Meryl Poulin

Meryl Poulin

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023
Awarded Practice Areas
Civil Rights Law Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awarded Practice Areas
Civil Rights Law Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Works at
Gideon Asen LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Meryl Poulin is a trial lawyer based in Auburn, Maine, serving clients at Gideon Asen LLC. She is driven by her dedication to her clients and a competitive spirit that motivates her to stand up and advocate in the courtroom for those affected by the negligence of others.

Throughout her career, Meryl has found profound inspiration in witnessing the resilience and determination of her clients. Her clients often exhibit exceptional courage when they choose to fight for justice after experiencing wrongdoing.

Meryl's approach to representation prioritizes her clients' individual stories and backgrounds. She believes that understanding her clients on a deeper level is crucial to effective advocacy and strives to ensure her clients receive thorough and compassionate legal support.

At Gideon Asen LLC, Meryl is a proponent of taking calculated risks to serve clients—emphasizing not just comprehensive preparation but also strategic efforts to secure meaningful outcomes.

Meryl has earned recognition in Best Lawyers – Ones to Watch specifically for her work in Civil Rights Law, Medical Malpractice Law for Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation for Plaintiffs, and Product Liability Litigation for Plaintiffs. She is also acknowledged in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, a distinction for attorneys making a notable impact in their early years of practice.

Works at
Gideon Asen LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Gideon Asen LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • Colby College, B.A., graduated 2011
  • University of Maine School of Law, J.D., graduated 2017

Bar Admissions

  • Maine, Maine State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • United States District Court for the District of Maine

Affiliations

  • Litigation Counsel of America - Associate Fellow
  • Society of Women Trial Lawyer - Member
  • Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA) - Board of Directors
  • Maine Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Governors

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Civil Rights Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Additional Information

  • Invited Lectures
  • 2022 Trial Lawyers University, Webinar with Ben Gideon, Turning a $7.5K Offer Into A $5.5M Verdict.
  • 2022 Maine State Bar Association, Summer Bar Meeting, Big Data and Focus Groups
  • 2023 Maine State Bar Association, Summer Bar Meeting, Seeing is Believing: Using Day in the Life Videos at Mediation and Trial
  • 2023 Maine Trial Lawyers’ Association, Annual Meeting, Verdicts
  • 2024 Maine Trial Lawyers’ Association, Trial Essentials Series, Preparing Your Plaintiff for Deposition and Trial
  • 2025, presentation to the Maine Attorney General's Child Protective Division, Efficient Use of Medical Records During Expert Testimony
  • 2025, MyLaw CLE, Dissecting the Medical Malpractice Case: Records, Depositions, and Experts
  • 2025 TRTCLE nationwide webinar, Winning the Battle of the Experts: Techniques for Effective Medical Witness Examination.
  • 2025 Maine State Bar Association Summer Conference, Mastering the Opening Statement: Capturing the Jury from the Start.
  • Published Articles
  • Attorney-Conducted Voir Dire in our Recent Trial, with Ben Gideon, Aug. 4, 2024, Maine Lawyers Review; Moot Court Judge, University of Maine School of Law, 2017 - present.
  • Convenience Store Liability in Maine, with Taylor Asen, Feb. 15, 2024, Maine Lawyers Review.
  • The Coming and Going Rule, with Taylor Asen, March 14, 2024, Maine Lawyers Review.
  • You Don’t Look Like a Lawyer, with Rosie Wennberg, Dec. 5, 2024, Maine Lawyers Review.
  • What Is Severe Emotional Distress Worth? Androscoggin County Jury: $5.5 Million, with Ben Gideon, Nov. 15, 2022, Maine Lawyers Review;
  • Teaching
  • Adjunct Professor, Trial Advocacy, University of Maine School of Law, 2023 – present.
  • Moot Court Judge, University of Maine School of Law, 2017 - present.

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