Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Listed, Chambers USA

2017

Future Star, Benchmark Litigation

2017

Listed, Super Lawyers

2017

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Future Star, Benchmark Litigation

2016

Listed, Super Lawyers

2016

Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2016

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Future Star, Benchmark Litigation

2015

Listed, Super Lawyers

2015

Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2014

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Listed, Super Lawyers

2014

Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2014

Future Star, Benchmark Litigation

2013

Listed, Chambers & Partners USA Guide

2013

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Future Star, Benchmark Litigation

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2011

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Listed, Best Lawyers in America

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Work Experience

2005 - Present

Partner, Preti Flaherty LLP

1997 - 2004

Associate, Preti Flaherty, LLP

1996 - 1996

Summer Associate, Preti Flaherty, LLP

1995 - 1995

Law Clerk, New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County

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Associations

2011 - Present

Maine Bar Foundation

Fellow

2009 - Present

Litigation Counsel of America

Fellow

2008 - Present

Portland Ovations

Board Member

2008 - Present

New England First Amendment Coalition

Board Member

2007 - Present

Campaign For Justice

Contributor

2006 - Present

New Hampshire Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

Maine Freedom of Information Coalition

Clerk

2000 - Present

Media Law Resource Center, Defense Counsel Section

Member

1997 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2006

American Red Cross of Southern Maine

Board Chair

2000 - 2006

Maine Technology Institute, Environmental Board

Board Member

1998 - 2011

New York State Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Gunning v. Doe

Judgment Affirmed

McDonough v. City of Portland

Judgment Affirmed

In re Conservatorship of Emma

Report Discharged

Landry v. Fidelity Brokerage Services

Award in Favor of Claimant

MaineToday Media, Inc. v. State of Maine

Remanded to the Superior Court

In Re. MaineToday Media, Inc.

Order barring Public From Voir Dire Process Vacated

Pike Industries, Inc. v. City of Westbrook

Affirm in Part, Vacate in Part, Remand for Further Proceedings

MacImage of Maine LLC v. Androscoggin County, et al.

Judgment Vacated; Remanded for Further Proceedings

McCormick v. Lachance

Judgment Affirmed

Anastos v. Town of Brunswick

Judgment Affirmed

In Re. Brookfield Renewable Power Inc.

Decision and Order Approving Transfer of Ownership

In re. United States Surgical Corporation and Mallinckrodt, LLC

Won Modification of Commissioner's Order

CJT Enterprises, LLC v. Ropemakers Park, LLC

Won Motion to Dismiss

In re Connanicut Island Sole Source Aquifer Designation

Notice of Sole Source Aquifer Determination

Sullivan v. City of Augusta

Affirmed in Part Reversed In Part

Gregoire v. Morgan Stanley DW, Inc.

Award in Favor of Plaintiff

Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc. v. State of Maine

Judgment Affirmed In Part Vacated In Part

Kenney v. Howard

All Claims Dismissed

Blethen Maine Newspapers, Inc. v. State of Maine

Appeal Granted

Estate of Sweetland

Favorable Judgment Affirmed on Appeal

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Education

1997

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Colby College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2018

Annual Bar Conference Transparency and Privacy: Court Records and E-Filing in Maine

2017

Portland Watchdog Workshop

Maine Public Records and Open Meetings Laws

2016

New England First Amendment Institute Maine Public Records and Open Meetings Laws

2015

New England First Amendment Institute Federal Freedom of Information Act

2015

Maine Pro Chapter Society for Professional Journalists Fair Report and Neutral Reportage Privilege: Issues & Problems

2013

What You Need to Know About Public Records What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings: Maine

2013

New England First Amendment Institute Tips for Staying Out of Legal Trouble: Common Issues in Defamation, Privacy, Copyright

2012

Shining Light on our Elections Maine's Right to Know Law: An Introduction

2012

Freedom of Information: Maine Calling Freedom of Information

2011

New England First Amendment Institute The Nitty Gritty: How to Harness State Freedom of Information Laws

2007

What You Need to Know About Public Records and Open Meetings

Public Records Laws -- Overview & Exemptions

2006

Managing C Stores and Protecting the Environment When Good Groundwater Fund Claims Go Bad

2005

Society of Professional Journalists Seminar

The Repoters Privilege in Maine

2005

New England Associated Press News Executives Conference

Ongoing State Freedom of Information Cases

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Publications

2017

Maine Townsman Cyber update: Free Speech, FOAA, and website privacy policies

2015

A Practical Guide to Evidence in Maine Expert Witness Opinion Testimony: Admission and Exclusion in Maine

2014

Preti Flaherty Government Contracting and Procurement Update: Public Access to Trade Secrets in Proposals and Bid Documents in Maine

2012

Preti Flaherty, LLP What to do after a Data Breach: A Primer on Maine's security breach law

2012

Media Privacy and Related Law Maine Chapter

2012

Maine Bar Journal Public Access to Judicial Proceedings and Records in Maine: Worth Protecting

2011

Open Courts Compendium Maine Chapter

2010

Maine Press Association Disclosures on Campaign Contributions: A Primer for Newspapers

2010

Preti Flaherty, LLP Maine's Public Records Law Now Applies to Private Contractors Doing Business with the State of Maine

2010

The Forecaster Courts Reject Schools' Blanket Use of Privacy Statute

2009

Media Libel Law Maine Chapter

2007

Reporters Privilege Compendium Maine Chapter

2006

News Media & the Law From the Hotline Column

2006

Open Government Guide Maine Chapter

2005

Maine Bar Journal Tort Killer: Applying the Economic Loss Doctrine to Service Contracts

2003

Maine Law Review Time to Reconsider Nullum Tempus Occurrit Regi – The Applicability of Statutes of Limitations Against the State of Maine in Civil Actions

1999

Maine Bar Journal Freedom of Access Law: It's Not Easy Keeping Secrets

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Languages

English

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