Our firm is dedicated to helping clients resolve disputes of all kinds effectively and efficiently, whether through litigation, mediation, arbitration, or out-of-court negotiations. We represent clients both in and out of court as well as before commissions and administrative agencies. We also offer professional mediation services to other lawyers and their clients.
We believe the first step to effective dispute resolution is to understand what's important and what's not. We stay focused on the key issues, and do not waste our time or our clients' money. Whenever possible, we strive to achieve "win-win" solutions that leave relationships intact. However, we will not shy away from full-scale adversarial proceedings when necessary to achieve justice for our clients.
We believe the first step to effective dispute resolution is to understand what's important and what's not. We stay focused on the key issues, and do not waste our time or our clients' money. Whenever possible, we strive to achieve "win-win" solutions that leave relationships intact. However, we will not shy away from full-scale adversarial proceedings when necessary to achieve justice for our clients.
Services
Divorce and Family Law: Guiding Clients through the Nuances of Maine Divorce Law and Child Custody Disputes. Whether marital dissolution is an amicable or adversarial one, divorcing couples face difficult and stressful decisions. Child custody, property disputes and post-divorce litigation are all realities of navigating divorce and family law issues.
Martica Douglas is known to fellow members of the Maine Bar as one of the State's top insurance coverage lawyers. A Westlaw search confirms that over the past 35 years she has argued many landmark coverage cases before Maine's highest court. She is an expert in the mechanics of using both Declaratory Judgment and Reach & Apply actions to resolve coverage issues, and her advice is sought by policyholders, insurers, and her colleagues in the Bar.
We know how disturbing it is to be served with suit papers. Liability insurance coverage typically protects persons and companies insured for suits that arise out of accidents or other sudden and unexpected events. Insurance companies issuing auto, homeowners', commercial liability, and professional liability policies hire our firm to represent policyholders who are sued.
When legal conflicts arise, litigation isn't always necessary, and may not be the ideal solution. State and federal courts also increasingly require ADR before a case may be permitted for trial. Douglas, Denham, Buccina & Ernst's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) attorneys help clients solve disputes ranging from personal injury to property damage to domestic, through mediation or arbitration.
Our trial work includes representing injured parties. We have secured substantial settlements and jury verdicts for our clients, including the largest award ever returned by a Maine jury for a slip-on-ice case. Our approach to trial work reflects the firm's commitment to providing top quality representation that is both effective and efficient.
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