Verne E. Paradie Jr.

Verne E. Paradie Jr.

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at lewiston, ME
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Family

217 main street, Suite 202, lewiston, ME

About Verne

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 45%

Car accidents, vaccination injuries; slip and falls, medical malpractice, products liability.

26 years

45%
Criminal Defense 30%

All areas of criminal defense in both Federal and State Court including Operating Under the Influence, Homocide, Gross Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence Assault, Drug Trafficking, Burglary, Theft and others.

26 years

30%
Litigation 20%

Whistleblower Act claims, Workplace Discrimination, Shareholder disputes, Protection from Abuse matters, Probate Court litigation and others.

26 years

20%
Family 5%

Divorce, Parental Rights and Responsibilities, Child Support

26 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 26 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Paradie & Rabasco

217 main street, Suite 202, lewiston, ME, 04240

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Verne E. Paradie Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Patricia | November 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Fine Representation

Attorney Paradie handled my defense case with a thorough review of the accident and settled my case with the best possible outcome. I was impressed with his investigating and negotiating skills, and professional advice. If you want fine representation, contact Attorney Verne Parade.

Posted by Paul | March 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best Lawyer in Maine

Verne is a very smart, hardworking attorney who doesn't quit. We had several setbacks in our petition to the vaccine court, and they denied our petition. Verne believed in us and worked harder and longer to appeal our case. Verne's knowledge of the law and loyalty to his clients resulted in a WIN...!!! Verne made history. We thank him from the bottom of our hearts. My husband's severe injuries have left him pretty much destroyed physically but his mind is eased because he feels vindicated by this win. I'm writing for my husband because he is unable to -

Posted by Melinda Collins | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Vern Paradie is the BEST!

Attorney Paradie handled my a personal injury case that occured from an auto collision accident. Vern is an attorney who cares about his clients. My case was complicated and involved a lot of different factors. Vern went above and beyond his duties as an attorney to reslove any isssue/problems that ...arose from this accident. When I was having problems with my job, he stepped in and he didn't have to. When I had questions or concerns, Vern would return my calls quickly to answer my questions. I couldn't have asked for a more knowlegable, professional, caring gentlemen to have represented me. After a long complicated case, Vern spent an extensive amount of time litigating my case which resulted in an a settlement that was beyond my expectation. I am blessed and proud to say that I had Vern Paradie for my attoney and I would recommend Vern Paradie to anyone who needs an attoney for which I described above. Thank you Vern for all you have done.

Posted by Joseph | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Verne Paradie is awesome!

Verne has been the best lawyer I could ask for. I am in Mass and went through a divorce out of Maine and he took care of me through the whole process being so far away for over 6 months. I would recommend Verne to anyone at anytime!!!

Posted by Jessica | March 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Vern Paradie Review

On behalf of my minor daughter, who was 15 at the time of our petition to vaccine court, I sought out Vern Paradie's services as he was recommended by another local law firm who does not handle vaccine cases. Our case was challenging as the vaccine that injured my daughter is new and not many cases ...have been herd. There were no cases won yet for my daughter's particular condition. Vern helped my daughter and I, by word and deed, feel validated and secure that he was going to do everything in his power to help our case be heard in court and to ensure fair compensation was paid. He did not ask for erroneous monies upfront or otherwise as I had heard happen from other families from lawyers that they hired for their vaccine case. He was honest about the risk we were taking by not settling but respected our wishes to tell our story in court and seek fair compensation for her injuries. Vern stood up for us in court, hired an excellent expert to testify on our behalf and we did win our case. I highly recommend the services of Vern Paradie. ~Jessica RN

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Verne E. Paradie Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephen Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Verne is very knowledgeable and aggressive for his clients."

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Anthony Ferguson

Litigation lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Attorney Paradie for close to 20 years. He is well respected and very knowledgeable. I wholeheartedly endorse him as an effective attorney who will do a great job."

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Heather Seasonwein

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Verne is an excellent criminal defense attorney with over 15 years of experience. Verne has tried numerous jury trials over the years in federal and state courts and has argued before the Maine Law Court more than 20 times. Verne also represents plaintiff's in vaccination cases throughout the country. He is one of just a few attorneys in the State of Maine who is admitted in the Federal Court of Claims."

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Edward Rabasco

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Paradie & Rabasco

2002 - 2012

Attorney, Trafton & Matzen

Associations

2005 - Present

United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association

American Bar Association

Member

Maine State Bar Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. John Doe

Not guilty all nine counts

John Doe v. Department Health Human Services

$177,000.00

**** v. Department of Health and Human Services

$100,000

State of Maine v. John Doe

Not guilty verdict

State of Maine v. ***

Not guilty

***** v. Department of Health and Human Services

$150,000

John Smith v. *******

Settled for $240,000

**** v. Department of Health and Human Services

$60,000

******* v. ****** Day Care

Settled for $725,000.00

State of Maine v. ****

Not guilty

Cummings v. Bean

Affirmed

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Education

1999

Franklin Pierce Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Southern Maine

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Advanced Trial Tactics

Jury Selection

2014

Advanced Criminal Seminar

Coerced/False Confessions

Languages

English

Activity

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