In a recent decision with potentially far-reaching implications, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court accepted the argument made by Attorneys Matthew T. Mehalic and Trevor D. Savage and held that: (1) a plaintiff’s allegation of post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) did not constitute a “physical injury” for purposes of establishing a claim for general negligence; and (2)… Read more »
David Goldman chalked up another appellate win in Zappia v. Town of Old Orchard Beach. The Law Court’s decision in Zappia promises to significantly shape the way in which local municipal land use officials are required to interpret zoning ordinances that restrict the way in which property owners make use of their own private property This… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is proud to announce that Best Lawyers recognized John Veilleux as its 2022 Lawyer of the Year in the practice area of personal injury law – defense. John was also highlighted in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber work in the practice area of insurance law.
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is proud to announce Kelly Hoffman’s settlement of a landmark Title VII and Title IX Discrimination case brought by 5 of the 7 female head coaches at Colby College. Federal and Maine equal pay laws mandate that employers may not discriminate between employees on the basis of their gender by paying… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is pleased to announce that Isobel Golden, a former Summer Associate, has returned to the firm as an Attorney. Isobel will be practicing with the firm’s professional services practice group, focusing on medical malpractice and professional liability defense. During her tenure at the University of Maine School of Law, Isobel served… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is pleased to announce that Langdon Thaxter has joined the firm as an associate attorney in our Commercial Group. Langdon is a Maine native who grew up in Portland. He attended Bard College in New York State, where he majored in philosophy with a focus on the philosophy of language. After… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is proud to announce that Joe Mavodones has joined the firm’s Professional Liability Group focusing on professional malpractice defense, general liability defense, and commercial litigation. Before joining Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, Joe worked as a judicial law clerk for Justice Thomas E. Humphrey at the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and, most… Read more »
Matthew Mehalic was admitted to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Matthew focuses his practice on insurance coverage and defense matters, but also handles general litigation matters, including, but not limited to, construction litigation, product liability, and personal injury. Matthew is willing to assist all of… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy is proud to announce that Best Lawyers recognized Bob Bower as its 2022 Lawyer of the Year in the practice area of workers’ compensation law. Bob has also been highlighted in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his high caliber work in the practice area of labor… Read more »
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC is pleased to announce the election of Noah Wuesthoff as a Member of the firm. Noah is a 1991 graduate of McGill University and graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 1994. Noah worked at a local law firm before joining Norman, Hanson & DeTroy. Noah is… Read more »
