Patricia A. "Patti" Nelson-Reade

For the past 20 years, Benjamin Gideon has been committed to representing injured victims in Maine and Northern New England. As a dedicated attorney at Gideon Asen LLC in Auburn, Maine , he has successfully secured multiple recoveries above $1 million across Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Ben has notable achievements in the field of civil rights law, medical malpractice , personal injury litigation , and product liability litigation for plaintiffs. He holds the record for t...

Eric Uhl assists employers in all areas of employment law and business related litigation. He has represented clients in employment-related claims before federal and state courts throughout the country and has particular experience in defending management in matters involving: Wrongful termination Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation Wage and hour claims Private and public sector civil rights litigation Unfair competition claims Restrictive covenant agreements Misuse and infringement o...

For more than 30 years, Eric Herlan has been representing public school districts on a wide variety of legal issues, focusing on both special education and general school law questions. Eric gives clients practical guidance on how to resolve problems consistent with the law, often coming up with creative solutions to help them achieve their goals, even with the most complicated legal issues. He has represented Maine and New Hampshire school districts in more than 100 special education due pro...

Katherine A. Joyce is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Katherine A. practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine A. Joyce since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Katherine A. Joyce is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth T. High is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Elizabeth T. practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth T. High since 2003. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Elizabeth T. High is held by other lawyers.

Having represented businesses in hundreds of commercial real estate and loan transactions for nearly 20 years, Tom really knows the interests and concerns of real estate developers and investors and banks. That expertise comes from a wealth of experience in all phases of real estate development—from pre-development planning, land acquisition, and permitting and approvals, to construction, financing, leasing, and eventual sale. Tom’s insight and frank, detail-oriented approach make...

As co-chair of Pierce Atwood’s energy infrastructure group, and a member of Pierce Atwood’s tax and business practice groups, Kris Eimicke has a unique blend of technical expertise and business experience. Kris focuses on complex business transactions, with a particular emphasis on highly structured financing transactions that utilize one or more tax credit and economic development programs, including renewable energy tax credits, the opportunity zone incentive, new markets tax cr...

Travis M. Brennan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Travis M. practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Travis M. Brennan since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tra...

Dick Spencer specializes in complex problems which require effective advocacy at the local and state levels and before administrative agencies, the state courts, and the Maine Legislature. He is among Maine’s leading experts in diverse areas including land use and conservation, municipal law, and public finance. Dick also advises multi-generational families on how best to transfer their Maine seasonal and other properties to the next generation. Dick’s approach to problems is intu...

Suzanne Breselor Lowell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Suzanne Breselor practices law in Portland, Maine Best Lawyers has recognized Suzanne Breselor Lowell since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Suzanne Breselor Lowell is held by other lawyers.