Attorneys representing four more survivors of childhood sexual abuse by three different priests — all at St. Ann Parish in Indian Island, Maine — today filed civil complaints against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland seeking to hold the diocese accountable for damages. The sexual abuse in three of these cases happened between 1972 and 1979 when three of the […]
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Berman & Simmons Attorneys Roar Out of the Pandemic to Secure Over $36.5 Million in Jury Verdicts for Clients Seeking Justice
Berman & Simmons Trial Attorneys emerged from the pandemic into the courtroom winning over $36.5 million in verdicts for their clients between September 2022 and February 2023. This is purported to be the largest collection of trial wins over the shortest duration of time by a law firm in New England and displays the extraordinary talent and capabilities within our […]
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Four of Penobscot Tribal Nation Sue Maine Catholic Diocese Coverup of Childhood Sexual Abuse
Attorneys representing four more survivors of childhood sexual abuse by three different priests—all at St. Ann Parish in Indian Island, Maine—today filed civil complaints against the Roman Catholic Bishop of Portland seeking to hold the diocese accountable for damages. The sexual abuse in three of these cases happened between 1972 and 1979 when three of the plaintiffs were between seven […]
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Attorney Susan Faunce Appointed to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence
Attorney Susan Faunce has recently been appointed by Maine Chief Justice Valerie Stanfill to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Evidence. Susan will serve a 3-year term until September 2026. The Advisory Committee recommends improvements and amendments to the Maine Rules of Evidence to ensure the Rules sufficiently comply with constitutional requirements and maintain procedural […]
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Attorney Timothy Kenlan Invited to Present at the University of Maine’s Forensic Psychology Fellowship Event
Attorney Timothy M. Kenlan was recently invited to present to a group of post-doctoral students enrolled in the University of Maine’s Forensic Psychology Fellowship program. In his presentation “Forensic Applications in Civil Sex Abuse Applications,” Tim shared information about the role of Forensic Psychologists working with lawyers and survivors of childhood sexual abuse in the context of civil litigation. This […]
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Attorney Susan Faunce Part of Panel Discussion at Annual MTLA Meeting
The Maine Trial Lawyer Association held its Annual Meeting and Spring Seminar in Freeport on Friday, March 17. Among the lawyers presenting, attorney Susan Faunce, who serves as the MTLA’s current president, was part of a panel discussion sharing notable medical malpractice cases, verdicts, and trial stories. Formed in 1963, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association is a professional organization for Maine […]
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Berman & Simmons Attorneys Secure Victory as Maine Superior Court Judge Rules Law Eliminating Statute of Limitations for Sex Crimes is Constitutional
A Maine Superior Court judge has ruled that the law eliminating the statute of limitations for sex crimes is constitutional. Attorney Michael Bigos, who is representing 13 clients in lawsuits against the Maine Catholic Diocese with claims of sexual abuse by priests and a nun in Maine dating back to the 50s stated: “The Maine Superior Court upheld the will […]
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TRIAL WIN: Berman & Simmons Attorneys Jodi Nofsinger and Susan Faunce Secure $6.5 Million Medical Malpractice Jury Verdict in Lyme Disease Case
Berman & Simmons attorneys Jodi Nofsinger and Susan Faunce won a $6.5 million jury award on behalf of the family of Peter Smith who died from a negligent misdiagnosis of Lyme carditis in 2017. The Cumberland County jury found Mercy Hospital and one of its physicians, Dr. John Henson, were negligent in the care leading up to Peter’s wrongful death. […]
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Berman & Simmons Legal Specialists Tapped to Write Maine Trial Court Practice Book
Lawyers from Berman & Simmons have again been called upon to provide expertise to the legal profession, writing chapters for A Practical Guide to Superior Court Practice in Maine, a legal industry resource that provides invaluable insight into civil and criminal practice before the Maine Superior Court. Five Berman & Simmons lawyers agreed to provide their knowledge: Attorneys Daniel Kagan and […]
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Berman & Simmons in the News, 4th Quarter 2022
Whether online, in print, or on TV, we’re proud our important work is routinely featured in the region’s top news forums and shared nationally. This recap of media coverage during the fourth quarter of 2022 spotlights the many ways in which we’re helping our clients find justice and recover fair compensation after experiencing a serious personal injury due to the […]