Preti Flaherty has one of the top professional liability practices in New England. We serve as defense counsel at the local, regional and national level for a wide range of professionals. Our team brings a wealth of experience and energy in defending accountants, architects, attorneys, designers, engineers, environmental consultants, health care providers, insurance agents/brokers, officers/directors, physicians, real estate professionals, surveyors, and many other professionals in defense of an array of claims, including liability defense and risk management.

We understand the business and financial issues that face other service providers, when they are presented with a legal claim. We also understand the legal issues involved in the inter-personal relationships among professionals practicing together. We bring a practical and creative approach to assisting our clients in developing effective dispute avoidance and resolution strategies. When litigation is unavoidable, we vigorously defend our clients in trial, arbitration and/or professional licensing and credential administrative bodies. Preti Flaherty is listed as Approved Panel Counsel by the following insurers:

Allied World National Assurance
Aspen Boston
AttorneyPro
Berkley Specialty Underwriting
Chartis
Chubb Group of Insurance Companies
Covenant
Coverys
CNA
CRICO
The Doctor's Company
Empire
Evergreen MGA
Great American Insurance Company
Hartford Financial Services
James River Insurance Group
Kindred Healthcare Operating, Inc.
Lawyer Protector Plan
Lexington Insurance
Medical Mutual
MedPro
Maine Employers' Mutual Insurance Company (MEMIC)
Metropolitan
Monitor Liability Company
National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company
National Union
Naughton Insurance, Inc.
Philadelphia Insurance Company
Primex
Professional Indemnity Agency
ProMutual Group
Redwoods Group Insurance
RLI Insurance/Mt. Hawley Insurance
Sedgwick CMS
Swiss Re
Travelers Bond & Financial Products
Travelers
Utica National
Westchester Surplus
Willis of NH
XL Insurance
York Claims Service
Zurich NA

Firm Highlights

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131st Legislature Second Regular Session Update

Adjournment and Veto Day After a marathon last day of session, members of the Preti Legislative Practice Group were at the State House on April 18 th to witness the Maine State Legislature head...

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When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Leave and Terminations

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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

Those doing business with state, county, and local government in Maine need to know their way around public records laws. What is the risk that sensitive or proprietary business information submitted in response to...

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Legal Foundations Lunch & Learn Series: Liquidated Damage, Consequential Damages Waivers, and Limitations of Liability

Our Legal Foundations Lunch and Learn Series features monthly 30-minute webinars that provide in-depth insights into recent updates, industry trends, and key issues impacting the construction industry. On  May 9 at 12:00 noon , Preti...

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Supreme Court Rules Certain Impact Fees Unconstitutional

A recent Supreme Court ruling in  Sheetz v. County of El Dorado  makes it clear that impact fees adopted by a legislative body may work as an unconstitutional taking of property. The Issue: This...

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Preti Attorneys File Suit Against Al-Generated Robocalls in the 2024 NH Presidential Primary

Representing the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual voters, Preti Flaherty, with co-counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2024 “Maine Firm of the Year"

Benchmark Litigation  has named Preti Flaherty as 2024 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. Through extensive peer- and- client reviewed research, as well as analysis of casework; the Benchmark Awards...

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Attorney Jeffrey Thaler Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Energy Law

Preti Flaherty’s attorney Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized by  Lawdragon  as one of the top 500 Leaders in Energy Law. This is Jeff’s third time named to this prestigious list since the first publication...

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Maine HR Convention: Navigating AI in the Hiring Process

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving part of our daily lives and is increasingly being used by employers. AI tools can help relieve some of the administrative burden on short-staffed HR teams, help find higher-quality candidates...

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Maine Legislature (Again) Changes Process for Selling Tax-Acquired Properties (LD 2262)

On April 16, 2024, the Governor signed LD 2262, “An Act to Amend the Process for the Sale of Foreclosed Properties Due to Nonpayment of Taxes.”  In June 2023, in response to the United...