With a distinguished career as a Superior Court Justice for the State of Maine and an Attorney at Stewart Law Office, I have presided over 200 jury trials and been recognized for fairness and legal acumen. Known for maintaining efficient courtrooms and excelling in complex litigation, my expertise and preparedness have earned me induction into The American College of Trial Lawyers.
Preside over high level and complex criminal and civil dockets, including trials and motions, i.e. motions to suppress evidence, motion to dismiss, and motions for summary judgment.
Have conducted nearly 200 jury trials to verdict, plus numerous bench/jury waived trials.
Have developed a reputation for being a fair jurist, maintaining an efficient and timely courtroom, and a strong grasp of rules of evidence and rules of procedure.
General practice of law with specialty in trial work and litigation, including civil and criminal.
Tried over 300 jury trials to verdict.
In 2015 was inducted as a fellow of The American College of Trial Lawyers.
As a jurist known as fair, with an excellent demeanor
Always prepared and versed in the law
Maintain timelines in complex litigation, and complete well reasoned and supported written orders and decisions in a prompt manner following trials and hearings