Maine Trial Lawyers

What Is a Court Reporter or Stenographer?
A court reporter will transcribe, or write down, all testimony, arguments and rulings as they take place in the court room. The document that they write is called a “transcript” … more
What happens during a deposition?
If you file a personal injury lawsuit, the attorney for the defendant will likely “depose” you or take your deposition. A deposition is the process in which the defendant’s … more
Who Can Be A Judge?
A judge is the person who presides over a court of law. The judge has usually practiced law for a significant amount of time before being either elected or named to serve as a judge. … more

What are Contingent Fee Agreements?
Some attorneys will accept cases on a contingency fee basis. In short, this means that the client does not pay attorneys fees unless the client is successful in his or her case. In many situations, particularly personal injury cases, this is beneficial to the plaintiff who may not have the money to hire an attorney pursuant to a traditional fee agreement but might be willing to pay … more
Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self … more

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