John F. (“Jack”) Barnicle

John F. (“Jack”) Barnicle is a Family Law Lawyer and Attorney in Topsham, Maine. He handles divorce, custody, protection actions, adoptions, parental rights, and post-judgment disputes. His practice includes difficult matters involving children, spousal support, pensions, business interests, and property concerns. He represents clients from initial consultations through trials and appeals before Maine courts. His approach emphasizes strategic thinking, objective advice, and close attention to each family’s circumstances.

Jack earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1979. He received his Juris Doctor from Syracuse University College of Law in 1982. He gained admission to the Maine Bar and Federal Courts that same year. His business education supports careful analysis of financial issues arising in divorce, support, property division, and business valuation disputes. His legal training strengthened his research, negotiation, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.

Jack has substantial experience with contested and uncontested family cases across Maine. He has handled appeals that contributed to state law involving divorce and related procedural questions. His family matters may involve parenting plans, child welfare, financial support, pensions, and ownership interests. He teaches a parenting course for people navigating separation, divorce, or parental rights proceedings. He has also presented family law topics at continuing legal education seminars and published articles nationally.

John F. (“Jack”) Barnicle combines more than four decades of practice with extensive trial, appellate, and client counseling experience. He helps clients evaluate options without allowing conflict to control important decisions. His background in litigation and business matters supports practical strategies for complicated family disputes. He remains focused on protecting children’s interests, managing financial concerns, and pursuing workable resolutions. His careful preparation and personal commitment support clients through demanding legal transitions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Moncure & Barnicle
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• President, Local YMCA
• Facilitator, Kids First

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• Syracuse University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
  
• University of Massachusetts Amherst
  Bachelor of Business Administration
  

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