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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...
Enjoy the Summer: Five Tips to Keep You Safe This Summer
In Maine we wait all year for our beautiful summers. This is also when millions of travelers arrive to share our beautiful state. With the increased traffic, and increased use of boats, ATVs, and other outdoor recreation, serious injuries happen. Here are some tips to...
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...
Head’s up Cyclers: What to Know About Injuries and Claims
Over the past 5 years, there has been an explosion of people taking up cycling. This is in part due to the pandemic, but even before COVID, cycling has served as an alternative method of transportation and recreation. With the increase in cyclers, there has been an...
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
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 --...