Berman & Simmons
Headquarters: Lewiston, ME
Headquarters: Lewiston, ME
PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 3
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1

Firm Details

Helping Mainers for Over 110 Years

Berman & Simmons is Maine’s leading personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, with a rich heritage dating back to 1914. Our team of attorneys and talented legal professionals handles a wide range of cases involving trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, defective products, falls and unsafe properties, sexual abuse, and other serious injuries. Our firm has set records in Maine and beyond, with over $1.5 Billion recovered for our clients.

We Handle the Toughest Cases—And Win

We are proud of our ability to take on the most significant and complex cases and our involvement in matters of social importance. With fierce determination, we represent the people of Maine against the toughest opponents, including insurance companies, medical establishments, government entities, and long-standing institutions—and we win.

We Know What’s at Stake for Our Clients

We understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that follows a preventable personal injury or wrongful death. Our attorneys never lose sight of what’s at stake for you and your family. At Berman & Simmons, you’ll have an experienced legal team building your case and helping you every step of the way. This gives you the comfort and confidence you’ll need to focus on your recovery.

PRACTICE AREAS: 4
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 3
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 1
Managing Director

Berman & Simmons has achieved record-setting results for people injured in Maine and beyond. Our verdicts and settlements speak for themselves:

  • $25,000,000 trucking accident jury verdict
  • $23,250,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $23,100,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $22,500,000 personal injury jury verdict
  • $17,500,000 catastrophic injury settlement
  • $17,000,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $14,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $10,000,000 commercial vehicle accident settlement
  • $10,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $9,900,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $9,500,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $8,985,000 birth injury medical malpractice verdict
  • $8,250,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $8,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $7,200,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $6,500,000 medical malpractice jury verdict

...and more.

Available 24/7
207-417-4199
Managing Director

Berman & Simmons has achieved record-setting results for people injured in Maine and beyond. Our verdicts and settlements speak for themselves:

  • $25,000,000 trucking accident jury verdict
  • $23,250,000 wrongful death settlement
  • $23,100,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $22,500,000 personal injury jury verdict
  • $17,500,000 catastrophic injury settlement
  • $17,000,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $14,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $10,000,000 commercial vehicle accident settlement
  • $10,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $9,900,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $9,500,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $8,985,000 birth injury medical malpractice verdict
  • $8,250,000 medical malpractice jury verdict
  • $8,000,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $7,200,000 medical malpractice settlement
  • $6,500,000 medical malpractice jury verdict

...and more.

Available 24/7
207-417-4199
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Awards & Focus

Areas of Practice
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
    Berman & Simmons has achieved record-setting results for patients injured by medical malpractice.  We represent clients who have suffered life-altering injuries due to preventable medical errors by healthcare providers.  
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
    Berman & Simmons, as Maine's largest and oldest personal injury law firm, has the experience and resources to fight for the maximum compensation for serious accidents or injuries. Our Maine personal injury attorneys bring their skills and determination to bear on behalf of clients who have been injured by the negligence of others.
  • Trucking Accidents
    A crash with a truck or commercial vehicle can change a family’s life in seconds. These cases are different than “ordinary” car accidents: the injuries are catastrophic, the evidence is more technical, and trucking companies and insurers move quickly to protect themselves. Berman & Simmons has delivered record-setting verdicts and settlements for clients injured by truck accidents.  
  • Wrongful Death
    For over a century, Berman & Simmons has pursued justice for families who have lost loved ones due to negligence or misconduct. As Maine’s largest and most accomplished personal injury law firm, Berman & Simmons handles complex wrongful death cases, securing compensation for emotional distress, loss of income, pre-death suffering, and medical or funeral expenses.

Jurisdictions

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