About Berman & Simmons

Berman & Simmons is Maine’s oldest and most respected personal injury and medical malpractice law firm, serving injured individuals and families since 1914. With offices throughout Maine, the firm is nationally recognized for handling high-stakes, complex cases where lives, livelihoods, and futures are at risk.

Berman & Simmons focuses exclusively on representing people harmed through no fault of their own. Practice areas include personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, truck and vehicle accidents, defective products, sexual abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. This singular dedication ensures every case receives focused attention, strategic precision, and uncompromising advocacy.

Berman & Simmons has recovered more than $1.5 billion in verdicts and settlements, including some of the most significant and most newsworthy results in Maine history. These outcomes reflect disciplined trial preparation, deep courtroom experience, and the resources necessary to stand toe-to-toe with insurers, corporations, healthcare systems, and government entities.

Berman & Simmons attorneys are widely regarded as elite trial lawyers, combining extensive jury trial experience with innovative litigation strategies. A collaborative team approach ensures that each case benefits from collective insight, advanced technology, and nationally respected experts, positioning clients for the strongest possible results.

Berman & Simmons is defined not only by results, but by a human-centered philosophy. Trauma-informed representation, clear communication, and compassionate guidance remain central to every client relationship. The firm never loses sight of the physical, emotional, and financial impact serious injuries impose on individuals and families.

Berman & Simmons continues to set the bar for excellence in Maine and beyond, delivering trusted advocacy, ethical representation, and life-changing results when the stakes are highest.

Practice Areas

Personal Injury
  • Truck Accidents
  • Birth Injuries
  • Failure to Diagnose
  • Hospital Injuries
  • Retained Foreign Object
  • Surgical Errors
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
  • Gas and Explosions
  • Premises Liability
  • Vehicle Accidents
  • Trampoline & Bounce House Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Amazon Truck Accidents
  • ATV Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Boat Accidents
  • Car Accidents
  • Delivery Truck Accidents
  • Distracted Driving Accidents
  • DUI Injury
  • Intersection Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
  • Uber & Lyft Rideshare Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Rear-End Collisions
  • Recreational Vehicle Accidents
  • Snowmobile Accidents
  • Uninsured And Underinsured Motorist Accidents
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Defective Products
  • Deck and Railing Failures
  • Slip and Fall Liability
  • Vacation Rental Injury
  • Amputation
  • Brain Injuries
  • Drowning
  • Fire and Burn Injuries
  • Paralysis
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Burn Injuries
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Liquor Liability
  • Third-Party Workplace Accidents
  • Pharmacy Errors

Fees

  • Free Consultation

Office locations for Berman & Simmons

Berman & Simmons - Bangor

23 Water St, Bangor, ME 04401

Berman & Simmons - Portland

85 Exchange St 2nd floor, Portland, ME 04101

Berman & Simmons - Biddeford

11 Adams St Suite C, Biddeford, ME 04005

Berman & Simmons - Lewiston

129 Lisbon St, Lewiston, ME 04240