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Michael F. Phillips, Jr. - Shareholder
mphillips@watervillelaw.com
Education: Cedarville College; University of Maine School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
mphillips@watervillelaw.com
Education: Cedarville College; University of Maine School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
Timothy R. O'Donnell
tim@watervillelaw.com</span>
Education: The College of the Holy Cross; Northeastern University School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
tim@watervillelaw.com</span>
Education: The College of the Holy Cross; Northeastern University School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
Mike is a Shareholder in the Firm and has a reputation throughout Central Maine for his thorough and prompt provision of commercial real estate services and business and corporate advice and representation. Well known to bankers and realtors, Mike maintains an active business formation and transactional practice. Mike's easy-going manner and efficiency have earned him many loyal clients and affiliations.
Mike has practiced law in Waterville since 1996, first as a solo practitioner and then as a partner in Phillips & Bernier. He is a member of the Waterville Bar Association, Maine Bar Association, and American Bar Association and serves as Chairman of Board of Directors of Inland Hospital. In the past he has served on the boards of Lakewood Continuing Care Facility, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, and Faith Evangelical Free Church.
Mike resides with his wife, Jennifer, one daughter and three sons. Mike is brave enough to be a Yankees fan in Red Sox territory.
Mike has practiced law in Waterville since 1996, first as a solo practitioner and then as a partner in Phillips & Bernier. He is a member of the Waterville Bar Association, Maine Bar Association, and American Bar Association and serves as Chairman of Board of Directors of Inland Hospital. In the past he has served on the boards of Lakewood Continuing Care Facility, the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce, and Faith Evangelical Free Church.
Mike resides with his wife, Jennifer, one daughter and three sons. Mike is brave enough to be a Yankees fan in Red Sox territory.
Thomas B. McCowan - Shareholder
tom@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Arizona, BFA; University of Arizona College of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Arizona (inactive)
tom@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Arizona, BFA; University of Arizona College of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Arizona (inactive)
Tom is a Shareholder in the Firm. Since 2006, his practice has been exclusively focused on real estate transactions, curing title defects, title searches, closings, and lending documentation. Previously, Tom practiced a wide variety of law, providing litigation representation and advice to clients in a wide range of matters. Tom is appreciated in the firm and by his clients for his sense of humor and attention to detail.
Before moving to Maine, Tom worked as a juvenile prosecutor in Flagstaff, Arizona. He has served on the Boards of Directors of Waterville Creates!, Common Street Arts, Kennebec Messalonskee Trails, and the Winslow Public Library Board of Trustees. Tom is a member of the Winslow Historical Preservation Committee, Waterville Bar Association, Maine State Bar Association, and the American Land Title Association. Tom is also an affiliate member of the Kennebec Valley Board of Realtors.
Tom lives with his wife, Jennifer (an English and Drama teacher), and has two adult daughters. He spends his leisure time listening to music, playing drums (viewable at https://www.youtube.com/@KennebecTom/videos) attending concerts and live theatre, reading, keeping up with the MCU, and kayaking. Tom is proud of his Tigua Indian heritage and is an enrolled member of the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo.
William A. Lee, III - Senior Counsel
walee@watervillelaw.com
Education: Eckerd College; University of Florida School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Florida, Washington State (inactive)
walee@watervillelaw.com
Education: Eckerd College; University of Florida School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Florida, Washington State (inactive)
Bill Lee is a founder of the Firm. He stepped down from Shareholder status in September 2023, but continues to work with the Firm as an Associate. His practice in Maine involves litigation, personal injury, estate planning, criminal defense, divorce, and municipal law. He serves as City Solicitor for Waterville, Town Attorney for Winslow, and legal counsel for Fairfield and several small municipalities. The Florida portion of his practice concentrates in estate planning, probate, and dual residency issues. Bill's personable nature and practical approach to issues are greatly appreciated by his clients.
Bill has lived in Waterville since 1982 and was a member of the Waterville City Council for six years (two as Chair). He also served on the Waterville School Board for 3 years. Bill was a part-time professor in Government at Colby College for over 30 years, where he taught courses on the U.S. legal system and comparative law. His comparative law classes included one on the Soviet Legal System taught in Moscow and St. Petersburg, U.S.S.R. and two in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Bill is on the board of the Mid-Maine Global Forum and past president of the Out of State Division of the Florida Bar.
Upon recommendation of the Speaker of the House and Governor, Bill was appointed to the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices in January of 2016. He was reappointed in 2019 and served as Chair from 2018 to 2022. The five-member bipartisan commission is an independent state agency that administers campaign finance laws, the Maine Clean Elections Act and lobbyist disclosure laws and provides advisory ethics opinions to the legislature.
Bill is peer rated "AV: Preeminent" in Litigation, Wills and Probate and Municipal Law by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also client rated "Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell.
Bill has two adult daughters and resides with his wife, Linda. He is an avid runner, golfer, kayaker and bird-watcher, escaping to Baxter State Park whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Bill has lived in Waterville since 1982 and was a member of the Waterville City Council for six years (two as Chair). He also served on the Waterville School Board for 3 years. Bill was a part-time professor in Government at Colby College for over 30 years, where he taught courses on the U.S. legal system and comparative law. His comparative law classes included one on the Soviet Legal System taught in Moscow and St. Petersburg, U.S.S.R. and two in Havana and Santiago de Cuba. Bill is on the board of the Mid-Maine Global Forum and past president of the Out of State Division of the Florida Bar.
Upon recommendation of the Speaker of the House and Governor, Bill was appointed to the Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices in January of 2016. He was reappointed in 2019 and served as Chair from 2018 to 2022. The five-member bipartisan commission is an independent state agency that administers campaign finance laws, the Maine Clean Elections Act and lobbyist disclosure laws and provides advisory ethics opinions to the legislature.
Bill is peer rated "AV: Preeminent" in Litigation, Wills and Probate and Municipal Law by Martindale-Hubbell. He is also client rated "Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell.
Bill has two adult daughters and resides with his wife, Linda. He is an avid runner, golfer, kayaker and bird-watcher, escaping to Baxter State Park whenever the opportunity presents itself.
Chris joined O'Donnell Lee as an associate attorney in November 2012. He is supporting all of the attorneys in various types of matters, as well as accepting new clients. Chris will be providing litigation representation as well as working on estate planning and transactional matters.
Chris is admitted to practice in Maine and Massachusetts. He graduated cum laude from University of Maine School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of Maine Law Review and acted as a student attorney with the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic.
The eldest of four brothers from Winslow, Maine, Chris graduated from Winslow High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Theater from Bowdoin College. He is excited to return to central Maine to practice law.
Chris currently resides in Waterville and enjoys playing sports and watching football, as well as camping. He is looking forward to becoming engaged in area community organizations.
Chris is admitted to practice in Maine and Massachusetts. He graduated cum laude from University of Maine School of Law, where he served as Articles Editor of Maine Law Review and acted as a student attorney with the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic.
The eldest of four brothers from Winslow, Maine, Chris graduated from Winslow High School and received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Theater from Bowdoin College. He is excited to return to central Maine to practice law.
Chris currently resides in Waterville and enjoys playing sports and watching football, as well as camping. He is looking forward to becoming engaged in area community organizations.
David E. Bernier - Senior Counsel
dbernier@watervillelaw.com
Education: Villanova University and Colby College; St. Louis University Law School
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
dbernier@watervillelaw.com
Education: Villanova University and Colby College; St. Louis University Law School
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
David began practicing law in 1982. His areas of expertise include Commercial Law, Elder Law, Probate Law, and Civil Litigation. He attended Villanova University and obtained a bachelor's degree from Colby College. He received his law degree from the St. Louis University Law School.
David is a trustee of the Waterville Public Library, serves on the Boards of the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and Spectrum Generations, and is an appointed Dedimus Justice. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, as well as being active in the Waterville and Maine State Bar Associations and Elder Law Section. David formerly served as Mayor of Waterville, is a former chairman of the Waterville City Council, and is a former President of Delta Ambulance, Past President of the Waterville Public Library, and is a former member of the Mt. Merici Board of Overseers.
On a personal note, Dave was born in Waterville, Maine, where he currently resides with his wife and three children.
David is a trustee of the Waterville Public Library, serves on the Boards of the Kennebec Valley Community Action Program and Spectrum Generations, and is an appointed Dedimus Justice. He is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, as well as being active in the Waterville and Maine State Bar Associations and Elder Law Section. David formerly served as Mayor of Waterville, is a former chairman of the Waterville City Council, and is a former President of Delta Ambulance, Past President of the Waterville Public Library, and is a former member of the Mt. Merici Board of Overseers.
On a personal note, Dave was born in Waterville, Maine, where he currently resides with his wife and three children.
Robert M. Marden - Of Counsel
rmarden@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Maine at Orono; Franklin Pierce Law Center
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
rmarden@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Maine at Orono; Franklin Pierce Law Center
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
Bob entered the legal profession in 1981. He works primarily in the areas of Probate and Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law. He attended the University of Oregon, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine at Orono in 1978 and gained a law degree from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1981.
Bob is a Past Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley, the Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, and currently serves as a Director of Maine General Medical Center. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association where he has served as its Treasurer and Governor of District Four. Bob is a Past Director and President of the Maine Bar Foundation and a former Commissioner of Maine's Civil Legal Services Fund. In 2007, he was awarded the Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award in recognition of his volunteer efforts to improve access to justice.
On a personal note, Bob was born in Waterville, Maine, where he attended public schools. He currently resides in neighboring Oakland, Maine where he and his wife, Lydia, have raised two (now adult) children. He remains active in community affairs and currently serves on Oakland's Park & Recreation Board and is a member of Waterville's Friends of Quarry Road.
Bob is a Past Director of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Kennebec Valley, the Pine Tree Society for Handicapped Children and Adults, and currently serves as a Director of Maine General Medical Center. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association where he has served as its Treasurer and Governor of District Four. Bob is a Past Director and President of the Maine Bar Foundation and a former Commissioner of Maine's Civil Legal Services Fund. In 2007, he was awarded the Howard H. Dana, Jr. Award in recognition of his volunteer efforts to improve access to justice.
On a personal note, Bob was born in Waterville, Maine, where he attended public schools. He currently resides in neighboring Oakland, Maine where he and his wife, Lydia, have raised two (now adult) children. He remains active in community affairs and currently serves on Oakland's Park & Recreation Board and is a member of Waterville's Friends of Quarry Road.
Mariah A. Gleaton - Associate
mgleaton@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Maine at Orono; University of Connecticut School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
mgleaton@watervillelaw.com
Education: University of Maine at Orono; University of Connecticut School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
Mariah joined the Firm as an Associate in 2016. She has experience with collections, business planning and formation, estate planning, probate, real estate, criminal law, and civil litigation.
Mariah grew up in Maine, attended Erskine Academy and then graduated with honors from the University of Maine at Orono. She ventured to Connecticut, obtained her J.D. with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law and decisively returned to Maine to practice in her home state. In law school she was a member of the Connecticut Law Review. Mariah is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Maine Association of Trial Attorneys, Maine Bar Association, Waterville Rotary Club, Business Networking International, MaineGeneral Community Care Board, and Maine Mycological Association.
When Mariah is away from the office she enjoys gym time, tennis, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. She recently placed 2nd in Maine's Strongest Women Competition - Novice Division - she picks things up and puts them back down again. Mariah is also very passionate about food. In the summer you can find her in the woods foraging for wild mushrooms as she attempts to find an undiscovered edible.
Mariah grew up in Maine, attended Erskine Academy and then graduated with honors from the University of Maine at Orono. She ventured to Connecticut, obtained her J.D. with honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law and decisively returned to Maine to practice in her home state. In law school she was a member of the Connecticut Law Review. Mariah is a member of the Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Maine Association of Trial Attorneys, Maine Bar Association, Waterville Rotary Club, Business Networking International, MaineGeneral Community Care Board, and Maine Mycological Association.
When Mariah is away from the office she enjoys gym time, tennis, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. She recently placed 2nd in Maine's Strongest Women Competition - Novice Division - she picks things up and puts them back down again. Mariah is also very passionate about food. In the summer you can find her in the woods foraging for wild mushrooms as she attempts to find an undiscovered edible.
William P. Dubord - Of Counsel
wdubord@watervillelaw.com
Education: College of the Holy Cross; University of Maine School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
wdubord@watervillelaw.com
Education: College of the Holy Cross; University of Maine School of Law
Admitted to Practice in: Maine
Brendan T. O'Keefe
brendan@watervillelaw.com
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Education: Colby College; Suffolk University Law School
Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Massachusetts
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Admitted to Practice in: Maine, Massachusetts
Bill has been a Maine practicing attorney since 1973. His primary areas of expertise are Taxation Law, Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, including Condominium Law, along with Estate Planning and Probate. He obtained a bachelor's degree at the College of the Holy Cross, and completed law school at the University of Maine.
He was the Director of Camden National Bank until 2019. In addition, Bill is a retired legal officer of the Maine National Guard with the rank of Colonel and held the position of State Judge Advocate for a number of years. He is also a member of the Waterville, Kennebec and Maine State Bar Associations.
On a personal note, Bill was born in Waterville, Maine in 1947. He resides in Oakland with his wife. Their two daughters have left the nest and both live in Maine. Bill now has 2 grandchildren. His hobbies and recreational activities include running, golf, tennis, skiing and boating.
He was the Director of Camden National Bank until 2019. In addition, Bill is a retired legal officer of the Maine National Guard with the rank of Colonel and held the position of State Judge Advocate for a number of years. He is also a member of the Waterville, Kennebec and Maine State Bar Associations.
On a personal note, Bill was born in Waterville, Maine in 1947. He resides in Oakland with his wife. Their two daughters have left the nest and both live in Maine. Bill now has 2 grandchildren. His hobbies and recreational activities include running, golf, tennis, skiing and boating.
Brendan joined the firm as an associate in 2013. He practices in the areas of family law, criminal defense, real estate, and general litigation.
Brendan is admitted to practice in both Maine and Massachusetts. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and the Waterville Bar Association. Brendan graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School where he was a member of the New England Regional Champion Trial Team.
Brendan was born in Presque Isle and was raised in Northampton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Colby College with a degree in Government and returned to Waterville after attending law school in Boston.
Brendan lives in Waterville with his wife Anna (a dentist on Kennedy Memorial Drive) and their dog. He enjoys hiking, running, all types of food, and word puzzles.
Brendan is admitted to practice in both Maine and Massachusetts. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and the Waterville Bar Association. Brendan graduated cum laude from Suffolk University Law School where he was a member of the New England Regional Champion Trial Team.
Brendan was born in Presque Isle and was raised in Northampton, Massachusetts. He graduated from Colby College with a degree in Government and returned to Waterville after attending law school in Boston.
Brendan lives in Waterville with his wife Anna (a dentist on Kennedy Memorial Drive) and their dog. He enjoys hiking, running, all types of food, and word puzzles.
RETIRED PARTNERS:
Bryan B. Ward - In December 2024, after 15 years of dedicated advice and representation to the Firm's clients, Bryan achieved his objective of retiring earlier than most. Much of his practice has been assumed by David Bernier.Timothy R. O'Donnell - Tim was a founding partner of the Firm in 1997. After many years of dedicated service and guidance to clients in business matters, estate planning and probate, he retired in 2019.
Bryan B. Ward - Retired
