Education
- Indiana University, 2008
- University of Maine School of Law, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Maine (2012)
- U.S. District Court, District of Maine (2012)
About Attorney Tim Kenlan
Attorney Tim Kenlan represents clients with personal injury and product liability claims, and has extensive experience handling insurance coverage issues. He also works with senior attorneys at the firm on complex trial matters. Tim attended the University of Maine School of Law where he focused on litigation, legal writing, and trial advocacy. As a student attorney for the law school’s legal aid clinic, he developed his trial skills and gained significant courtroom experience by representing low-income Mainers in a wide range of legal matters. Tim conducted and won more contested hearings than any other student in the history of the school.
Since joining Berman & Simmons, Tim and has quickly earned a reputation as one of the state’s top young attorneys, including recognition by Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star.”
“A lot of my clients feel powerless, defeated, and beaten down when we first meet, and many are unable to work. They don’t see a clear path back to a normal life,” Tim says. “I am an attorney who will listen to them, understand what they are saying, and believe in them. Helping my clients when others won’t, or when others have given up, is a real opportunity to make a difference in their lives.”
Tim not only helps his clients see that clear path, he also puts in the hard work to make sure they get there. This high level of personal attention, motivation to deliver the best results, and creative approach to the law are characteristics Tim brings to the Berman & Simmons team.
A native of Vermont, Tim traveled around the world in pursuit of other interests, including music, languages, and food, before finding his calling as an attorney. He played trumpet at the prestigious Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University; studied in Russia while earning a degree in Russian Language and Literature; and worked as an executive chef at restaurants in Indiana and Maine.
Ultimately, the practice of law was the career that satisfied Tim’s strong desire to help others, while challenging him both creatively and intellectually.
Attorney Timothy Kenlan is a dedicated advocate who has achieved exceptional results for his clients in a variety of personal injury cases. Tim’s expertise in holding negligent parties accountable ensures that his clients receive the justice and maximum compensation they deserve. Below are some of his notable achievements:
Notable Verdicts & Settlements
- $2.5 Million settlement for a man who had been sexually assaulted at a summer camp as a child
- $1.4 Million settlement for a man killed in a car crash
- Maximum Limits settlement for a catastrophically injured man and woman who were shot by a Maine Marine Patrol Officer
- $900,000 settlement for family of a woman killed in a car crash caused by an intoxicated driver
- $515,000 settlement for family of a man killed by a drunk driver on New Year’s Day
- $500,000 collective settlements for users of defective mobility assistance devices
- $350,000 Settlement arising from institutional wrongful death
- $300,000 settlement for a man injured when a fire escape fell off a building
- $237,000 settlement for injuries caused in a fire due to a faulty electrical receptacle
More About Tim
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Recognition & Achievements
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Super Lawyers ― “Top Rated Personal Injury Attorney (Rising Star)”
- The Best Lawyers in America ― “Ones to Watch”
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Memberships & Distinctions
- American Association for Justice, 2014–present
- Maine State Bar Association, 2012–present
- Maine Trial Lawyers Association, 2012–present
- Chairperson, Trinity Jubilee Center, 2019–2021; Board Member, 2017–2021
- Board President, Tri-County Mental Health Services, 2022; Board Member, 2019–2021
- Board Member, Midcoast Symphony Orchestra, 2019–present
- University of Maine School of Law
- Selected member of the Trial Competition Team
- Recipient of the Faculty Award for Trial Advocacy
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In The News
- Group suing Maine’s Catholic Church asks high court to reconsider state of limitations ruling, Press Herald, February 11, 2025
- How a Maine court ruling on child sex abuse claims compares with the rest of the country, Press Herald, February 2, 2025
- Maine victims, Catholic Church wait nearly a year for high court ruling on childhood abuse cases, Press Herald, September 8, 2024
- Man settles sexual abuse lawsuit against Maine’s Catholic church as dozens more await ruling, Press Herald, April 9, 2024
- Bangor YMCA faces lawsuit in regard to 1979 child sexual assault, WABI 5 (CBS), February 21, 2024
- Sister of man killed by Falmouth police drops lawsuit, Press Herald, February 27, 2024
- Lawsuit filed against former Camp Kieve employee, Newscenter Maine, January 13, 2024
- Family of autistic man killed by police at Augusta shelter files wrongful death lawsuit, Central Maine, December 17, 2023
- Six new childhood sexual abuse lawsuits filed against Portland diocese, Newscenter Maine, August 14, 2023
- Man sues former camp counselor for alleged sexual abuse, Press Herald, January 12, 2023
- Lawsuits against Portland Diocese adding up as more allegations of childhood sexual abuse reported, WABI, December 21, 2022
- ‘So happy!’ Larry Lord is going home, Sun Journal, April 8, 2020
- Maine Compass: Don’t grant immunity for providers during outbreak, Central Maine, May 12, 2020
- Claim filed against Big Moose Inn on behalf of Maplecrest patient from Madison who died from COVID-19, Press Herald, November 16, 2020
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Publications
- Maximizing Results in Maine Trucking Cases, IN BRIEF (Berman & Simmons, Lewiston, Me.), Summer 2017
Tim's Client Testimonials
When the Stakes are High, We Deliver
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“Tim took the time to answer my questions and he spoke plain English so I could really understand what was happening with my case at all times.”- Pat M.
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“Tim was extremely professional, kind and compassionate and helped me navigate the tricky legal situation I was faced with living out of state.”- Dale S.
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“Tim was gracious, knowledgeable in negotiations, and kept in touch with me throughout the one-year period of a personal injury claim”- Dolores C.