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Richard L. Hartley was raised in a small cabin on the shores of Sebec Lake in rural Maine.  Home-schooled during the early years, Rick then graduated from Foxcroft Academy in 1989.  He went on as only the second student from his high-school to attend Princeton University, graduating with a degree in Russian History.After living abroad for a time, Rick made the commitment that he would return to Maine to practice law.  Immediately following Law School Rick became the resident prosecutor for Sagadahoc County.  In his tenure as prosecutor, attorney Hartley became intimately familiar with all facets of Maine's criminal justice system.  He acted as legal counsel and conducted legal training for numerous law enforcement agencies.  He also honed his trial skills during hundreds of trials, many before juries.Since 2002, Rick has dedicated himself entirely to criminal defense.  He has defended clients against charges of murder, manslaughter, sex crimes, robbery embezzlement, drug trafficking, operating under the influence (OUI), operating after revocation (OAR), domestic assault, and a variety of other felony and misdemeanor charges in both state and federal courts.  Rick is a member of the bar of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Committed to criminal defense, attorney Hartley served on the Board of Directors for the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (MACDL). He was elected first as the Vice-President and then the President of MACDL, Maine's voice for it's criminal defense bar.. In 2009, Rick was honored by his selection as Top 100 Trial Lawyer, by the American Trial Lawyers Association - an honor which he as again received for each year since.. Moreover, In his daily practice as a criminal defense attorney, Rick is a savvy negotiator and a tireless advocate in the courtroom for each and every client.

Lisa was born in Bangor, Maine, in 1960. Her family has lived in Bangor since the 1890s. She studied at the University of Maine and in Mexico City, Mexico. During her senior year in college, she worked for Olympia Snowe as a congressional intern in Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 1988 and has been practicing at Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP since September 1988. She is admitted to practice before the Maine Bar, the United States District Court for Maine and the Penobscot Tribal Court. Lisa’s practice is varied, but she currently focuses on workers’ compensation, Social Security disability, and personal injury law.. Lisa lives in Bangor with her daughter, Johanna. For fun, Lisa walks, kayaks, cross-country skis and is an avid reader. She is a former Board member of the Bangor Humane Society and previously served on the development committee. Lisa also served on the Board of Amicus, an organization which provides professional support for people with disabilities. She is currently on the Endowment Committee for Spruce Run, a local non-profit organization committed to ending domestic violence. Lisa has been a partner at Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky, LLP since 1996.

Kirk is one of the founding partners of Bloomer Russell Beaupain. He has many years of practicing experience in Civil Litigation, Criminal Litigation, Business Law & Management, Corporation Formation and Dissolution, Family Law, Divorce, Parental Rights & Custody, Protection From Abuse, Real Estate & Land Use, Contract Disputes, and Personal Injury.. Kirk is a native of Hermon, Maine and spent several years prior to law school working for a local auto dealership. Kirk brings a tremendous amount of real world experience to his daily work as one of Bangor’s more seasoned litigators. The courtroom is Kirk’s natural domain and his experience is priceless. When Kirk isn’t working on a case he spends his leisure time with his family in Canada and at his cabin in Argyle.

It is an honor to be able to serve individuals who have been injured, who have been wrongly terminated or who have some other type of legal concern that requires the assistance of a trial lawyer. My focus is on my client, trying to understand their unique particular situation and bringing their case to a just and fair conclusion, whether through settlement or trial, commensurate with their goals, needs and objectives. Having been a defense lawyer for fifteen years before I embarked on my personal injury career, I have an understanding of what insurance companies and juries are likely to consider in awarding maximum recoveries to my clients.

I'm a general practice attorney in Bangor, Maine.  My current practice concentrates on the following legal areas:. FAMILY LAW - I accept a wide variety of family law cases, including divorces, modification of child support orders, and parental rights and responsibilities actions. Please review my profile here and my website for more details on how I can help you.. CRIMINAL DEFENSE - I have experience representing clients in a wide array of criminal issues in many parts of the State of Maine.  I handle nearly all types of criminal matters including but not limited to misdemeanors, felonies, pleas, bench trials, and jury trials.  Please review my profile here and my website for more details on how I can help you.

I am the newest addition to Willey Law Offices, joining the firm after graduating from Roger Williams University, School of Law (located in Bristol, Rhode Island) in 2012. I went back to law school after having a prior career as a professional glassblower and glassblowing equipment manufacturer, as well as a glassblowing instructor on a number of levels.. Having resided in Brooklyn, N.Y. for a number of years, where I worked at UrbanGlass, my wife and I moved to New Orleans, LA to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. After Hurricane Katrina uprooted us from our new life in New Orleans, LA (moving there two and a half months prior to Katrina's destructive effect on the city), we then began the long journey of pursuing new careers; I then decided on a career in legal advocacy.. I am licensed to practice law in Maine, Massachusetts and the United States Virgin Islands, as well as in the U.S. District Court, for the District of Maine and the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals. I am also an accredited Veteran’s Advocate/Attorney. I focus my practice in all areas of litigation, as well as share in my father’s passion for zealous advocacy of our firm's clients.. In my spare time I enjoy gardening, CrossFit, and spending time with my wife and children, enjoying activities such as hiking, biking, swimming and travelling abroad. I have a deep interest in learning about and visiting new places and cultures. I have lived in Cairo, Egypt as well as Cortona, Italy. I have also spent time travelling throughout Europe, Central America, South East Asia as well as Eastern Europe. I firmly believe that having a sensitivity and understanding of other people's ways of life has allowed me to become a better person and a better attorney and has aided in my ability to fully and zealously represent my clients.

Erik focuses his practice on criminal defense, family matters and commercial disputes. Prior to joining the firm, Erik served as a prosecutor in Pennsylvania and a law clerk in the Maine District Court.

Attorney William G. Bart has lived in Maine for over three decades, and is proud to practice law in this great state. Born in Boston, Attorney Bart graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Maine, before earning his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. He has been practicing law for 15 years, and started his own practice in 2007. Since becoming a sole practitioner, Attorney Bart has been one of the most respected defense attorneys in the area, and has helped countless Maine residents with criminal law issues, including felonies, misdemeanors, and OUI.He has been admitted to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, U.S. District Court for the District of Maine, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit. Additionally, he is a member of the Maine State Bar Association, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, and the Main Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.Attorney Bart currently lives in Levant with his wife. In his free time he enjoys hunting, fishing, canoeing, and snowshoeing.

Attorney Benjamin Gideon is trusted by his clients to handle some of the most complex, high-profile legal battles in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and elsewhere in New England and the nation.. Many of Ben’s cases involve people who were seriously injured or killed because of negligence within large corporations. He is motivated to hold negligent corporations accountable, and to prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future.. Whether it’s a case against the U.S. Government, a ski resort that fails to properly maintain its equipment, a multinational communications company that does not protect utility workers, the owners of the cargo ship El Faro, or a negligent healthcare organization, Ben is not afraid to take on and defeat the most powerful defendants. He has achieved remarkable results for his clients, including a $22.5 million jury verdict that was one of the top 100 verdicts nationwide.. Ben has developed expertise across a broad range of case types, including personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, products liability, nursing home, and other complex civil litigation matters. Ben is a fierce competitor who thrives under pressure and enjoys the role of standing up for everyday people who have been wronged.. “We go to extraordinary lengths to make sure our clients have the best chance to win,” Ben says. “When it comes to preparation, we are going to do more, and we are going to do it better, than anyone else involved in the case.”. Ben is a Maine native. Following college, he served as Political Director to Congressman Tom Allen during his successful primary campaign for U.S. Congress.. Ben is a frequent speaker on court room and trial strategy at conferences in Maine and across the country, and has published numerous articles on these subjects.