STEVE SMITH Trial Lawyers

11/04/2026

Better late than never — here's a look at Halloween around the office! 🎃👻

Our Augusta and Portland teams both got in the spirit this year. Costumes ranged from classic cartoon characters to a few creative surprises.

A good reminder that our team loves to have fun together, not just work hard for our clients. Thanks for letting us share a little behind-the-scenes fun!

Questions for our team? Give us a call at 207-622-3711 or visit americantrialgroup.com. 📞

10/30/2026

Great day on the links for a great cause! ⛳ Attorneys Matt Kane and Tyler Soucy teed off for Steve Smith Trial Lawyers at the Mike McNeil Scholarship Fund golf tournament, hosted by the Maine Health Care Association at Samoset Resort in Rockport.

This tournament raises money for scholarships that help Mainers build careers in long-term care, nursing, therapy, social work, and more, so the people who care for our communities can keep doing that work. 💙

Thanks to MHCA for putting on a wonderful event, and congrats to everyone who came out to support it!

10/28/2026

We're back from in Boston! 🎉 Our team spent a few days learning alongside legal professionals from around the world — swapping ideas on how to serve clients better and run a smarter, more responsive law firm.

We always come home from conferences like this with fresh energy and new ideas, and we're looking forward to putting what we learned to work for our clients right here in Maine.

Thank you to everyone we connected with! 🙌 Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is proud to call Augusta and Portland, Maine home.

📞 Questions for our team? Call 207-622-3711 or visit americantrialgroup.com.

10/22/2026

Choosing a Power of Attorney isn't something to rush through. 📋 Here's what to think about before you sign:
1️⃣ Pick someone you trust — not just the closest relative
2️⃣ Know whether you need a financial POA, a medical POA, or both
3️⃣ Make sure your agent is willing and able to step up when it matters
4️⃣ Revisit your POA after big life changes like marriage, divorce, or illness
Our team at Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is here to help you think through your estate planning options. 📞 Call us at 207-622-3711 or visit americantrialgroup.com to learn more.

10/19/2026

Ever wonder when a missed or late diagnosis actually becomes medical malpractice? 🏥 Here's a quick breakdown:

1️⃣ Not every wrong diagnosis is malpractice — it has to deviate from the accepted standard of care.
2️⃣ Delayed diagnosis cases often come down to whether earlier detection would have changed the outcome.
3️⃣ Common red flags include misread test results, incomplete patient history, or skipped follow-up testing.
4️⃣ Maine has a statute of limitations and a pre-suit screening process for these claims, so timing matters.

Our team at Steve Smith Trial Lawyers is here to help you understand your options if you think something was missed. 💬

📞 Give us a call at 207-622-3711 or visit americantrialgroup.com.

10/16/2026

Planning ahead for a loved one with a disability? A special needs trust can be an important tool. 🧡

Here's what to know:
1️⃣ It can protect eligibility for Medicaid and SSI
2️⃣ There are different types — first-party, third-party, and pooled
3️⃣ How the trust is funded matters (inheritances, gifts, settlements)
4️⃣ Choosing the right trustee is a big decision
5️⃣ Earlier planning helps avoid costly mistakes later

Steve Smith Trial Lawyers focuses on estate planning for Maine families, with offices in Augusta and Portland.

📞 Questions? Call 207-622-3711 or visit americantrialgroup.com.

10/15/2026

Fresh out of the conference room.

Attorney Owen Pickus just walked out of a negotiation where he settled a medical malpractice claim for one of our clients. Moments like this are why we do what we do.

When you trust a doctor, a hospital or a medical provider with your health and something goes wrong, the effects can be life-changing. You may face more medical bills, lost income, a longer recovery, and a lot of questions nobody is answering.

Medical malpractice cases are some of the most complex in personal injury law. They take:

✔️ Experienced trial lawyers who know how these cases are built
✔️ Qualified medical experts to review what happened
✔️ The resources to take on hospitals and their insurers
✔️ The persistence to push for full and fair compensation

That's what our team brings to every case we handle, from our offices in Augusta and Portland to clients across Maine.

If you or someone you love was harmed by a misdiagnosis, a surgical error, a medication mistake, a birth injury or another kind of medical negligence, don't wait. Strict deadlines apply to these claims.

📞 Call Steve Smith Trial Lawyers today for a free, confidential consultation: 207-622-3711

10/09/2026

Media Coverage in the Continuing Brown Trial

Media coverage of State of Maine v. Raymond Brown, represented by Steve Smith of Steve Smith Trial Lawyers, during October 2–9 included jury selection, opening statements, witness testimony, and reporting on a verdict. Reports addressed testimony concerning the original and renewed investigations, forensic examinations, witness accounts, and the defense’s questioning of evidence and witness credibility. Current reportings are summarized below:...

Media coverage of State of Maine v. Raymond Brown, represented by Steve Smith of Steve Smith Trial Lawyers, during October 2–9 included jury selection, opening statements, witness testimony, and reporting on a verdict. Reports addressed testimony concerning the original and renewed investigations,...

10/08/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest attorney, Kirk Bloomer!

Kirk brings more than two decades of Maine law practice to Steve Smith Trial Lawyers. Over his career he has worked as a litigator, a transactional attorney, counsel to municipalities, and a prosecutor, giving him a well-rounded perspective on how cases are built, negotiated, and tried. Kirk focuses on retained criminal defense, civil litigation, business transactions and representation, real estate litigation, and family law matters.

Kirk is a lifelong Mainer. He was born in Bangor, raised in Hermon, and graduated from John Bapst Memorial High School. After working for several years with local businesses, he earned his business degree from Husson College and went on to Vermont Law School. He returned home after law school and opened his own practice in 2003. He later co-founded Bloomer & Russell, where he served as managing partner.

Kirk then spent two and a half years as a prosecutor with the Hancock County District Attorney’s Office. Having worked on both sides of the courtroom, he understands how prosecutors’ offices operate, the constraints they face, and how to use that knowledge on behalf of his clients. He has long maintained strong working relationships with local law enforcement. Kirk is also a licensed title insurance agent in the State of Maine, which informs his work on boundary, easement, and other real property disputes.

Outside the office, Kirk enjoys snowmobiling, ice fishing, and hunting. He built his own log cabin and is currently renovating a home in Old Town. He shares his home with his yellow lab, Chewy (short for “Chew Barker”).

10/06/2026

Proceedings in First Day of Brown Trial

Trial has begun in the alleged killing of a Calais teen in 1984. News reporting from day one below.

Trial has begun in the alleged killing of a Calais teen in 1984. News reporting from day one below. https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-murder-trial-raymond-brown-linda-maxwell-opening-statements/74040380 https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/courts-news/man-on-trial-for-1984-murder/97-c...