LOKC Team Secures Dismissal in EEOC Litigation
Attorneys Brian L. Champion, J.R. Fallon, and Rai Dominguez secured an outright dismissal of an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) claim filed against one of the firm’s longstanding corporate clients. The claim alleged discrimination within the workplace. After reviewing all the evidence and pleadings, the agency found no evidence of discrimination on behalf of the… Read more »
Attorney Jonathan “J.R.” Fallon Graduates from the 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 “J.R.” Fallon was accepted into the MSBA Leadership Academy and recently graduated from the Class of 2026! The Academy is a prestigious program dedicated to cultivating leadership and professionalism within Maine’s legal community. The… Read more »
My Friends Tell Me I Need A Trust — Do I?
Friends mean to give you friendly advice, but they are not you and do not share your life circumstances. When clients come in to see us about drawing up a Will, they almost always ask whether or not they need a Trust. The legal answer is “maybe”. Usually, they are unclear about the differences between… Read more »
Theodore Pupilla Joins LOKC as an Associate Attorney
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is pleased to announce that Theodore Pupilla has joined our firm as an associate attorney. Attorney Pupilla brings a strong commitment to client service, legal excellence, and professional integrity. In his new role, he will work closely with our attorneys and clients, contributing to the firm’s continued success and dedication… Read more »
LOKC Graduates from the Roux Institute at Northeastern University!
It was an honor and pleasure to complete the Roux Institute at Northeastern University Venture Forward Kennebunk chapter! A special thanks to our classmates from some amazing local businesses that we look forward to keep in touch with, as well as to the Town of Kennebunk, Maine for providing LOKC the opportunity to participate in… Read more »
The Salt & Pepper Divorce: Considerations Later in Life
Divorce later in life, often called “Salt & Pepper” or “Gray” divorces, are becoming more common as long-term marriages end after decades together. This trend is particularly relevant in states like Maine, which has one of the oldest populations in the country. Unlike earlier-life divorces, these matters arise at a stage when most assets have… Read more »
LOKC Clients Prevail in Appeal of Ruling Regarding Landowner’s Riverfront Access
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has sided with Attorneys Gene Libby and Tyler Smith in their appeal of a lower court’s decision that the construction of a fence and driveway in a shared easement did not interfere with access to the Webhannet River in Wells. As a result of the April 21, 2026 decision emblematic… Read more »
Attention Parents of Young Children! From “Stop That” to Stop Gap: Why Every Parent Needs a Simple Estate Plan
If your days are filled with “Stop that,” “Don’t climb on that,” and “Please put that down,” you are not alone. For parents in the thick of raising young children, life moves fast. Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, sports schedules, and bedtime routines, creating an estate plan can feel like one more overwhelming task on… Read more »
Tyler Smith Presents at Maine State Bar Association Appellate Practice CLE
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion is pleased to share that partner Tyler J. Smith recently presented at the Maine State Bar Association’s continuing legal education program, Appellate Practice Before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, held on March 30, 2026, in Freeport. The seminar brought together members of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, court staff, and… Read more »
LOKC is Proud to Be Selected for Venture Forward Kennebunk!
We are proud to have been selected as one of the local Kennebunk businesses to participate in Venture Forward Kennebunk, an innovative program dedicated to supporting small businesses through collaboration and strategic growth. The program, “is a community-centered business growth program designed to help local entrepreneurs strengthen, scale, and sustain their businesses.” Attorneys J.R. Fallon and… Read more »