Candace T. Augustine

Candace T. Augustine

Candace T. Augustine, Esq., brings a vibrant spirit and more than a decade of legal expertise to Rudman Winchell. Her passion for aiding individuals in navigating the complexities of law stems from her genuine commitment to improving lives through estate planning and elder law. Candace’s legal journey began at Western State College of Law in…

Edmond J. Bearor

Edmond J. Bearor

Edmond J. Bearor served as the managing partner of Rudman Winchell from 2010 to 2019. His practice includes municipal and administrative law, real estate transactions, development, and litigation. Since 2007, Ed has been recognized as a Best Lawyer, including being honored as the Best Lawyer of the Year for Zoning and Land Use Law in 2012…

Justin M. Bennett

Justin M. Bennett

Justin Bennett is a highly experienced attorney and Senior Counsel at Rudman Winchell, dedicated to delivering exceptional service and achieving optimal outcomes for his clients. With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, Justin brings a wealth of expertise and a client-centric approach to his practice. Born and educated in England, Justin began…

Paul R. Brown

Paul R. Brown

Paul R. Brown specializes in Transaction Practices, encompassing corporate, finance, real estate, and landlord-tenant law. With a wealth of experience and extensive knowledge, Paul is a recognized leader in navigating intricate business issues. Paul boasts a substantial and diverse transactional practice, adept at collaborating with businesses, corporate entities, and individuals and families. His expertise lies…

John K. Hamer

John K. Hamer

John K. Hamer, Esq., partner at Rudman Winchell, focuses his practice in employment law, labor law, municipal and administrative law, appeals, and workers’ compensation. With nearly 30 years of experience, John advises both public and private sector clients. His practice encompasses a diverse array of legal facets, including but not limited to discrimination claims, wage…

Kristy M. Hapworth

Kristy M. Hapworth

Kristy M. Hapworth, Esq., partner at Rudman Winchell, is a dedicated attorney and an integral part of our legal team. Kristy brings an extensive background in Estate Planning and a commitment to providing tailored legal solutions to high net worth individuals and business owners. For more than 7 years, Kristy has focused her practice primarily…

Michael A. Hockenbury

Michael A. Hockenbury

Mike practices within the Corporate and Business Practices Group and General Civil Litigation. He handles complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and professional malpractice matters. Corporate clients rely on him to represent them in business tort claims, contract disputes and corporate governance issues.Mike also represents various financial institutions dealing with creditors’ rights and the recovery…

Jonathan P. Hunter

Jonathan P. Hunter

Jonathan P. Hunter, Attorney at Law, has served as a law clerk for the Maine Superior Court and the Honorable Warren M. Silver of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. His practice at Rudman Winchell concentrates on litigation and appeals. Jonathan grew up in Medford, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of…

Scott T. Lever

Scott T. Lever

Scott T. Lever provides expert legal services to businesses operating in regulated industries. With a wealth of experience spanning various sectors, including Business & Corporate, Municipal & Land Use, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, and Criminal Defense, Scott has established himself as a trusted advisor and advocate. In addition to his legal practice, Scott is the…

Diane S. O’Connell

Diane S. O’Connell

Diane S. O’Connell, Esq., brings over 20 years of legal experience to Rudman Winchell. Based out of our office in Ellsworth, Diane’s legal acumen and extensive experience benefit clients across Hancock and Washington counties. With a diverse legal background, Diane focuses her practice on transactional law, primarily specializing in real estate law. Her areas of…