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Elizabeth P. Hunt
Fulton S. Rice
Heather Whiting
John C. Bannon
John C. Lightbody
Kelly W. McDonald
Lauren B. Weliver
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Nicholas J. Bernate
Senior Associate
As a trial attorney, I view litigation as one of many tools I can use to resolve my client’s problems
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Ellen P. Masalsky
Associate
Biography Ellen is an associate attorney who focuses on litigation, criminal law, and family law. She gained an interest in
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Lauren B. Weliver
Partner
Biography Lauren is an estate planning attorney serving clients all over greater Portland, Maine. She has worked with young parents
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Fulton S. Rice
Associate
Biography Fulton’s practice focuses largely on real estate and corporate matters. His business and corporate work involves the formation and
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Bo Bigelow
Of Counsel
I’ve always been interested in using my law degree to help people. The special education system can be baffling, and
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Christopher B. Branson
Partner / Chair of Business & Corporate Law Practice Group
Drew A. Anderson
Partner / Chair of Real Estate, Finance, & Family-held Real Estate Succession Planning Practice Group
What I love about real estate law is working on deals, and then walking around the City, seeing a building,
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Elizabeth A. Boepple
Partner
“As a former small business owner, I understand the many challenges a business owner faces every day. Helping my business
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Elizabeth P. Hunt
Partner / Chair of Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration Practice Group
Achieving client satisfaction is the essence of my job. My sole purpose is to help them visualize, articulate, and achieve
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Heather Whiting
Partner
I sincerely enjoy the connection I have with my clients. I strive to listen to their needs, inform them of
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John C. Bannon
Partner / Chair of Land Use & Environmental Law Practice Group
Whether it’s taking on a local municipality or larger state and federal agencies, people are often intimidated and don’t know
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John C. Lightbody
Partner / Chair of Public Utilities & Regulation Practice Group
I enjoy personal relationships and collaboration with clients in problem-solving and strategizing options. My focus is to help them be
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Kelly W. McDonald
Partner / Chair of Bankruptcy Practice
“What excites me is getting clients from point A to point B, through challenging terrain, and seeing them thrilled to
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Maria Fox
Partner
I love employment law. No matter is too big or too small. I especially enjoy working with employers to find
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Michael D. Traister
Partner / Chair of Construction Group / Co-Chair of Litigation and Trial Practice Group
I like helping clients work through and resolve complicated problems. Sometimes, there’s emotion involved, so part of my job can
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Peter L. Murray
Of Counsel
Since we started Murray Plumb & Murray, we’ve sought to distinguish the firm through zealous representation of clients, commitment to
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Peter S. Plumb
Partner
I want to do good by practicing law. Biography Seeking an opportunity to deepen relationship with clients, be more inventive,
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Richard O’Meara
Partner / Chair of Education Law / Co-Chair of Litigation & Trial Practice Groups
Biography Dick’s litigation and appellate practice focuses primarily on business and commercial disputes, employment law, education law, and civil
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Sage M. Friedman
Partner
I enjoy working with organizations as they grow – helping them find ways to operate more effectively and efficiently –
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Sean R. Turley
Associate
Biography Sean’s transition from the classroom—where he spent ten years as a history teacher—to the courtroom began when he recognized
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Stacey D. Neumann
Partner, Chair of Criminal/White Collar Defense and Employment Practice Groups
Nobody should be marginalized in this world. I became a lawyer to give everyone a path forward. Biography Stacey’s litigation
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