Berman & Simmons has again been named to the U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers rankings as the 2022 Best Law Firm in two categories: Personal Injury and Product Liability Litigation in the region. Firms included in the 2022 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a […]
Berman & Simmons News Articles
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Berman & Simmons Attorney Daniel Kagan Delivers Expert Guidance for National Brain Injury Panel
This month Daniel G. Kagan, a trial attorney with a focus on compensating victims of brain injury acquired due to negligence, joined Jeffrey S. Barkin, M.D., a brain injury specialist, to present at the 2021 Brain Injury Association of America “Defining Moments in Brain Injury” conference, held virtually. Both the extent and duration of brain injury recovery are highly variable, […]
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Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Elects Alicia Curtis, Esq. as New Board President
At their September board meeting, the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) welcomed Alicia Curtis, Esq. as its new Board President. Alicia joined the ILAP Board in 2017 and served in several leadership roles prior to being elected President. As a volunteer attorney on ILAP’s Pro Bono Panel since 2015, she has also helped many people seeking asylum, including several victories […]
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Berman & Simmons in the News, 3rd Quarter 2021
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 2021 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Firm News 8 Berman & Simmons lawyers were honored by inclusion […]
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Berman & Simmons Welcomes Attorney Charles P. Hehmeyer
Berman & Simmons is delighted to announce that Charles “Chuck” Hehmeyer has joined our law firm. Chuck is an experienced litigator who specializes in medical negligence and commercial vehicle accident claims. He comes to us from Raynes Lawn Hehmeyer—a leading personal injury law firm in Philadelphia, where he developed the only practice in the nation that regularly represents children who […]
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Berman & Simmons Sexual Abuse Survivors Practice Group Completes Trauma-Informed Training
As more and more survivors of child sexual abuse are coming forward to share their experiences, they are turning to Berman & Simmons for legal help. To fully understand our clients’ situation and be their best and most compassionate advocates, Berman & Simmons Sexual Abuse Survivors Practice Group has completed trauma-informed training. This education directly benefits our survivor clients as […]
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8 Berman & Simmons Lawyers Honored by Inclusion in 2022 Best Lawyers® Lists
Berman & Simmons is pleased to announce that eight of its attorneys are included in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, four are included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, and attorney Daniel G. Kagan is named 2022 Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in the Augusta-ME area. Attorney Kagan has a consistently […]
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Michael Bigos Attorney Michael Bigos Represents Parishioner Sexually Abused by Priest
In March 2021, Berman & Simmons Attorney Michael Bigos testified in favor of lifting the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse to be able to file civil suits against their abusers and the organizations where they worked. Now Attorney Bigos represents a former Old Town parishioner who was just 12 years old when he was abused by […]
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Berman & Simmons Client Eric Jabbusch Meets the People Who Saved His Life
In July 2020 Eric Jabbusch nearly died when he was crushed by 10,000 pounds of steel pilings while working a construction job on I-95. One year later he was able to thank the first responders who saved his life. Read this poignant Bangor Daily News article and watch this moving WABI story about the heartwarming luncheon at the Hermon Fire […]
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Berman & Simmons in the News, 2nd Quarter 2021
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 2021 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping Mainers find justice and recover compensation after experiencing serious personal injury. Firm News Chambers USA has selected Berman & Simmons attorneys Jodi […]