AUBURN, Maine – Stephen B. Wade from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott has been honored on the 2020 New England Super Lawyers list. Braden M. Clement, Amy Dieterich and Jordan Payne Hay have been named to Rising Stars. All are repeat honorees. This is the 13th consecutive such honor for Wade, who isRead More
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Jordan Payne Hay Joins Board of the Maine Women’s Network – Androscoggin Chapter
AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney Jordan Payne Hay has joined the board of the Maine Women’s Network – Androscoggin Chapter. Maine Women’s Network (MWN) is a statewide nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase women’s professional growth and leadership skills through networking and education. “I am thrilled to join the board of the AndroscogginRead More
Nine Skelton Taintor & Abbott Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers®
AUBURN, Maine – U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers® have released the 2021 Best Lawyers in America® list. Nine attorneys from the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott have been named. Best Lawyers® is the oldest and most respected peer-reviewed publication in the legal profession. A listing reflects the respect of fellow members ofRead More
Michael R. Poulin
In Memoriam 1950 – 2020 Auburn, Skelton Taintor & Abbott is saddened to learn of the July 16th passing of our former colleague, retired shareholder and firm leader, Michael R. Poulin. Mike was a fixture at Skelton Taintor & Abbott until his retirement on December 31, 2017. As a shareholder at the firm and aRead More
Andrew Zulieve Named Chair of the Maine Bar Association Intellectual Property Division
Skelton Taintor & Abbott is pleased to announced that the Maine State Bar Association, Board of Governors has appointed Attorney Andrew Zulieve as leader of the groups Intellectual Property Section for 2020. Mr. Zulieve’s practice at Skelton Taintor & Abbott covers all non-patent areas of intellectual property law, trademarks and brand protection, copyrights, design rights,Read More
We’re Here to Help
No law firm specializes in “Pandemic Law,” but at Skelton Taintor & Abbott, we have been staying up to date about how the public policy responses to COVID-19 impact our clients in all of our practice areas. Everyone has questions about how their lives and businesses are going to be affected by this pandemic. WhileRead More
Skelton Taintor & Abbott Welcomes Three Attorneys to the Firm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUBURN, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott announces the hiring of three attorneys–Paul R. Gosselin, David R. Dubord, and Joan M. Egdall–all currently of Gosselin & Dubord, P.A. of Lewiston, effective April 1, 2020. As Gosselin & Dubord closes its longstanding office on Lisbon Street in Lewiston, its staff will also joinRead More
Protecting Our People – How STA is Responding to COVID-19
Dear Clients and Friends: We at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott hope that you, your families, and colleagues are safe and well. We are providing an update for all STA clients and friends of the firm in response to the COVID-19 situation. The impact of COVID-19 is affecting everyone in different ways. Our priorities are to keepRead More
Our Approach Regarding COVID-19
As we all rise to the occasion to best the challenges presented by COVID-19, Skelton Taintor & Abbott will continue to work on behalf of our clients with vigor and zeal. Out of concern for our clients, our staff, and the public health, Skelton Taintor & Abbott is temporarily discontinuing face-to-face contact with clients andRead More
Do I Need a Trust?
This is a common question we hear. Maybe you have a disabled child and you want a trust to permit that child to inherit without losing government benefits. Maybe you or your spouse are having health problems, and you can foresee eventually needing long-term care benefits. Trusts will allow you to avoid the expensive, public,Read More