McTEAGUE HIGBEE

Founded in 1976, McTEAGUE, HIGBEE, CASE, COHEN, WHITNEY & TOKER, P.A. is among the most progressive law firms in the State of Maine. Its thirteen lawyers concentrate their practice in personal injury, workers' compensation, labor law, workplace discrimination and other areas of law which affect the daily lives of Maine citizens. The Firm's expertise extends to protecting the needs of its clients in personal and family matters. It has an active and experienced family law and divorce practice as well and the expertise to draft wills and trusts, settlements and ultimately to conduct the probate matters of its clients. The Firm works with its clients throughout the major transitions in their lives, protecting their interests and securing solutions to their long-term legal needs. Historically, McTEAGUE, HIGBEE, CASE, COHEN, WHITNEY & TOKER, P.A. has served and continues to serve as counsel for most major, private sector labor unions throughout the State. The Firm has the largest employee workers' compensation, longshore and plaintiff's asbestos practices in Maine and also represents people injured from defective products, automobile accidents, construction site injuries, maritime injuries and other areas of negligence.

The Firm has actively and aggressively advocated for the rights of the injured worker both in the courthouse and in the Maine administrative law system including the Workers' Compensation Board and the Maine Human Rights Commission. The Firm members also closely monitor legislative proposals to safeguard the rights and protections of Maine workers, for better workplace safety, increased benefits and an enhanced employee outlook for the future.

With many trial lawyers, McTEAGUE, HIGBEE, CASE, COHEN, WHITNEY & TOKER, P.A. has been successful in litigating complex negligence and discrimination claims resulting in large verdicts for their clients. The Firm has extensive experience in all state and federal courts and its lawyers are members of the federal District Court, the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals where they have successfully argued many cases resulting in favorable law changes in the areas of negligence and workers' compensation.

The attorneys of McTEAGUE, HIGBEE, CASE, COHEN, WHITNEY & TOKER, P.A. have a long history of serving their clients, the legal community, the State of Maine and their own communities and non-profit organizations with integrity and diligence. Since its founding, the Firm has grown from three to thirteen lawyers, reflecting not only the number of clients it serves, but also the legal expertise it offers statewide to all of Maine's citizens. The Firm incorporates the latest technologies available, whether for in-office file management or state-of-the-art courtroom presentations. The initial client consultation is conducted at no charge to assure the client is fully satisfied with the representation to be undertaken on his or her behalf. The Firm's practice is statewide and the Firm has several offices throughout the State.