Partner
bchampion@lokllc.com
Brian L. Champion practices in the areas of :
Trusts and Estates / Family Law Matters: Brian practices in the area of estate planning, wills, trusts, charitable giving, estate and trust administration, probate litigation, elder law; and family law matters. Brian represents individuals and families in various stages of their lives. He prepares estate plans, wills, trusts, charitable giving and business succession plans. He also represents individuals and fiduciary institutions in the administration of estates and trusts, as well as, litigating matters in the Probate, State District and Superior Courts. He also represents individuals and families in substantial family law matters. He negotiates and prepares prenuptial agreements, and represents individuals in substantial divorce, custody, post divorce, annulment, international family law matters, as well as, business assessments and valuations.
Employment Law : Brian represents companies regarding employment contracts and severance agreements, ADEA, ADA, Title VII discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour matters, and breach of contract cases . Brian has developed years of experience in Age Related cases. He counsels management on Age Related matters by training executives and management on issues such as hiring, promotions, reduction in force, and termination. He also handles all aspects of negotiations for severance, resolutions through mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and when necessary, litigation at administrative agencies, and in state and federal courts.
Brian is admitted to practice in: Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He is a member of the Bar Associations for Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and the District of Columbia. Brian is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). Brian is an Honor’s graduate of the University of Maine and received his law degree from the University of New Hampshire School of Law.
BAR ADMISSIONS/ PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
STATE COURTS
Maine
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
District of Columbia Court of Appeals (Washington, D. C.)
FEDERAL COURTS
Maine
Massachusetts
District of Columbia (Washington, D. C.)
First Circuit Court of Appeals (Boston, MA.)
United States Supreme Court (Washington, D. C.)
MEMBERSHIPS
Maine Bar Association
Fellow, Maine Bar Foundation
New Hampshire Bar Association
Massachusetts Bar Association
Boston Bar Association
District of Columbia Bar Association
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (LCA)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
EDUCATION
University of Maine, with Distinction and with Honors (B. A.)
University of New Hampshire School of Law (J. D.)
COMMUNITY PUBLIC SERVICE
Member of the Board of Directors, Kennebunk Land Trust
Former member of the Board of Trustees, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter
Former Organizer of the MS Harborfest Sailing Regatta, weekend charity auction, and shore-side festival, Casco Bay, Maine
Volunteer, Mary’s Walk, Maine Cancer Foundation
HONORS
Marion Austin Barrows Memorial Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter
Exceptional Service Award, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter
Fellow Maine Bar Foundation
MILITARY
United States Air Force ( 1976-1980)
