Our daughter was struck and killed by a drunk driver while she was working at a camp in Maine…read more Because our family is not from Maine, we asked two attorneys with whom we have worked and whose opinions we value and trust to vet an on-the-scene personal injury attorney in Maine. As it turns out, their recommendation of Steve was well placed and his care and handling of our case was not only thorough, with extreme attention to detail, but he often metaphorically held our hands as he guided us through our extremely difficult, painful and emotional case. We are confident that every penny that could be recovered in wrongful death allowances was recovered from several parties. The recovered monies were put into an estate fund and eventually disbursed to two scholarships and several other causes that our daughter would want to support. He was compassionate, well-informed and persistent in pursuing the case to its successful conclusion. There was one tack we were interested in taking that Steve gently but firmly told us would be useless and costly ~ and he was absolutely right. Steve is an amazing personal injury attorney but working with him goes far beyond his extensive legal knowledge and skill. He advised us on how to prepare for the driver's plea and sentencing and helped us craft our victim impact statements. We flew back to Maine for the sentencing and he was with us every step of the way. His guidance, care and expertise made a sad and difficult day bearable. In short ~ Steve is highly professional, knows Maine law inside out, and will pursue every avenue that is worth pursuing, while at the same time he will be forthright and honest about when it is best to step back and spare more legal expense, time and anguish.

From the owner: My Practice Focuses On: Personal Injury…read moreWrongful Death Carr & Motor Cycle Crashes Bicycle & Pedestrian Crashes Sexual Abuse Timber Theft Pharmacy Errors Dog Bites Family Law Collaborative Divorce Social Security Disability Pharmaceutical Products Liability

We have had two different real estate closings with this firm and they're incompetent…read moreprocrastinators. Both closings were pushed out over a month because they aren't willing to do their work. Do not use this firm or attorney for real estate closings!!! Very difficult to work with.

I've been in real estate for 3 decades and have done hundreds of real estate sales. Each time…read moreI've had a buyer choose this attorney or his firm, the closings never occur on time and I've had to have my own real estate attorney help them to do their work. Do not use this firm for real estate purchases! They will not finish their job on time every time!

I hired him for grand parents rights and instead of having me he worked for my daughter and gave…read morethe excuse that other people always pays for other people. He took a case for my daughter that was about her kids instead of my case of grand parents rights for her children. I called many times asking and he never answered me until much latter when I find out he took my daughters case and charged me for it. This lawyer refused to pay me my money and I have taken him to the bar and will take other means to get my money back. I do not believe he has done a single thing for her and I know he hasn't done anything for me to earn the money I paid him. If you have had a problem please contact me about this lawer. arlinda2@comcast.net

From the owner: When you are faced with important life decisions regarding family relationships, you should…read moreconsider seeking the counsel of Smith Law Offices. We can help you understand the issues involved and create the best possible outcome for your family-related concern, including: Divorce Child Custody Paternity Property Division Military Divorces Pensions Car accidents involve insurance as well as personal injury law, so it is very important that victims of a crash contact a lawyer immediately. Smith Law Offices can help you in the following ways: We will ensure that your injuries are properly documented for purposes of filing a claim and that you receive appropriate medical care. This will help ensure you receive full compensation and medical attention for the injuries you've suffered as a result of the accident. We will mediate between the persons involved in the accident and the insurance companies to maximize the value of your claim. We will attempt to prove liability by preserving evidence and interviewing witnesses, thereby maximizing the value of your claim. At Smith Law Offices, we take your car, truck, motorcycle or work injury seriously and will work hard to make sure you receive just compensation for your injuries...

Representing VBK Attorneys at Law: Terence Harrigan…read more Mr. Harrigan certainly was cordial enough in his dealings with us. He did however, take most information from us over the phone and met only once with us. Our legal issue was with home improvement company offering "full professional installation" services in which they hire third party contractors to do the actual work. Despite the wrong doings of this company who provided absolutely "no oversight on the third party contracts from the "Project Specialist(s)" and months of waiting, giving over our own materials, time, and the only contracts we had, we were finally told in a letter including two refund checks that he had "to give you some bad news". In the long run, we were not given a case and discharged from any further representation with the implication it was more cost effective for us despite: ~ a company's contractors installing appliances that we had no control over and because of their contempt for the installation process and safety for the home owner and their own licensed bonded profession, a resulting fire with minimal damage and acknowledged "shoddy and haphazard" work is not worth any representation in the law or by a Maine law firm ~Despite this happening to two disabled adults and one being a Disabled American Veteran, despite even this, there apparently is no recourse in the entire state of Maine and no law that is here to protect a consumer from a blatant disregard for contracted services that the consumer themselves had not control in or over the selection nor retention process regardless of their "shoddy and haphazard" work. This EVEN when the installation company was made aware of individual disabilities and limitations that a consumer is not required to have to share. Despite all of that, there is no recourse to protect the disabled or the DAV in the state of Maine apparently from being taken advantage of by service contractors and home improvement companies. ~We were told that the company in control had ambiguous contracts of who they had hired and who was responsible by this attorney. Regardless, we had NO control over that part or who was sent out, fires starting, or getting help. Even with multiple phone calls to the installation company for assistance that went unaided, still, even then, we have a case that is not worth this attorney's time or their company for representation. Despite our limited income we still have paid every bill upfront and even gave 1k in good faith monies which the remainder of the 1K was reimbursed in two checks with the discharge letter. Probably doesn't sound right to you either the average/disabled person out there. Regardless, we were dropped and disregarded and hope this really isn't how the state of Maine is truly represented by the law and the people who are to advocate for ANY citizen that needs help. We are going to post it to the VBK business too since their letterhead and representation has been done by Mr. Harrigan. Hopefully it will help others from wasting time, resources, and their finances on someone who isn't, won't, or never could, help.

From the owner: Armanda Beal Day Attorney at Law has 20 years of experience in Divorce and Family Law. She will…read moreprovide you with quality service from the start.

Very friendly staff. Mr. Hodsdon was very professional, kind and knowledgeable. Highly recommend…read morehim.

Very unprofessional. Hung up on me while discussing a case and wouldn't return emails sent. 0/0…read morewould not recommend.