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Berman & Simmons

United States 2025

Overview

Helping Mainers for Over 110 Years

Berman & Simmons is Maine’s leading personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, with a rich heritage dating back to 1914. Our team of 14 attorneys and 40+ talented legal professionals handles a wide range of cases involving vehicle and trucking accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, defective products, falls and unsafe properties, sexual abuse, and other serious injuries. Currently, we’re part of a coalition of four prominent law firms assembled to represent victims and their families associated with the tragic shooting incident on October 25 in Lewiston, ME.

We Handle the Toughest Cases—And Win

We are proud of our ability to take on the most significant and complex cases and our involvement in matters of social importance. With fierce determination, we represent the people of Maine against the toughest opponents, including insurance companies, medical establishments, government entities, and long-standing institutions—and we win.

We Know What’s at Stake for Our Clients

We understand the physical, emotional, and financial impact that follows a preventable personal injury or wrongful death. Our attorneys never lose sight of what’s at stake for you and your family. At Berman & Simmons, you’ll have an experienced legal team building your case and helping you every step of the way. This gives you the comfort and confidence you’ll need to focus on your recovery.

Founded:
1914
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Practice Areas:
44
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

Regional

Augusta-ME

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1
Augusta-ME
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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1
Augusta-ME
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Portland-ME

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1
Portland-ME
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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1
Portland-ME
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
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1
Portland-ME
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Rankings

Regional

Augusta-ME

Tier
1
Augusta-ME
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Augusta-ME
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Portland-ME

Tier
1
Portland-ME
Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Portland-ME
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier
1
Portland-ME
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Practice Areas

Berman & Simmons has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 3 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • All Types of Serious or Catastrophic Personal Injury Claims
  • Automobile and Motorcycle Injuries
  • Automobile Collision
  • Automobile Injury
  • Birth Injuries
  • Birth Trauma
  • Boat Accidents
  • Boating accidents
  • Brain Injury
  • Burn Injuries
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
  • Child Sexual Abuse
  • Defective Products
  • Defective Products and Products Liability
  • Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
  • Dram Shop / Liquor Liability
  • Hospital Liability
  • Hospital Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Medical Negligence
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Pedestrian and Bicycle Injuries
  • Personal Injury
  • Personal Injury Accidents
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Products Liability
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Tractor-Trailer Collision
  • Tractor-Trailer. Delivery and Commercial Vehicle Injuries
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Truck Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims
  • Vehicle Injury
  • Wrongful Death

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Berman & Simmons proudly has 5 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Lewiston, ME
Bangor, ME
Portland, ME
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