Attorney Brennan represented Akerson and was assisted by Attorney Jodi Nofsinger....
Attorney Alicia Curtis was among the experienced legal faculty selected to present at the Maine State Bar Association’s (MSBA) Legal Year in Review, an annual educational forum for attorneys. Curtis addressed changes during 2019 that effected the areas of civil procedure and evidence and how those might impact attorneys, along with offering strategic suggestions for...
Cary Medical Center ordered to compensate Patricia Akerson for painful, unnecessary injuries after failing to properly treat internal bleeding in her leg. An Aroostook County jury found Cary Medical Center staff failed to properly monitor and treat Patricia Akerson’s internal bleeding in her leg and awarded her $1.2 million in damages to compensate her for...
A high school football player fighting domestic violence. A Somali teen working to combat the stigmas facing her peers. This is the work of Dominic Ferry of Naples and Zamzam Elmoge of Lewiston, two inspiring young people being celebrated by Berman & Simmons today in its inaugural Youth Leaders Award. The Youth Leaders Award gives...
A York County jury awarded Brent Bouchard $250,000 in damages for injuries he sustained after falling through a hole in a home under construction. Mr. Bouchard’s attorney Travis Brennan of Berman & Simmons argued that homeowner Justin Gowen, a carpenter, failed to take basic safety precautions to protect visitors and workers from the safety hazard...
New England Super Lawyers has selected 10 Berman & Simmons attorneys for its 2019 directory, which recognizes the region’s top five percent of lawyers for individual excellence in their practice areas. Attorneys Julian Sweet, Steven Silin, Daniel Kagan, Jodi Nofsinger, and Michael Bigos were each recognized as ‘Super Lawyers’ for excellence in representing clients in...
Berman & Simmons attorney Elizabeth Kayatta addressed the Maine Trial Lawyers Association 2019 Fall Seminar with a presentation: “Wrongful Death or Sudden Death: How Probate Code Changes Impact Beneficiaries in Wrongful Death Cases.” Kayatta zeroed in on the complex changes that the Maine’s new Uniform Probate Code has imposed upon the litigation of wrongful death...
Berman & Simmons has been recognized as one of seven law firms that are “Highly Recommended” by Benchmark Litigation. Now in its 12th year of publishing, Benchmark Litigation is the definitive guide to America’s leading litigation firms and attorneys. Benchmark Litigation has also recognized Berman & Simmons attorneys as “Local Litigation Stars”: Steven Silin, and...
Brunswick, ME September 22, 2019 — Berman & Simmons, the leading personal injury and medical malpractice law firm in Maine, is a champion sponsor of the Robbie Foundation’s “No Limits Run-Walk-Roll” 5K for the fourth consecutive year. The event takes place at Bowdoin College in Brunswick on Sept. 22. “No Limits” is a major fundraiser...
Berman & Simmons, the top ranked law firm in Maine for the representation of plaintiffs in civil cases, is pleased to announce that six lawyers have been recognized among The Best Lawyers in America and two lawyers have received Lawyer of the Year awards. The Best Lawyers in America® has published their list for over...