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You and your family own a summer cottage in beautiful Downeast Maine. Unfortunately, you and your neighbor have an on-going dispute over some trees on your property which the neighbor complains block his view. Your neighbor owns a drone which he flies over your property whenever you and your family are outside trying to enjoyRead More
AUBURN, Maine (October 17, 2019) – Stephen B. Wade from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott has been honored on the 2019 New England Super Lawyers list. Braden M. Clement, Amy Dieterich and Jordan Payne Hay have been named to Rising Stars. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters business, is a rating service of outstandingRead More
When it comes to establishing wills and estate plans, older Americans outpace their younger counterparts. Still, according to survey data, a significant number of people between 53 and 71, lack any type of estate plan. Although managing these details can seem daunting, and even depressing, the task becomes far less unpleasant with proper understanding andRead More
AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Jordan Payne Hay has been elected to serve a two-year term as a member of the Central Maine Human Resources Association (CMHRA) board of directors. The mission of the CMHRA is to expand and enhance the knowledge and professional development of its membership and the community’s abilityRead More
Auburn, Maine –Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney, Amy Dieterich will present at a LA Metro Chamber’s seminar titled Family Medical Leave – What You Need to Know on September 17, 2019. Some of the trickiest issues that HR managers face on a daily basis are employee requests for time off due to illness. Sometimes anRead More
AUBURN, Maine (August 15, 2019) – U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2020 Best Lawyers in America® list, and eight attorneys from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott have been named. The attorneys and their practice areas are: Darcie P.L. Beaudin, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law JillRead More
It’s an unfortunate fact that seniors can be prime targets for financial abuse and scams. Sadly, the elderly are often taken advantage of by strangers — and sometimes even their own family members. That’s why it’s important that planning is in place to help seniors protect themselves and their assets. As we age, it canRead More
As an attorney practicing family law exclusively for the majority of my career, I have grown to appreciate the importance of the fit between a client’s personality and the lawyer’s style. The decision to divorce or separate is often one of the most traumatic and difficult choices a person makes in a lifetime, and findingRead More
Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Jordan Payne Hay will present about wage and hour legal issues at the Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce as part of the Chamber’s Professional Development Series. The presentation, entitled “Wage Hour Compliance FUN,” is hosted by the Chamber at the LA Metro Chamber Conference room at 415 Lisbon StreetRead More
Thanks to two Maine statutes, contractors in Maine can greatly increase their ability to get paid for their work by adhering to rather simple procedures. With limited exceptions, Maine’s Prompt Payment Act gives contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers the ability to recover not only sums owed to them, but also statutory interest, penalties, and attorney’s fees.Read More
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