$ 200-300 per hour
Verne was admitted to the Maine and Federal Court Bars in 1999 and the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2003. Prior to starting Paradie, Rabasco & Seasonwein , Verne was a partner at Trafton and Matzen since February 2002, and he practiced for 2 years with the firm of Gosselin, Dubord and Rabasco in Lewiston, Maine.
Verne’s practice has been in general litigation with a focus on personal injury, vaccination injury, criminal defense, appellate matters, and family matters. He has worked diligently in obtaining compensation for those injured in motor vehicle accidents, at day care facilities, slip and falls and from the administration of vaccinations. In the courtroom, Verne has secured many not guilty verdicts for criminal clients, including those charged with Operating Under the Influence, Criminal Threatening, Assault, Murder and others. In 2005 Verne was admitted to the United States Court of Federal Claims, where he assists individuals who have been injured due to adverse reactions to vaccinations.
Along with being a criminal defense attorney and personal injury lawyer in Maine, Verne is also an active member of his community, having served as a City Councilor in the City of Auburn, as a Board member of the Auburn/Lewiston YMCA, Central Maine Health Ventures and the Auburn Suburban Little League. He is an active supporter of youth sports in the community, volunteer coaching for football, basketball and baseball.
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26 years
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$ 200-300 per hour
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217 main street, Suite 202, lewiston, ME, 04240
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Posted by Patricia | November 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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
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...
Posted by Melinda Collins | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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 ...
Posted by Joseph | July 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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
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 ...
"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."
"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."
Social Security & Disability lawyer
2018
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Paradie & Rabasco
2002 - 2012
Attorney, Trafton & Matzen
2005 - Present
United States Court of Federal Claims Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Member
Not guilty all nine counts
$177,000.00
$100,000
Not guilty verdict
Not guilty
$150,000
Settled for $240,000
$60,000
Settled for $725,000.00
Not guilty
Affirmed
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BS - Bachelor of Science
2014
Jury Selection
2014
Coerced/False Confessions
English
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