Business Details
Trusted Maine Personal Injury Lawyers
At Garmey Law, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and aggressive legal representation for individuals facing life-altering challenges. Our mission centers on securing full financial compensation for clients who have suffered trauma, loss, or negligence, ensuring they can focus on recovery while we handle complex legal processes. With decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff collaborates across cases to leverage collective expertise and resources.Recognized nationally for our trial success, we maintain affiliations with prestigious organizations like the American College of Trial Lawyers and have earned accolades in leading legal directories. We operate on a contingency fee basis, ensuring access to high-quality legal representation regardless of financial background. Our commitment to clients extends beyond courtrooms, emphasizing transparency, empathy, and personalized support throughout every case.
Services
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Premises Liability
Product Liability
Civil Litigation
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We have secured hundreds of millions in verdicts and settlements
- Our team includes the first Maine attorney invited to the Inner Circle of Advocates
- We operate on a contingency fee basis with no upfront costs
- Attorneys maintain active roles in national legal education programs
- We combine boutique firm personalization with big-firm resources
Associations and certifications
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Board of Trial Advocates
- American Association for Justice
- Super Lawyers
- The Best Lawyers in America
What people say
Caring and compassionate
Aggressive attorneys
Good hands with team
Godsend during crisis
Pit bull in court
Services
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients harmed by medical negligence including surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and medication mistakes. Our team investigates healthcare provider conduct, secures expert testimony, and pursues compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and pain. With millions recovered in verdicts, we hold institutions accountable while supporting clients through complex legal processes.
Wrongful Death
Our firm assists families grieving preventable deaths from negligence or misconduct. We handle claims involving medical errors, defective products, and catastrophic accidents. By proving liability and calculating economic/non-economic damages, we secure financial stability for surviving family members while pursuing justice for preventable losses.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
We advocate for accident victims in car, truck, motorcycle, and boating collisions. Our attorneys negotiate with insurance companies, reconstruct accident scenes, and litigate for fair compensation covering medical expenses, vehicle damage, and emotional trauma. We handle complex cases involving commercial vehicles and multi-party liability.
Premises Liability
We represent clients injured on unsafe properties due to hazards like slippery floors, inadequate security, or structural defects. Our team proves property owner negligence and pursues damages for medical costs, lost income, and long-term rehabilitation needs. We handle slip-and-fall cases and premises-related catastrophic injuries.
Product Liability
Our attorneys hold manufacturers accountable for dangerous products causing injury or death. We investigate design flaws, manufacturing defects, and inadequate warnings in cases involving medical devices, consumer goods, and industrial equipment. We pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and product-related disabilities.
People
Terry Garmey
Founding Partner
Recognized as one of America's top plaintiffs' attorneys, Terry Garmey pioneered personal injury representation in Maine. With decades of trial experience, he has secured landmark verdicts and mentored legal professionals nationwide while maintaining active roles in national advocacy organizations.
Ali Garmey Chardon
Attorney
A tenacious advocate for accident victims, Ali Chardon combines legal expertise with compassionate client support. Her practice focuses on civil litigation and police misconduct cases, earning recognition for aggressive courtroom representation and successful appeals.
David Kreisler
Attorney
David Kreisler specializes in complex personal injury cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. He leverages technical expertise in accident reconstruction and medical evidence analysis to build compelling cases against corporate defendants.
Julie Howland
Paralegal
With over 20 years of experience, Julie Howland provides critical case management support. She coordinates client communications, organizes medical documentation, and assists in trial preparation while maintaining direct client support throughout legal proceedings.
Gary Goldberg
Attorney
Gary Goldberg focuses on medical malpractice and institutional negligence cases. His background in healthcare administration informs his approach to proving complex medical liability claims while advocating for systemic improvements in patient safety.
Questions
What types of cases does Garmey Law handle?
We specialize in personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, and product liability cases.
How much does it cost to hire Garmey Law?
We work on contingency fees - you pay nothing unless we win your case through settlement or trial verdict.
Do you handle cases outside Maine?
While based in Portland, we represent clients throughout New England and nationally when Maine jurisdiction applies.
What makes Garmey Law different from other firms?
Our combination of national recognition, personalized service, and proven trial success sets us apart in complex personal injury cases.
How long will my case take to resolve?
Case timelines vary, but we work efficiently while preparing every case for trial to maximize your compensation potential.
Can I speak directly with my attorney?
Yes, our team maintains open communication with clients throughout every stage of the legal process.
