Litigation: General Commercial
USA Guide 2024 : Maine
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Provided by Drummond Woodsum
Drummond Woodsum's trial attorneys are involved in every type of civil and criminal litigation in federal and state courts and administrative agencies, and before domestic and international arbitration panels. Our trial lawyers are committed to aggressive representation of their clients. We listen to and address our clients’ practical and business concerns by using a full spectrum of techniques, including alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, to facilitate prompt and efficient resolution of disputes. We often draw upon the expertise of lawyers in other practice areas, forming a team approach to problem solving in litigation.
Our practice covers a broad spectrum of areas of expertise:
- Appeals to state and federal appellate courts
- Bankruptcy and other proceedings involving debtor and creditor matters
- Business, commercial, and contract-related disputes
- Civil rights claims against municipalities, public officials and public school systems
- Construction disputes
- Copyright and trademark disputes
- Criminal defense against state and federal prosecutions
- Employment disputes
- Federal Indian law-related financial and labor disputes
- Insurance defense matters
- Internal investigations of corporate or individual misconduct
- International commercial arbitration matters
- Personal injury and toxic tort claims and defenses
- Probate
- Product defect and liability matters involving consumers or businesses
- Real estate and land use matters, including easement and zoning disputes
Chambers Review
Drummond Woodsum has a respected practice with a strong team of litigators, experienced at both trial and appellate levels. It is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in contentious matters affecting colleges and universities and also sought after for its strengths in antitrust, construction, white-collar and insurance defense cases. In addition, it enjoys a fine reputation for its mediation and arbitration work and has experience in handling matters related to employment and real estate.
Work Highlights
- Drummond Woodsum represents Direct Mail of Maine in connection with breach of contract and fraud claims against Conduent Business Services.
Strengths
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"Each person we interact with has a clear mastery of their area of expertise, which offers tremendous value to our company."
"This firm is extremely capable of handling complex cases with an arsenal of capable attorneys who work very hard to make complicated cases easy to understand and defend."
"The attorneys we work with at the firm have displayed the requisite knowledge needed to effectively resolve complex healthcare claims, including regulatory discipline matters."
"Each person we interact with has a clear mastery of their area of expertise, which offers tremendous value to our company."
"This firm is extremely capable of handling complex cases with an arsenal of capable attorneys who work very hard to make complicated cases easy to understand and defend."
"The attorneys we work with at the firm have displayed the requisite knowledge needed to effectively resolve complex healthcare claims, including regulatory discipline matters."
Notable Practitioners
George Dilworth is noted for his litigation and dispute resolution practice, which includes breach of fiduciary duties matters. He currently serves as the firm's managing director.
"He is a versatile and sophisticated lawyer who has excellent judgment."
Melissa Hewey enjoys an outstanding reputation for her litigation expertise. She has a particular focus on contentious employment matters and class action lawsuits.
"She is a superb, detail-oriented, diligent and highly regarded legal mind."
"Melissa is one of the top trial lawyers in Maine for almost any civil litigation matter. She is excellent."
"She is recognized by all as a leading litigator."
Maureen Sturtevant is gaining experience in the civil litigation space, with a particular focus on medical malpractice defense claims and licensure complaints.
"Maureen is phenomenal at what she does."
"It is a pleasure to work with Maureen. Her knowledge and experience are a significant contribution to the team."
"We have been impressed with her client service and attention to detail thus far."
Robert Hayes has a diverse civil and criminal litigation practice, receiving particular plaudits for his courtroom skills.
"Rob's an expert in his field."
"He has been excellent and is handling cases very well. He is friendly and easy to get along. He is also flexible, thinks outside of the box and gives candid advise for the good of the client."
Jerrol Crouter is particularly well regarded for his mediation and arbitration experience.
"He is highly experienced in many areas."
"He's a very strategic partner and understands our goal in the context of the litigation."
Adrianne Fouts continues to develop her reputation in the Maine legal market. Her wide-ranging litigation practice includes breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation issues.
"She is a pleasure to do business with."
Elizabeth Germani has a wealth of experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in insurance defense and complex business litigation matters. Also noted for her mediation and arbitration capabilities.
"Liz was a good partner for us. She was very attentive and committed."
"She is uniformly well regarded and is a gifted trial lawyer."
Kasia Park is noted for her expertise in handling a broad range of civil litigation matters including municipal, employment and general commercial disputes.
"Kasia is a very strategic partner who understands our goals in the context of litigation. She is a good advocate for us and a good ally on the matter."
"Kasia is an excellent trial lawyer, including for sophisticated commercial litigation."
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