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FAQ: Serving (or not serving) on a Maine Jury 

Can I serve on a Maine trial jury and if I am unable to serve, how can I be excused?With much attention on the national news to the trial of former President Donald Trump and the selection of jurors, one may be wondering how juries are selected in Maine. First off, to...

Your Day in Court…is Virtual?

Your Day in Court…is Virtual?

At this point we have heard enough about Zoom -- from visiting relatives and friends who may be at risk or in quarantine, attending funerals and graduations, to doing schoolwork. But did you ever think your “day in court” would take place over a Zoom session? Faced...

Mediation in the Zoom Age

Mediation in the Zoom Age

“Mediation” has been part of the legal landscape for decades. Efforts to settle sometimes contentious litigation with the help of a skilled mediator have the potential to save clients time, money, and mental and emotional angst. For years, mediation (or some other...

A Personal Injury Story

A Personal Injury Story

Longtime friends, Payton and Alex, were headed to enjoy Maine's coast on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Alex was driving his new Jeep with the top down. They planned to stop for lunch and gift shops along the way. It seemed many other people had the same idea --...