STEVE SMITH Trial Lawyers

06/18/2026

John “Jack” Baldacci Jr is representing six of the seven school districts that are currently being sued by the Maine Human Rights Commission over transgender athlete policies. The Portland Press Herald has written a full article about it here: Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights lawsuit on trans policies

John "Jack" Baldacci Jr is representing six of the seven school districts that are currently being sued by the Maine Human Rights Commission over transgender athlete policies. The Portland Press Herald has written a full article about it here: Maine school districts look to dismiss human rights laws...

06/17/2026

Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is very pleased to announce the addition of attorney Justine Barry. There are places that shape you before you know you belong to them. For Justine Barry, Blue Hill, Maine is one of those places. Long before she passed the bar, the town had already decided she was one of its […]

Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is very pleased to announce the addition of attorney Justine Barry. There are places that shape you before you know you belong to them. For Justine Barry, Blue Hill, Maine is one of those places. Long before she passed the bar, the town had already decided she was one of it...

06/12/2026

Concerned that a will may not reflect your loved one's wishes? Learn common reasons wills are challenged, what evidence matters, and why timing is important.

06/10/2026

Not all poor outcomes are indicative of medical negligence or malpractice. But what is the differentiator? When should you talk to an attorney?

06/08/2026

Family law cases are already difficult to experience, and often come with a lot of conflict.

This can be exacerbated when the other party isn't following the court order.

When this happens, you may be able to file a motion to enforce to ensure compliance. Call us today and see if this is an option.

06/05/2026

Have you considered living in Italy? We love it!

Milva was able to obtain dual citizenship in Italy through the citizenship by descent law as she is from an Italian family.

If you have a parent or grandparent that has Italian citizenship, you may be able to get it, too.

And guess what... we offer help with that process! If you think you might qualify or want assistance looking into the process, give Steve Smith Trial Lawyers a call.

06/04/2026

Mount Desert Island, Maine — The family of a teenage student has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mount Desert Island High School and school officials failed to protect her from a foreseeable violent assault on October 3, 2024, despite advanced warning that the situation was dangerous and likely to continue when the school bus arrived […]

Mount Desert Island, Maine — The family of a teenage student has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mount Desert Island High School and school officials failed to protect her from a foreseeable violent assault on October 3, 2024, despite advanced warning that the situation was dangerous and likely to c...

06/02/2026

When parents separate, adults often focus on lawyers, court dates, money, and logistics. Children, however, experience divorce in a very different way. They see tense conversations, hear raised voices, and feel the ground shifting beneath their everyday lives. A group of kids in a divorce support program put those feelings into words, creating a handwritten […]

When parents separate, adults often focus on lawyers, court dates, money, and logistics. Children, however, experience divorce in a very different way. They see tense conversations, hear raised voices, and feel the ground shifting beneath their everyday lives. A group of kids in a divorce support pr...

05/28/2026

Do you need to have physical evidence to prosecute a crime?

It may come as a surprise to some, but simple testimony is valid as evidence.

Though this may make your case feel more intimidating, that doesn't mean there is no possibility for defense. Call Steve Smith Trial Lawyers at 207-622-3711 and see what your options are.

05/26/2026

Memorial Day has passed, but our reflections have not. As a veteran-owned Maine law firm, this day holds deep personal meaning for our team.

We pause to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country and to recognize the loved ones they left behind. Their courage and sacrifice are the reason we enjoy the freedoms we work to protect every day, both in and out of the courtroom.

For those of us who have worn the uniform, Memorial Day is not just a long weekend; it is a time to remember friends, colleagues, and heroes who did not come home. Their names, their stories, and their families stay with us.

From all of us here, thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We remember you, we honor you, and we strive to serve our community in a way that is worthy of your legacy.