LOKC Welcomes Rai Dominguez as an Associate Attorney
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is excited to welcome Rai Dominguez to the firm. Rai is a 2025 graduate of the University of Maine School of Law and joins the firm as an associate. He will be handling estate planning and administration matters. Rai’s addition to our firm strongly enhances our ability to assist clients… Read more »
Attorney J.R. Fallon Promoted to Partner
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is excited to announce that Jonathan Reed “J.R.” Fallon has been elevated to Partner, effective January 1, 2026. Since joining the firm as an associate in 2024, J.R. has distinguished himself as a counselor at law and advocate. His work is marked by professionalism, strategic judgment, and a strong commitment… Read more »
We Are Deeply Grateful this Past Year
As we close out the year and prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude. This year, our firm was honored with three significant recognitions: Earned Gold Honors and named the “Best Law Firm” by the Kennebunk, Kennebunkport, Arundel Chamber of Commerce Inclusion… Read more »
Attorney Jonathan Reed “J.R.” Fallon is selected Maine State Bar Association Leadership Academy Class of 2026
With the encouragement to apply from Attorney Tyler Smith, a 2017 Maine State Bar Association (MSBA) Leadership Academy graduate, Attorney Jonathan Reed “J.R.” Fallon has been accepted into the MSBA Leadership Academy Class of 2026. The Academy is a prestigious program dedicated to cultivating leadership and professionalism within Maine’s legal community. The MSBA leadership selects… Read more »
Attorney Gene Libby’s Opinion Clarifies Budget Authority for Franklin County, Reinforced by the Maine Attorney General
The Franklin County Commissioners recently faced a dispute over whether they could reallocate about $30,000 – primarily for health insurance stipends – after the County’s Budget Advisory Committee voted to cut those benefits. Seeking clarity, the Commissioners turned to the designated Franklin County Attorney Gene Libby. In a September opinion, Attorney Libby firmly concluded that… Read more »
LOKC Takes Gold at Chamber of Commerce “Drive to Be the Best” Awards
It is with great pleasure that we’d like to announce that Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion has earned the distinction of being named the Best Law Firm by the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce! The honor came at the Chamber’s annual “Drive to Be the Best Awards,” held on September 16th at Vinegar Hill Music Theatre… Read more »
“Call Me Back!”
Go ahead, Google: “Why doesn’t my lawyer…” Just do it! We know you want to see how it auto-fills! And what’s the number one complaint? “CALL ME BACK!!!” No joke — this is the biggest frustration we hear from clients who come to us after leaving their previous attorney. And, frankly, we don’t quite understand… Read more »
Tyler Smith Appointed to Chair Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure Advisory Committee
Tyler Smith has been appointed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court to chair the Advisory Committee on the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure, filling a vacancy due to the nomination of Joshua Dunlap to the First Circuit Court of Appeals. Tyler began serving on the Committee as a member in 2024. The Committee is comprised… Read more »
Is Leaving your Residential Home or Vacation Property to your Children a Good Idea? Maybe…
Many parents want to leave the family home to their children… “That’s where they grew up” — Or the vacation property that has all of those wonderful family memories of being together and having fun. The fun will end abruptly, though, if the transfer causes a massive tax bill, or intrafamily fighting, or creates a… Read more »
Did a Building Contractor Take Advantage of You? Know Your Rights Under Maine Law.
Hiring a contractor to work on your home or property is a significant investment – and speaking, unfortunately, from personal experience – not every contractor plays by the rules. Whether you are dealing with shoddy workmanship, unexplained cost overruns, or a contractor who simply stopped showing up, Maine law gives you rights and protections. In… Read more »