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Alexander Mihalov joins Skelton Taintor & Abbott
The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott announced that Alexander Mihalov has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Mihalov graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2020 and Virginia Tech in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in geology. He was admitted to practice in all Maine state courts in 2020 Read More
Alexander Mihalov is an associate attorney with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott. His practice focuses on:
Creditors Representation and Collections
Alex received his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech where he walked on the crew team. In his free time Alex enjoys staying active, as an avid golfer and skier. He also maintains an eclectic mix of houseplants.
Raised in Milford, Connecticut, Alex relocated to Maine during law school. He was previously an associate with in another law firm where he represented national mortgage lenders, loan servicers, and creditors in default-related matters.
Job Titles:
- Attorney
- Appointed Member to the Auburn Regulatory Advisory Board
Skelton Taintor & Abbott Attorney and Shareholder, Amy Dieterich, Esq. will present at the Federal Bar Conference for the District of Maine at the Samoset Resort in Rockport, Maine on November 15th. Attorney Dieterich will join a short list of distinguished panelists, including U.S. Magistrate Judges, Hon. Karen Wolf and Hon. John Nivison, to address Read More
The Sun Journal interviewed attorneys Amy Dieterich from Skelton, Taintor and Abbott and Mike Malloy from the Malloy Firm about the legal issues employers and employees are dealing with as the COVID-19 pandemic continues into 2021. With the Families First Coronavirus Response Act set to expire on December 31st despite the pandemic cresting in Maine Read More
Skelton, Taintor and Abbott shareholder Amy Dieterich is quoted in the Portland Press Herald regarding Portland's newly-passed hazard pay ordinance. She counseled employees and employers that there is serious litigation risk if they do not start paying certain employees time and a half for working during a declared emergency in December. Employment lawyers at Skelton,Read More
Amy Dieterich is a shareholder with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine, representing clients in the following areas:
Employment Law
Family Law
Commercial Litigation
Municipal & Government Law
Amy represents individual clients and businesses in commercial disputes, family matters, employment and labor law issues, as well as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory proceedings. Amy is admitted to practice in both Federal and state courts in Maine and New York. She was selected for inclusion in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 New England Rising Stars © in the category of Business Litigation. Amy was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 for her work in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals.
Amy is experienced in all aspects of litigation, from motion practice to discovery and trials. She can quickly identify the issues and work with her clients to develop strategies that are consistent with their goals and budget. Always representing her client's best interest, she strives to resolve cases in the most effective and cost-efficient way possible.
Prior to joining Skelton Taintor & Abbott, Amy was associated with two prominent New York law firms where she gained valuable litigation experience in a wide variety of matters including securities, white collar crime, False Claims Act, ERISA, fraud, contract, and complex commercial disputes. She also previously worked as an Intern for the United States Attorney's Office, Criminal Division in the Appeals and Major Crimes Divisions. Prior to law school, Amy was a Small Business Volunteer for the United States Peace Corps based in Morocco where she helped local artisans increase their disposable income and formalize their business practices.
Amy received her B.A. in Economics, cum laude, from Bryn Mawr College and her J.D. from Columbia University School of Law. While in law school, she received honors as a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar for Academic Excellence and was a Managing Editor of the school's Human Rights Law Review.
Amy is an appointed member to the Auburn Regulatory Advisory Board. Amy sits on the Board of Trustees for Acadia Academy, a public charter school in Lewiston/Auburn for grades pre-K-6. She also is an assistant coach of the Lewiston High School mock trial team. In her spare time, Amy enjoys hiking and canoeing with her family in Maine's parks and on its rivers.
Braden M. Clement is a shareholder, trial attorney and member of the Management Committee with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine, concentrating his practice in:
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability
Insurance Coverage
Civil Litigation
Braden works hard to help people who have suffered an injury through no fault of their own. He represents individual clients in a broad range of personal injury matters, including claims arising from car collisions, trucking accidents, dangerous products, medical and professional malpractice, defective medical devices, lead paint exposure, motorcycle crashes, snowmobile crashes, boating accidents, and bicycle accidents. Motivated and passionate for his work and his clients, Braden has secured millions of dollars in compensation for victims who have been injured by the carelessness and negligence of others.
Braden also represents clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including premises liability, fire loss claims, insurance coverage disputes, boundary disputes, and commercial disputes. He is a strong advocate for his clients' interests at each stage of a case. He has a strong desire to help others overcome the legal and personal challenges in their lives. Braden works closely with his clients to understand the issues in their case, identify their goals, and develop a clear strategy to achieve positive results as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Braden has been selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers - Rising Stars© in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. Prior to joining Skelton Taintor & Abbott in 2017, Braden was an attorney with another Maine law firm. He is a member of the Maine Bar Association and the Maine Trial Lawyers Association.
Braden received his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law and his Master's Degree from Tufts University. He received his B.A. from Bowdoin College where he was also a captain of the varsity men's basketball team.
Braden was born and raised in Skowhegan. Like many Mainers he has known, he believes there is no substitute for rolling up his sleeves and going to work every day. When he is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, who keep him busy and active.
Daniel D'Auteuil is a shareholder with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine.
Job Titles:
- Shareholder and Member of the Management Committee
Darcie Beaudin is a shareholder and member of the Management Committee of the Lewiston, Maine firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott. Her clients benefit from her wide-ranging experience in providing counsel in matters involving:
Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
Probate, Estate & Trust Administration
General Business Law
Entity Formation, including Nonprofit Entities
Bankruptcy & Business Reorganization
Darcie counsels individuals about estate planning, providing information about drafting wills, durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare powers of attorney, trusts, and more sophisticated estate planning tools. No matter how large or small the estate, she works to create an estate plan that provides her clients with piece of mind. She counsels individuals and families about the administration of probate estates, walking the PR through each step of RE process and answering questions that arise along the way. Darcie is a member of Elder Counsel, a national organization of elder law and special needs planning attorneys. She assists clients with preparing for the possibility of needing long term care, including applying for MaineCare long term care benefits if that becomes necessary.
Darcie also represents creditors trying to recover from debtors in financial trouble, including creditors in large, sophisticated Chapter 11 proceedings, creditors of debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, commercial workouts, and foreclosures. Before joining Skelton Taintor & Abbott, Darcie worked as an associate in the bankruptcy department of a large Boston law firm, representing creditors in complex workout, restructuring, and bankruptcy matters. She strives to develop a strategy to accomplish her clients' goals in a manner that is both efficient and cost-effective. She is listed in the Best Lawyers® in America in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Rights, Insolvency and Reorganization Law.
In addition to these areas of practice, Darcie drafts and negotiates commercial contracts for business clients, represents buyers and sellers in purchasing or selling business assets, and advises entities forming new businesses and nonprofit entities, including advising entities in obtaining federal tax-exempt status.
A native of Lewiston, Maine, Darcie graduated summa cum laude from both Colby College and the Boston College School of Law where she was a member of the Order of the Coif and Executive Editor of the Boston College Law Review. Following law school, she served as a clerk to Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Robert W. Clifford.
Darcie is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of Maine and Massachusetts. She is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and Androscoggin County Bar Association.
Darcie sits on the board of the Auburn Business Development Corporation and is a past President. She also sits on the Auburn Business Association board and is its current President. She is an active volunteer for the Maine Chapter of the March of Dimes, assisting with the Lewiston-Auburn March for Babies for many years. Darcie was a long-time assistant coach of the Lewiston High School mock trial team.
David R. Dubord is a shareholder and member of the Management Committee with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine, representing clients in the following areas:
Creditor Representation and Collections
Foreclosures and Repossessions
Creditor Bankruptcy
Commercial Law
Mediation and Arbitration
Wills and Estates
After graduating summa cum laude from Boston College and earning a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Maine School of Law, where he graduated first in his class, David began his career as an associate with Orestis & Garcia and then with Skelton, Taintor, Abbott & Orestis before founding a general practice law firm. After eight years as a solo practitioner, David joined Dionne, Gosselin & Dubord, P.A. in 1992. In 2008, Mr. Dubord completed the Certificate Program in Mediation offered by the USM Center for Continuing Education.
David has extensive experience as a litigator in both Maine state and federal bankruptcy courts. With more than forty-one years of experience in creditor's rights matters, David headed Gosselin & Dubord's Creditor's Rights Department and has presented at numerous seminars and conferences on debt collection and litigation.
David has been chairman of the board of several non-profit corporations, including: Pathways, New Beginnings, and Saint Dominic Regional High School. He is actively involved in ministry at Prince of Peace Parish.
Mr. Dubord resides in Lewiston with his wife Nancy and has two adult daughters.
Dylan J. Cox joins Skelton Taintor & Abbott
The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott, of Lewiston announces that Dylan Cox has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. Mr. Cox graduated from the University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2021) and Saint Joseph's College of Maine (B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Magna Cum Laude, 2017).Read More
Dylan Cox is an associate with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine. His practice focuses on:
Real Estate
Business and Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Dylan's ambition to pursue a legal career began in high school while interning at the Oxford County District Attorney's Office. It was there that his passion for helping people navigate the legal system began. He earned a B.A. in Political Science with a concentration in Criminal Justice when he graduated magna cum laude from Saint Joseph's College of Maine in 2017. Dylan went on to attend the University of Maine School of Law where he earned his J.D. in 2021. He began his legal career here at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott in 2020 as a Law Clerk.
In his free time, Dylan enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and two dogs, with many hours being spent renovating their farmhouse in Sumner. When not trying his hand at carpentry, you will likely find him playing golf at Fox Ridge Golf Club where he is a member, or Norway Country Club where he serves on the Board of Directors.
Job Titles:
- Associate With the Firm
- Member of the Lewiston - Auburn
Grady Burns joins Skelton Taintor & Abbott
LEWISTON, MAINE- The law firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott, of Lewiston is pleased to announce that Grady Burns has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney. A lifelong member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, Burns is bringing his practice to Lewiston after spending several years at a large firm in Portland. "We are excited to Read More
Grady Burns is an associate with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine. His practice focuses on:
Municipal Law & Government Law
Grady is a lifelong member of the Lewiston-Auburn community, where he developed a passion for local government and civic engagement. After graduating summa cum laude with degrees in History and Secondary Education from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2013, Grady served as one of the youngest members of the Auburn City Council in Auburn's history, gaining firsthand experience with how town and city government touches the lives of everyday people. He then attended the University of Maine School of Law where he served as editor-in-chief of the Maine Law Review, finished second in his class, and earned several awards-including the Kenneth R. Clegg Award for Excellence, given to the individual who earns the highest combined score at the state's bar exam.
After 37 years with Skelton Taintor & Abbott, Norman Rattey retired December 31, 2022.
Auburn - Rebecca Webber, 60, died on March 30, 2019 at Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice in Auburn after a sudden and brief illness. Rebecca was born on November 15, 1958, the oldest child of Curtis and Judy Webber. Rebecca is survived by her parents, her husband Mark Evans, her brother John Webber with his wife Wendy of Marblehead, MA, and brother Peter Webber with his wife Maureen of Scarborough, ME. Rebecca also leaves behind her beloved daughters Lucy Knowlton, Alana Mallar, and Olivia Mallar, and her son Harrison Knowlton, all of whom she was endlessly proud of.
Rebecca's passing leaves a bereaved family of clients, colleagues, and coworkers at the Auburn law firm, Skelton Taintor & Abbott where Rebecca established herself as one of the preeminent employment lawyers in the State of Maine. As a graduate of Williams College and an alumnus of Boston College Law School, Rebecca climbed to the top of her field over her 30 year career in employment law and civil litigation. She was a tenacious litigator who worked tirelessly and faithfully for her clients. She forged many long-lasting friendships with her clients and colleagues through the years, and she will be deeply missed by all she worked with. Rebecca's devotion to her children is matched only by her dedication to the legal profession and the clients that she served.
Rebecca's death leaves a hole in the many organizations in which she volunteered her time, including: the Maine Women's Network in Androscoggin County; the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA; the Androscoggin County Chamber of Commerce; the Maine State and Androscoggin County Bar Associations; the Maine Trial Lawyers' Association; the National Employment Lawyers Association; the Society of Human Resource Management; and the Central Maine Human Resources Association, where she recently served two years as President. As a frequent presenter on employment law at seminars across the State, Rebecca will be missed by so many who came to depend on and trust her knowledge and expertise.
Rebecca has also departed her family of friends, both human and furry, at Nezinscot Farm where she found a sense of community and peace in the Turner countryside. As a resident of Turner, Rebecca's embrace of her community included her dedicated service as coach of the Tripp Middle School cross country team and her efforts as a booster for both the cross country and Nordic ski teams. Rebecca's death also leaves a hole in the local running community, where Rebecca has been a volunteer, coach, running buddy, and mentor to so many fellow runners. Rebecca's dedication to young athletes reflects her desire to share her lifelong love of fitness and wellness with the next generation. A fiery competitiveness can be traced throughout Rebecca's lifetime, from her fierce play on the ice on the Hebron Academy Women's Hockey team, to her many running medals, to the courtrooms that she practiced in. This competiveness drove Rebecca's success as a lawyer, benefited her clients, and elevated those she worked with, trained with, and coached. Rebecca's generosity, loyalty, and laughter will be missed by all who knew her.
Ronald Bissonnette is of Council with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott. His practice focuses on:
Real Estate
Leasing
Business Organizations and Acquisitions
Commercial, Corporate, and Business Law
Like Kind Exchanges and Leasing
Wills and Estate Planning
Job Titles:
- Member of the Androscoggin County Bar Association
- President of the Firm
Sarah Mitchell is a shareholder and president of the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine. Sarah's practice concentrates in Family Law, and includes assisting clients in all of the following areas:
Divorce
Separations
Parental Rights
Child Support
Alimony (spousal maintenance)
Premarital & Post Marital Agreements
Post-Judgment Matters
Custody & Visitation Matters
Grandparent Rights
Collaborative Divorce
Alternative Dispute Resolution
She represents family law clients throughout southern, central, and mid-coast Maine. Sarah is a rostered Guardian ad litem and accepts appointments as such in Courts throughout the State of Maine. She also acts as a Referee and conducts private mediation. She is a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been selected for inclusion in Maine Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition, 2010-2012. Sarah was recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 for her work in Family Law.
Sarah helps clients navigate extremely difficult times in their lives by providing sound advice and counsel specific to their family. Sarah is known for her ability to listen and really understand her client's situation and priorities. She is a strong advocate for her clients and supportive of their goals and objectives. Clients appreciate her high quality service, responsiveness, and Sarah's ability to clearly communicate the legal process.
Sarah is a member of the Androscoggin County Bar Association, the Women's Law Section, and Family Law Section of the Maine Bar Association. She served on the Board of Directors of the Maine Bar Foundation and is a Maine Bar Fellow.
Sarah received her J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law with honors in trial advocacy. She received her undergraduate degree from Boston University and began her law school career at Suffolk University Law School in Boston before relocating to Maine.
She served on the Board of Directors for many years of the Children's Museum & Theater of Maine in Portland, Maine.
Raised in Lexington, Massachusetts, Sarah relocated to Maine during law school. She was previously an associate with Skelton Taintor & Abbott and a partner in another law firm before rejoining Skelton Taintor & Abbott in 2013.
Ted received his J.D., summa cum laude, from the Maine School of Law. He received an M.A. in Political Science, with a certificate in Political Campaigning from the University of Florida, and his B.A., with high distinction, in Political Science from the University of Maine. He is listed in the Best Lawyers® in America in the practice area of construction law, and litigation - real estate .
William (Bill) Skelton is a shareholder with the firm of Skelton Taintor & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine, practicing primarily in the areas of:
Real Estate and Title Matters
Elder Law
Corporate & Business
In 2019, Bill returned to Skelton Taintor & Abbott, the firm established by his great-grandfather in 1893 as the Skelton Law Office. While he had worked at the family firm after graduating from Franklin Pierce Law Center, he has spent the past 20 years concentrating his practice in title law. He is happy to return to private practice and to the firm as the fourth generation of Skelton attorneys serving clients in Lewiston Auburn.
From 2000-2017, Bill was the legal counsel for Androscoggin Title Company, where he represented buyers, sellers and lenders in all aspects of residential and commercial conveyancing and lending. He also worked for two years for Fidelity National Title Group in Portland as Vice President and Alternate State Counsel for the State of Maine. In that role he communicated with agents of Chicago Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company and Fidelity National Title Insurance Company throughout Maine and New Hampshire concerning the insurability of residential and commercial real estate transactions and on compliance with state and federal regulations.
Real Estate and Title Matters. He has a wealth of experience in real estate and title related matters. Bill represents buyers, sellers and lenders in commercial and residential real estate transactions. He also handles title insurance matters, commercial loan documentation, foreclosures and workout transactions.
He is admitted to practice in all of Maine's state and federal courts. Bill is a member of the American, Maine State and Androscoggin County Bar Associations. He received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine in Orono, and his J.D. from the Franklin Pierce Law Center in Concord, New Hampshire. During law school, he served as a teaching assistant in real property law, mediation and conflict resolution. Bill is recognized by Best Lawyers® for his work in corporate law and real estate law.
In his free time, Bill enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. Bill is an avid sailor (having completed an Atlantic crossing a few years ago) and serves as Commodore of the Taylor Pond Yacht Club and a member of the Ocean Cruising Club. He is a member of the National Ski Patrol Association and actively patrols for the Lost Valley Ski Area. Bill is a Hebron Academy alumnus, gentleman farmer and a lifelong resident of Auburn.