Approximately one - third of my practice involves my representing people injured as a result of the wrongful conduct of others. I handle both catastrophic injury claims and modest injury claims. I negotiate, and where necessary litigate through trial, claims involving a wide range of personal injury matters including automobile, slip and fall and dignitory torts. My representation of personal injury plaintiffs typically involves investigation and marshaling of supporting claim documentation, negotiating with insurance company claims adjusters, obtaining payment for ongoing medical and other expenses prior to the initiation of suit, and intensive trial preparation. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. I will personalize the client to the adjuster, or, at trial, to the fact-finder, assuring an appreciation for the impact of the injury on the client's lifestyle.
 

I provide timely and efficient representation of lenders to ensure maximum return from distressed real estate and other secured and unsecured loans. I practice before both the United States Bankruptcy Courts for Maine and New Hampshire, as well as state courts throughout Maine.

My work in the field of creditors' rights has helped me develop solid working relationships with some among the professionals that are an essential part of the foreclosure/workout process, including top area real estate brokers, appraisers and auctioneers. Obtaining a judgment is often only half the battle; I am prepared to continue the process of post-judgment collection or deficiency enforcement associated with soured loans.
 

Often, the foundation of a solid and favorable business relationship is a carefully crafted contract which minimizes the incidence of disputes, and, should a dispute arise, provides clear and enforceable remedies for the aggrieved contracting party. Whether at the inception of the business relationship and written contract when an understanding and attention to detail of your firm's business needs is paramount, or when circumstances require your firm's contractual rights and interests be vigorously protected, I will bring sound reasonable advice to your table, and if need be, zealous advocacy for your individual or firm's contractual interests in court.
 

No area of the law tends to be more contentious than divorce and custody matters. Apart from advising the client on the substantive law in which the clients rights are grounded, I regard as crucial my task of assisting the client in dealing with unreasonable behavior from the opposing party.

I provide diligent, responsive and cost-effective representation to both plaintiffs and defendants involved in all manner of civil disputes, including, among other areas, boundary and other real estate litigation. Whether the clients need for effective representation in litigative matter is episodic or continuing, the matter is zealously handled through and including the trial of the matter, if necessary. Winning the lawsuit is only half of the battle, and often leads to further proceedings to enforce the judgment. My experience in the area of foreclosure and collection lends itself well to seeking and obtaining a resolution of disputes that typically arise in the course of collecting on a judgment that has already been won.