"I understand that every case carries both legal and emotional aspects, and I believe every client should have a strong advocate who will work tirelessly to successfully resolve their case."
Susan Faunce is a successful trial attorney representing people throughout Maine who have experienced serious and often life-threatening injuries through no fault of their own. Her practice is focused on cases involving medical malpractice, wrongful death, and other serious personal injuries. Susan’s success at the firm and in the courtroom can be attributed to her exceptional leadership and organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and motivation to hold wrongdoers accountable for their negligence.
From an early age, Susan knew she wanted to become a lawyer and make a significant impact on people’s lives. She was raised by a single mother who spoke limited English and lived in an underdeveloped country as a young adult. These initial experiences taught her to be courageous, resourceful, and persistent, traits she’s relied on throughout her career. Today, she is recognized as one of Maine’s leading personal injury attorneys and has achieved notable results for her clients by navigating complex legal matters proficiently and building the best case, with the best legal strategy and expert witnesses possible. As a fierce client advocate, Susan understands that every case carries both legal and emotional aspects. As a result, she works tirelessly to deliver justice and maximize results while supporting her clients’ needs with care and compassion every step of the way. In recognition of her accomplishments, Susan has earned distinction in The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Chambers and Partners, and Benchmark Litigation.
Susan is a graduate of Bowdoin College, where she majored in Government and Legal Studies and Asian Studies. After college, she worked as a paralegal on high-profile intellectual property cases at a major Boston law firm. She joined the Peace Corps and served in Morocco, teaching English to local high school students and French to women in the community. She returned home to Maine and earned her law degree from the University of Maine School of Law.
Susan is actively engaged in Maine’s legal community and dedicates her time to promoting the legal profession, advancing statewide initiatives focused on increasing access to justice for all Mainers, particularly for those living in rural communities, and expanding opportunities for women attorneys. Currently, she serves as President of the Maine State Bar Association and has held leadership roles in the Maine Trial Lawyers Association. She is an appointed member of the Maine State Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on Rules of Evidence, as well as a member of the Maine Justice Foundation. Susan is also a member of the American Association for Justice.
I am no longer on the USDC Local Rules Advisory Committee, but I think it’s important to list so perhaps you say former member and put it after Maine Justice Foundation and AAJ.
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