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Attorney Amy Dieterich Speaking at the Maine County Commissioner Association Annual Convention https://lnkd.in/gbfBDviQ Attorney Amy Dieterich will be speaking on the topic of Employee Coaching and burnout Prevention at the Maine County Commissioner Association Annual Convention. Attorney Dieterich will lead an interactive discussion for supervisors, department heads and anyone who oversees or works with municipal employees about how to communicate effectively with employees to manage their performance and encourage them through difficult periods in municipal government service. In today’s competitive employment market, it’s more important than ever to maintain good communication with employees to encourage their best performance and retain them through the sometimes-turbulent municipal work environment. We will discuss how to retain high performers, encourage employee growth and how to relay constructive feedback.

This past Friday, Skelton Taintor & Abbott (STA) employees, Karen Goslin, Shel Pelletier, Katrina Perkins, Darcie Beaudin, Midge Leblond, and Jennifer Sabins had the wonderful opportunity of participating in United Way's Day of Caring. The team spent the day doing yard work, painting, cleaning, and various other tasks at the Rural Community Action Ministry in Leeds. United Way's Day of Caring is an annual day of action that connects teams of corporate volunteers with nonprofits from Androscoggin and Oxford Counties. Volunteer teams roll up their sleeves and provide much-needed manpower to complete full or half day projects they're assigned to at local agencies. Thank you to our team members for volunteering your time to such a worthwhile cause! Great job team!

4 Skelton Taintor & Abbott Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2025 LEWISTON, Maine – 4 Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorneys were recognized as “The Best Lawyers in America” by Best Lawyers® 2025. “Lawyer of the Year” honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction. Lawyers are not required nor allowed to pay a fee to be listed; therefore, inclusion in Best Lawyers is considered a singular honor. The complete list of ranked Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorneys: ·       Darcie P.L. Beaudin (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019) - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law ·       Amy Dieterich (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021) - Employment Law – Individuals ·       Sarah C. Mitchell (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018) - Family Law ·       Theodore Small (Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020) - Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation - Real Estate

Skelton Taintor & Abbott Named Top Firm for Family Law and Litigation – Real Estate by Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” LEWISTON, Maine – Skelton Taintor & Abbott is pleased to report that it has been named in the 2025 edition of “Best Law Firms™ as a Tier 1 firm in the Family Law and Litigation – Real Estate practice areas. “Law Firm of the Year” awards recognize a single top firm for its work in a specific legal practice area nationwide. Awards are determined based on a handful of factors including lawyer feedback, the number of lawyers included in Best Lawyers® for that firm and practice area, historical analysis of the firm’s “Lawyer of the Year” awards, materials submitted by firms and the firm’s overall scope of areas of expertise. Sarah Mitchell, Skelton Taintor & Abbott President, stated “Recognition as a “Best Law Firm” by Best Lawyers is an honor and serves to highlight the hard work and commitment to excellence shown by the firm’s dedicated lawyers and staff. I am proud to work with such a tremendous team!”

This past Friday, Skelton Taintor & Abbott and Androscoggin Title Company had our summer outing at The Vista of Maine with catering from The BBQ Pit. The views and the accommodations were magnificent, and the good times and great food were even better! Our outing including drawings for some great prizes, indoor and outdoor games, and time for our employees and their families to relax! It is always great to get the team together outside of the office to celebrate all the great things we have done and will continue to do!

At Skelton Taintor & Abbott, we honor and commemorate Juneteenth, a day of profound significance in American history. Today, we reflect on freedom, justice, and the ongoing journey toward equality for all. As advocates for fairness and equality under the law, we recognize the importance of this day in the fight against injustice and inequality. We stand in solidarity with our community and reaffirm our commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. Let us continue to learn, grow, and strive for a future where every voice is heard, and every person is treated with dignity and respect. Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Skelton Taintor & Abbott! #Juneteenth #Freedom #Equality #Justice #DiversityandInclusion

On June 18, 2024, Skelton Taintor & Abbott attorney, Amy Dieterich, Esq., will be presenting a mid-year legal review in coordination with the Central Maine Human Resources Association. The presentation will take place at the USM Lewiston Auburn Campus beginning at 7:45 a.m. Amy will discuss employment law updates and provide tips on what employers should all be watching for from an employment law perspective. To register for the event please visit https://lnkd.in/gFqz2zye. Amy is a shareholder with the firm of Skelton, Taintor, & Abbott in Lewiston, Maine, representing clients in the following areas: ·        Employment Law ·        Divorce & Family Law ·        Commercial Litigation ·        Municipal & Government Law Amy represents individual clients, municipalities and businesses in commercial disputes, family matters, employment and labor law issues, as well as litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings. Amy is admitted to practice in both Federal and state courts in Maine and New York. She was selected for inclusion in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 New England Rising Stars © in the category of Business Litigation. Amy was recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for her work in the practice area of Employment Law – Individuals.

As we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion, we stand firmly in support of the LGBTQ+ community. At Skelton Taintor & Abbott, we proudly embrace this year’s Pride theme: “we are everywhere.” We recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of LGBTQ+ professionals in the legal profession and wider society. Pride Month reminds us of the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead in creating a world where everyone is treated with dignity and respect under the law. While progress has been made, we acknowledge that there’s more work to do. We’re committed to making sure our profession reflects the diverse society it serves. Let’s continue to foster a culture of acceptance, understanding, and love. Together we can build a more inclusive society where everyone can live authentically and without fear. Happy Pride Month!

On May 1st, the CM Education Foundation held their annual awards ceremony. Attorney Darcie Beaudin, on behalf of Skelton, Taintor & Abbott, presented the Female Athlete of the Year award to Natalie Tracy. A picture of the front of the program and the inside of the program showing photos of all the recipients is attached.

On May 8th, the Auburn Business Association honored its 50th Citizen of the Year, Bob Brainerd. In attendance, were 8 past recipients of the honor, including Skelton Taintor & Abbot’s retired partner, Ronald Lebel, and Androscoggin Title Company Abstractor, Mickey Philbrook’s, father, Malcolm Philbrook Jr. A picture of the current and past recipients is attached. Skelton Taintor & Abbott partner, Darcie Beaudin, was recognized as the departing President of the Auburn Business Association, having served as President from 2016-2023.