Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC has been recently honored with a recognition by U.S. News & World Report in its selection of “Best Law Firms 2015 – Maine.” Selection is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations and peer review from leading attorneys in their field. Clients were… Read more »
NLRB reverses its course on e-mail policies
Historically, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stated in its 2007 Register Guard case that employees did not enjoy rights granted to them by Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act in the context of using company e-mail. The Board concluded in a 3-2 decision that employees had no Section 7 rights to use company… Read more »
Brian L. Champion selected as a “Top 100” Litigation Lawyer in Maine
Brian L. Champion was recently selected by the American Society of Legal Advocates (“ASLA”) as one of the Top 100 Litigation lawyers in the State of Maine for 2015. Brian’s selection for inclusion in this prestigious group is the culmination of an annual process, whereby the ASLA researches tens of thousands of lawyers throughout the… Read more »
Gene R. Libby to present at continuing legal education program on divorce law
On November 5, 2014, Gene R. Libby will be one of several attorneys presenting a continuing legal education program for Maine attorneys regarding family law cases. The program – called Divorce Law Guide from A to Z – is sponsored by the National Business Institute and will cover all aspects of handling a divorce case… Read more »
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion attorneys included on Top 100 Trial Lawyers list
Three attorneys from Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion – Brian L. Champion, Gene R. Libby and Timothy J. O’Brien – have been included in the 2014 edition of the The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. Selection for membership in the Top 100 Trial Lawyers is based on a thorough multi-phase process that includes… Read more »
Tara A. Rich joins the firm as an Associate Attorney
Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is pleased to announce that Tara A. Rich has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Tara’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation in a wide variety of cases including family law, employment law, property disputes, personal injury and criminal defense. Tara joins the firm after having spent… Read more »
Timothy J. O’Brien selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2014 – 2015
Timothy J. O’Brien was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 21st Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of employment law and sports law. Tim was also named by Best Lawyers as a “Lawyer of the Year” in the greater Portland, Maine community for his work in the area of… Read more »
Maine Law Court decision demonstrates need for caution in negotiating agreements
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court recently held that two attorneys verbally entered a binding settlement agreement during a deposition in a probate matter, even though no formal written agreement was ever signed or agreed to. This case highlights the importance of using clear language during negotiations that no agreement is final until a formal, written… Read more »
Gene R. Libby selected for inclusion in Best Attorneys in Maine 2014
Gene R. Libby has been selected by his peers to be included in the Best Lawyers 2014 Edition of The Best Attorneys in Maine. Gene is a founding partner of Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC of Kennebunk, Maine, and he has been recognized by Best Lawyers both nationally and in Maine for the past 10… Read more »
Timothy O’Brien and Tyler Smith obtain favorable decision for client in “whistleblower” action
Timothy J. O’Brien and Tyler J. Smith recently obtained a recommended decision favorable to their client on a motion for summary judgment filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maine. Tim and Tyler represented an employer who discharged an employee for insubordinate behavior. After being discharged, the employee filed a complaint in… Read more »