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David B. Van Slyke,
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October 19, 2015
11 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Recognized by New England Super Lawyers More
August 17, 2015
21 Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016 More
May 28, 2015
Twelve Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected as Chambers USA Leaders in their Field More
October 28, 2014
David Van Slyke Elected President of Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation Board of Directors More
October 27, 2014
10 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Recognized by New England Super Lawyers More
August 22, 2014
21 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2015 More
May 23, 2014
Fourteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected as Chambers USA Leaders in their Field More
February 17, 2014
Thirteen Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected as Chambers USA Leaders in Their Field More
November 1, 2013
8 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Recognized by New England Super Lawyers More
September 3, 2013
Preti Flaherty Attorney Named Best Lawyers' 2014 Lawyer of the Year More
August 28, 2013
20 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers 2014 More
May 29, 2013
Preti Flaherty Earns Top Rankings by Chambers USA More
May 2, 2013
David Van Slyke Appointed by Governor LePage to NEIWPCC More
October 2, 2012
Three Preti Attorneys Named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers 2013 More
September 18, 2009
Preti Flaherty Creates Climate Strategy Group to Assist Clients with Climate Change Initiatives More
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Beneficial Use Before Provisional Acceptance in Warehouse Automation Projects

Owners facing peak season, lease commencement, or customer commitments often want to begin live operations on individual aisles, sorter lines, or zones before the system reaches provisional acceptance.  Most warehouse automation contracts, however, tie...

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10 Preti Flaherty Attorneys and 6 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2026

Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys and six practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across New England...

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Jeffrey Thaler Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy. This distinction reflects Jeff's continued leadership and influence in energy and environmental law...

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The $20 plaintiff and the million-dollar defense: a playbook for legal departments, defense counsel

Generative AI that costs $20 a month allows a self-represented plaintiff to file a civil complaint that costs a corporate defendant hundreds of thousands of dollars to defeat. One recent study of non-prisoner federal...

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Pricing Wage Compliance Risk in EPC Contracts: The Statutory Cure as the Measure of Exposure

Owners of wind, solar, and storage projects routinely ask the EPC contractor to indemnify them for any tax credit lost because the contractor or a subcontractor failed to meet the prevailing wage and apprenticeship...

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Election Update: The Blue Wave Arrives in Maine

While there are still several unknowns both in Maine and nationally, it is clear that Democrats will remain in control of the Maine State House with increased majorities in both chambers and retained control...

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1st Circ. Judge 'Roe' Denies $1B Lotto Winner's Secrecy Bid

A panel of the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Maine man who won $1.35 billion in the lottery cannot proceed anonymously in a lawsuit over an alleged violation of a nondisclosure...

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Preti Flaherty Ranked Among Best Lawyers 2027 Best Law Firms

Preti Flaherty has been ranked among the 2027 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers , earning 30 rankings, including 19 Tier 1 awards, across the firm’s Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts offices.   Best...

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2026 Mechanics Lien Boot Camp

Join Preti Flaherty and ABC Maine for the 2026 Mechanics Lien Boot Camp When a property owner fails to pay for completed work, a mechanics lien can be one of the most powerful tools...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2027, Including 2 “Lawyers of the Year” and 3 “Ones to Watch”

Thirty-two Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2027 , a distinction that highlights the firm’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence. Among the honorees are three attorneys named...

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