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June 23, 2025

Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys More

August 15, 2024

36 Preti Flaherty Attorneys, including 4 “Ones to Watch” Recognized by National Directory More

November 2, 2023

Preti Flaherty Ranked Among Best Lawyers 2024 Best Law Firms More

August 17, 2023

Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2024, Including 1 “Lawyer of the Year” More

November 3, 2022

U.S. News – Best Lawyers Ranks Preti Flaherty Among 2023 Best Law Firms More

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Press Coverage

November 10, 2021

Preti Flaherty Attorney Dan Walker Provides Counsel in Portland Recount Battle

Bangor Daily News

November 14, 2017

Dan Walker Discusses Casino Ballot Question

The Maine Event, Maine Public Television

February 16, 2017

Legislation that would impose fee on Waterville area water district users called ‘unprecedented’

Morning Sentinel

December 7, 2016

Preti Flaherty Attorney from Midcoast recognized

The Times Record

November 21, 2016

Medical marijuana industry reacts to Question 1

WGME CBS News 13

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Firm Highlights

Leadership and Recount Update

Leadership Decisions so Far Last night and today, most Legislative leadership decisions were made. The Senate Democrats met yesterday evening and chose Mattie Daughtry, Brunswick, as Senate President over Anne Carney, Cape Elizabeth; Teresa...

Preti Flaherty Welcomes New Partner and Two Attorneys

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce the addition of a partner and two associates to the firm’s Corporate and M&A, Litigation, Government Affairs, and Municipal Law and Finance Groups. Andrew Wells joins the firm...

The Budget Saga

As one may have gathered from the headlines and political stories in the local news outlets, the atmosphere is cantankerous at the State House and has been for several weeks now. A little before...

132nd Legislature End of Session Update

The First Special Session of the 132nd Maine State Legislature finally adjourned Sine Die, or “Without Day,” on Wednesday, June 25, at approximately 5:30 p.m. Finally adjourning the Legislature in daylight, rather than in...

Legislative Budget Update

Legislative Update Governor Mills unveiled both her Supplemental Budget proposal (LD 209) for 2025 and her Biennial Budget proposal (LD 210) for FY ‘26 and ’27. The Supplemental Budget is a $94 million proposal...

Election Results Update

While results are still trickling in, the outcome in the Maine Legislative races is basically settled. Both the Maine Senate and Maine House will almost definitely remain in control of the Democrats, but with...

Swearing-In Day Leadership and Constitutional Officers Elections

Swearing-in Day for the newly elected 132nd Maine State Legislature took place on Wednesday, December 4th. This is the day that the House and Senate convene the legislative session and each votes for their...

Democratic House Leadership Update

The House Democratic Caucus met today, Wednesday, November 13, to choose their leadership team for the 132nd Legislature. The meeting was administered by outgoing Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross. The House Democrats first heard from...

Committee Assignments for the 132nd Maine State Legislature

Committee assignments have been announced for the 132 nd Maine State Legislature. There are changes to chairs and membership for many reasons. Most changes are simply due to term limits, failure to win re-election...