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 »
What Happens At Your First OUI Court Date in Maine?
One of the most common questions I hear from clients is: “What happens at my first court date after an OUI arrest?” If you were arrested for Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in York County, your first court appearance will take place at the York Judicial Center. This court handles all OUI cases from towns… Read more »
Military Divorce: What You Need to Know
Military divorces involve unique legal and practical challenges that set them apart from civilian cases. Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion (LOKC) deeply appreciates the complexities and sacrifices of military service—and how it impacts divorce, custody, and support decisions. Key Differences in Military Divorce: Jurisdiction: Active-duty military members often reside in one state but maintain legal… Read more »
Federal Estate Tax and the Big Beautiful Bill
The Bill was signed into law by President Trump on the 4th of July. Many of its tax provisions are extensions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as to its application to federal estate tax. The new law raises the federal estate tax exemption amount to $15,000,000 per person and $30,000,000 per married… Read more »