March 15, 2024

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 selects distinguished litigators and law firms in all 50 states and 10 practice areas for outstanding performance in the previous year. Since the inception of Firm of the Year Awards twelve years ago, Preti Flaherty has been recognized every year—eleven times in Maine and once in New Hampshire.

Benchmark Litigation represents one of the most respected guides to leading litigation attorneys and firms in America. Preti Flaherty currently ranks as Highly Recommended in Maine, with attorneys recognized across Benchmark’s Local Litigation Stars, Labor and Employment Stars, Future Stars, and 40 & Under Hot List.

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Greg Hansel Appointed Co-Chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Antitrust Section's Unilateral Conduct Committee

Preti Flaherty attorney Greg Hansel has been appointed to serve as co-chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Antitrust Section’s Unilateral Conduct Committee for the 2024-2025 year. The Unilateral Conduct Committee presents programs and...

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Executing Profitable Energy Upgrades

Owners of existing and planned commercial buildings can use various energy credit and incentive programs to provide economic support for energy-related facilities and upgrades like energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation, and improved insulation...

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First Circuit Court Decision Highlights Key Insurance Coverage Issues for Construction Defects

Earlier this month, in Admiralty Insurance Company et. al. v. Tocci Building Corporation et. al , the First Circuit Court of Appeals offered important guidance on the scope of insurance coverage for construction defect claims...

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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...

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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...

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

Thirty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys, including four “Ones to Watch,” have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2025, a highly regarded directory of attorneys and law firms in the United States. The individual attorneys...

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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...

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Recent Massachusetts Appeals Court Decision Holds that Construction Defects Are Not Covered by CGL Policy

The recent Massachusetts Appeals Court decision in Lessard v. R.C. Havens & Sons, Inc. (August 2024) offers important clarification for contractors, subcontractors, and insurers regarding the coverage of construction defects under commercial general liability...

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Matthew C. Worthen Joins Preti Flaherty’s Real Estate and Finance Practice Group

Preti Flaherty is pleased to welcome Matthew C. Worthen as a Director in the firm’s Real Estate and Finance Group. Worthen previously served as a Shareholder and Chair of the Real Estate Group at...

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Preti Flaherty Names Michael S. Smith as Managing Partner

Preti Flaherty announced this week the election of Michael S. Smith as the firm’s new Managing Partner, effective July 15, 2024. He succeeds David Van Slyke, who is resuming his role as chair of...