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Portland, ME (November 26, 2007) –  Twenty-eight lawyers from Verrill Dana, LLP have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2007 edition of New England Super Lawyers.  This impartial and well-respected annual guide recognizes the top five percent of lawyers in Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.  The rigorous selection process includes peer nominations, a blue-ribbon panel review and independent research on candidates.  Advertising in the New England Super Lawyers guide has no bearing on the selection process.

Portland attorneys included are Eric D. Altholz (Employee Benefits/ERISA); Juliet T. Browne (Environmental); Anthony M. Calcagni (Real Estate); Roger A. Clement, Jr. (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights); Judith M. Coburn (Estate Planning & Probate); Christopher J.W. Coggeshall (Real Estate); Douglas P. Currier (Employment & Labor); Beth Dobson (Banking); Gregory S. Fryer (Business/Corporate); Gregg H. Ginn (Employee Benefits/ERISA); James G. Goggin (Intellectual Property); Mark K. Googins (Business/Corporate); William S. Harwood (Administrative Law); David C. Hillman (Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights); Keith C. Jones (Business/Corporate); James T. Kilbreth (Business Litigation); William C. Knowles (General Litigation); Alan D. MacEwan (Business/Corporate); Christopher S. McLoon (Tax); Richard G. Moon (Employment & Labor); Charles R. Oestreicher (Real Estate); James C. Palmer (Real Estate); and A. Robert Ruesch (Construction Litigation).

Boston attorneys included are James F. Coffey (Business/Corporate); Gene D. Dahmen (Family Law); Donna M. Evans (Business Litigation); George P. Field (Business Litigation); and Gail Pennington (Estate Planning & Probate).

“We are honored that so many of our lawyers were chosen for this distinct recognition,” said Verrill Dana Managing Partner David E. Warren.  “While only five percent of attorneys practicing in New England were selected, nearly 30 percent of Verrill Dana lawyers were chosen for inclusion.  They, along with their colleagues, help to make Verrill Dana one of the most respected law firms in New England, and beyond.” 

About Verrill Dana:

Verrill Dana, LLP is a full service law firm with more than 100 attorneys conducting a nationwide practice from offices in Portland, Augusta, and Kennebunk, Maine; Boston; Hartford; and Washington, DC.  To learn more, visit our website at www.verrilldana.com.

Finding a reputable law firm is vital when you are pursuing a legal claim. Finding the right law firm for your legal dispute is vital as a good solicitor could mean success whereas one that does not provide a good service could mean that you lose your case. It can be extremely daunting trying to find a good solicitor as the stakes are seemingly so high.

It is also the case that most people that are looking for a reliable law firm are doing so for the first time and therefore have no experience in what to look for. The other major pitfall that people looking for legal support face is that the cost of legal professionals varies massively and knowing how to make the most of your budget is extremely difficult. Solicitors are on the whole very expensive so it can be very tempting to try and cut corners and go with the cheapest option but this will not always save you money in the long run.

In most situations when you are completely unaware of which company to work with you can usually stump for the more expensive company and have faith that they will provide the best service. Sadly you can’t make the search easier for a lawyer by punting for the most expensive ones as these tend to be ridiculously expensive. As a result you need to read as much as you can about the firms that you are looking at and seek testimonials from people that have used them before.

That being said the law industry is incredibly well regulated and all of the solicitors out there are extremely well qualified. As a result there is a certain amount of options for people even if you have a small budget. Most legal professionals price their time per hour so the most important thing that you can do is to make sure that you make the most of the time that you have with them. So how can you make sure that you get the most for your money from your Law Firm?

The first thing you need to do is to be organised. You need to write down a long list of questions that you can ask your solicitor so that you can get all the answers you need from your solicitor in one go. When you meet your solicitor make sure you ask how long the meeting will last and how much it will cost. Because the costs of your meeting are likely to be high, be as brisk as possible and directly ask the questions that you want answered. There is no use being subtle!

Go through your list of questions and make notes on the answers that you are given. It is often the case that in the heat of the moment that you forget the answers that you are given and being able to refer back to the answers in future is extremely useful. Don’t be afraid of taking notes and if you don’t understand something get the solicitor to explain it to you until you do. It is no good pretending that you understand if you don’t.

It is also possible and advisable that you ask your solicitor to write you a letter that details the conversation that you had in your meeting so that you can keep written record of the things that you have discussed.