Verne E. Paradie Jr

Verne E. Paradie Jr is a seasoned litigation attorney at The Law Offices of Paradie, Rabasco & Seasonwein, P.A. in Maine. With a career spanning over two decades, Verne has built a diverse legal practice centered on personal injury, criminal defense, vaccine injury compensation, and appellate advocacy. His experience across civil and criminal courtrooms makes him a trusted legal ally for clients facing serious and complex legal challenges.

Verne earned his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire Law in 1999 and his B.S. from the University of Southern Maine in 1994.

Admitted to the Maine and Federal Court Bars in 1999 and the U.S. Supreme Court Bar in 2003, Verne has a robust courtroom presence. He previously served as a partner at Trafton and Matzen and began his career at Gosselin, Dubord, and Rabasco. His practice includes securing verdicts and settlements in motor vehicle accidents, daycare negligence, slip and fall injuries, and adverse vaccine reactions. In 2005, he was admitted to the U.S. Court of Federal Claims to represent clients in vaccine injury claims.

Verne’s criminal defense work includes obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases ranging from OUI and assault to attempted murder. His statewide practice has led him to argue cases across Maine, including a successful appeal to the Maine Supreme Court that overturned an attempted murder conviction in Aroostook County.

Verne E. Paradie Jr also supports other litigators by moderating focus groups, contributing his insights to case preparation, and trial strategy. Whether advocating for injury victims or defending clients in high-stakes criminal trials, Verne brings determination, courtroom skill, and comprehensive legal knowledge to each case he handles.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paradie, Rabasco & Seasonwein P.A.
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of New Hampshire Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Southern Maine
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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