Hallett Whipple Weyrens has hired Anna Pomerleau as the office administrator for the firm. Her previous experience includes working in administrative and coordinator positions at an accounting firm and a large insurance company. Pomerleau earned a business administration degree from the Univers...
Not if you have a condition restriction requiring that you have an Ignition Interlock Device. We recently had a case where the client risked losing their license for 2 years for an IID violation. BMV pulled our client's license for a series of about 20-plus violations. Our client was perplexed...
Anyone who has experienced childhood sexual abuse in Maine soon will be able to file a civil claim against their perpetrator, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred: Portland Press Herald: New Maine law will remove time barrier to civil claims on childhood sexual abuse Our law firm has succe...
Here at HWW we wanted to share a link from the wonderfully caring people at Help.org whose mission it is to connect those who might be needing help with addiction, whether it be for themselves or someone they care about, with available treatment and recovery resources right here in our community....
Hallett Whipple Weyrens filed a class action lawsuit against Electricity Maine, LLC and other defendants in 2016 alleging that they overcharged customers for electricity supply. A settlement in this case was recently approved by the Court. The settlement provides a fund for Electricity Maine cust...
Over the past several weeks we have watched the civil unrest in the United States unfold following the killing of George Floyd. We are aware of the profound impact of his killing and what has followed will be having on all of us but especially our black friends, neighbors and fellow citizens. W...
Hallett Whipple Weyrens, is investigating the viability of business interruption insurance coverage for restaurants and other businesses forced to close because of the COVID-19 outbreak. The outbreak shuttered all non-essential businesses, creating uncertainty and severe financial harm. As the l...
Incarcerated populations are highly vulnerable to the Coronavirus Pandemic. A federal judge agreed with Tom Hallett's argument this week and our client was released on bail so that they can shelter in place in their Maine home rather than in federal prison as they awaits their appeal. If you know someone who is incar...
As our community works together to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Hallett Whipple Weyrens, like most businesses, has changed the way that we work and serve our clients. As trial attorneys, our business is closely tied to court schedules and operations, and on March 18, 2020, Maine ...
Tom Hallett has been named Portland's Lawyer of the Year - Criminal Practice by Best Lawyers for 2020. This is not the first time Tom has been recognized by his peers for his groundbreaking legal work. Tom has also recently been recognized as a Superlawyer. HWW extends congratulations to Tom H...
For Immediate Release Thursday, March 14, 2019 David Weyrens and Tom Hallett have won a verdict of damages in excess of $2.1 million dollars on behalf of Vladek Filler, a former Maine resident who was the subject of an eight-year-long malicious prosecution conspiracy in Hancock County. This ...
Adjusting to a new school is hard. So many teen movies involve a kid moving into a new school, starting over. The problems for the student are often comical in the movies. In real life, many issues about a child starting at a new school aren't funny. And when the child's parents are not coope...
Mike Whipple was recently designated as a Superlawyer by his peers in recognition of his tireless advocacy for his clients. At the same time Daphne Hallett Donahue was recognized as a Superlawyer - Rising Star for her stellar legal work. They join Superlawyer - Rising Star Ben Donahue at t...
The results are in and Hallett Whipple Weyrens is honored to have been voted Best Law Firm in Portland Maine in the 20th annual Phoenix, Best of Portland Reader's Poll! http://www.conwaydailysun.com/portland_phoenix/news/features/the-th-annual-phoenix-best-of-portland-readers-poll-results/arti...
The holidays can be stressful for everyone, but for divorcing or separated parents, the holidays can be especially difficult. They are a reminder that from now on, important days may often require a compromise that threatens to take some of the joy out of the holiday. Having a skilled family la...
Labor day is almost here, and with it comes plenty of parties and events. Drinking and driving during Labor Day is an ongoing problem in the United States. In fact, Labor Day weekend is included in the deadliest 100 days for drivers. While Labor Day isnt the deadliest day -- thats a title rese...
HZW Senior Partner Thomas F. Hallett has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 24th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America for his work in White Collar Criminal Defense. Congratulations to Tom Hallett on this well-deserved achievement.
Maine has a very strict approach to penalizing those who operate vehicles while under the influence. If you drive a motor vehicle when you have a blood-alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher, you will be charged with an OUI. As a result of the blood alcohol content (BAC) test, the Secre...
Congrats to David Weyrens and our Client. Here is an article on the case: https://knox.villagesoup.com/p/state-wont-prosecute-wheelchair-bound-rockland-man-who-shot-intruder/1666702
You have probably heard the whole spiel that occurs when someone is arrested by the police. The officer might grab a card from his or her pocket and start reading, You have the right to remain silent and several other statements. These statements are known as your Miranda rights. There are man...
The First Circuit denied an appeal today, brought by Mary Kellett in the case of Vladek Filler vs. Mary Kellett, et. al. Valdek Filler is represented by Tom Hallett, Tim Zerillo and David Weyrens of HZW. Congratulations to Mr. Filler. The First Circuit opinion can be found by
Tom Hallett, Senior Partner at HZW, had a trial last month on charges of Elevated Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Assault in Portland. His client was acquitted on the Elevated Aggravated Assault charges, the most serious of the charges, but was found guilty of Aggravated Assault. Attorney Hal...
One of the hardest things about getting divorced is often dealing with shared custody of your children. Even if you receive primary custody during the divorce, you will likely be missing your children on weekends or on the holidays when theyre with your former spouse. The summer months can be a ...
Below is the Attorney Generals Memo issued this week that will result in a change in the way that federal cases are prosecuted and sentenced. This not good news for those who believe that the federal criminal justice system is harsh and unforgiving already. The AGs Memo is attached below. AG...
Spring is here and summer is soon to follow. That means its time to dust off your bicycle helmet, oil up the chain and go outside for a bike ride in the fresh air. It also means its time to review the most important elements of bicycle safety. Most personal injury lawyers will agree: Its bett...
