PRESS RELEASES . . .

2010

Peter Bennett Named One of the Nation's Most Powerful Employment Attorneys
(Portland, ME- June 21, 2010)

2009

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT SELECTED A NEW ENGLAND SUPER LAWYER
(Portland, ME- October 30, 2009)

Peter Bennett Appointed Chair of the American Bar Association’s Task Force on Leadership Diversity Initiative
(Portland, ME- August 25, 2009)

Peter Bennett Appointed to the American Bar Association’s Task Force on Federal Agency Preemption of State Tort Laws
(Portland, ME- May 15, 2009)

Peter Bennett to Attend National Summit to Preserve Justice Systems as Member of American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Judicial Independence
(Portland, ME- May 1, 2009)

PETER BENNETT, OF THE BENNETT LAW FIRM, P.A., PORTLAND, MAINE, SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2009 CHAMBERS USA GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
(Portland, ME- March 9, 2009)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT AUTHORS “A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO EMPLOYMENT CASES IN THE COURTROOM” OF RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOK, COURTROOM STRATEGIES
(BOSTON, MA - Janurary 29, 2009)

2008

PETER BENNETT SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2009 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
(Portland, ME - September 22, 2008)

MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT APPOINTED TO AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION’S STANDING COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE
(Portland, ME - August 20, 2008)

THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION TORT TRIAL & INSURANCE PRACTICE SECTION TO HONOR 2008 LEADERSHIP ACADEMY GRADUATING CLASS
(CHICAGO, IL- August 17, 2008)

PETER BENNETT, OF THE BENNETT LAW FIRM, P.A., PORTLAND, MAINE, SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2008 CHAMBERS USA GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
(Portland, ME - June 24, 2008)

Dean Ronald A. Cass is Recipient of 2008 Robert B. McKay Law Professor Award
(CHICAGO, IL - June 17, 2008)

Massachusetts Lawyer Victor J. Garo to Receive Edmund S. Muskie Pro Bono Service Award
(CHICAGO, IL - June 17, 2008)

Champions of Justice - Special Guest Peter Bennet
(Los Angeles, CA - June 10, 2008)

JUDGE BERNICE B. DONALD TO RECEIVE ABA LIBERTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(CHICAGO, IL - June 13, 2008)

DARCEE S. SIEGEL OF FLORIDA IS RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 KIRSTEN CHRISTOPHE MEMORIAL AWARD
(CHICAGO, IL - June 10, 2008)

NEW YORK CITY LAWYER MARC S. MOLLER TO RECEIVE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE AWARD
(CHICAGO, IL - June 10, 2008)

CATHERINE CHRISTIAN TO RECEIVE ABA LIBERTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(CHICAGO, IL - June 10, 2008)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT TO BE DELEGATION MEMBER REPRESENTING LEGAL PROFESSION AT THE UNITED NATIONS
(PORTLAND, ME - March 26, 2008)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT ELECTED FELLOW OF THE AMERICAN BAR FOUNDATION
(PORTLAND, ME - February 19, 2008)

2007

TRIAL LAWYERS TO FOCUS ON FAIR AND IMPARTIAL COURTS AT OCTOBER MEETING CHAIRED BY PORTLAND, MAINE LAWYER PETER BENNETT
(CHICAGO, IL - September 12, 2007)

MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT ELECTED TO AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP ROLE
(PORTLAND, ME - September 5, 2007)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT AUTHORS CHAPTER OF RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOK, DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL LITIGATION STRATEGIES PROFESSION
(PORTLAND, ME - June 21, 2007)

PETER BENNETT SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2007 CHAMBERS USA GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
(PORTLAND, ME - February 15, 2007)

2006

PETER BENNETT SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2007 EDITION OF THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
(PORTLAND, ME - September 18, 2006)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT ELECTED CHAIR-ELECT OF 36,000 MEMBER TRIAL SECTION OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
(CHICAGO, IL - August 29, 2006)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT TO ADDRESS COALITION OF BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF COLOR ANNUAL DINNER IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
(WASHINGTON D.C. - May 9, 2006)

Peter Bennett Receives Boston University Law School Silver Shingle Award for Distinguished Service to the Profession
(BOSTON, MA - March 30, 2006)

PETER BENNETT SELECTED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE 2006 CHAMBERS USA GUIDE TO THE LEGAL PROFESSION
(PORTLAND, ME - February 15, 2006)

2005

PORTLAND ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT ELECTED TO AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OFFICERS CONFERENCE TWELVE MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(PORTLAND, ME - August 2, 2005)

HUDSON, NEW HAMPSHIRE SALES ASSOCIATES OF LEPAGE BAKERIES REJECT UNION
(PORTLAND, ME - April 6, 2005)

2004

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT SPOKE AT THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION’S SECTION OFFICERS CONFERENCE HELD IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
(PORTLAND, ME - September 14, 2004)

PORTLAND, MAINE LABOR LAW ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT TO ADDRESS 12TH ANNUAL NEW ENGLAND PAYROLL CONFERENCE IN SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE.
(PORTLAND, ME - May 18, 2004)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY RICK FINBERG PRESENTER AT VIRTUAL EDUCATION FORUM ON FMLA LEAVES
(PORTLAND, ME - May 5, 2004)

ATTORNEY FREDRICK B. FINBERG NAMED TO MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
(PORTLAND, ME - March 18, 2004)

ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT NAMED TO MILLION DOLLAR ADVOCATES FORUM
(PORTLAND, ME - March 10, 2004)

2003

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT ELECTED OFFICER OF TRIAL SECTION OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
(PORTLAND, ME - August 21, 2003)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT TO PRESENT AT 23RD ANNUAL NATIONAL WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE SEMINAR IN HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS.
(PORTLAND, ME - July 18, 2003)

2002

PETER BENNETT ELECTED PRESIDENT OF BU LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
(PORTLAND, ME - June 24, 2002)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT TO GIVE KEY NOTE ADDRESS AT AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAW STUDENT DIVISION CONFERENCE
(PORTLAND, ME - February 26, 2002)

PORTLAND ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT CONTRIBUTING AUTHOR TO AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE – AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION’S BOOK ENTITLED “PRACTICE CHECKLIST MANUAL ON TRIAL ADVOCACY.”
(PORTLAND, ME - December 3, 2001)

Peter Bennett to co-chair American Bar Association National Conference on “Responding to Mental Health Issues and Violence in the Workplace: Navigating the Rights and Responsibilities Created by the ADA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation Laws, and Other Employment Statutes.”
(PORTLAND, ME - November 2, 2001)

BENNETT TO LEAD SESSION ON EMPLOYMENT LAW
(PORTLAND, ME - November 2, 2001)

BENNETT TO ADDRESS AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION AT ANNUAL MEETING IN CHICAGO ON EMPLOYMENT LAW FOR 10TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
(PORTLAND, ME - August 2, 2001)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT RECOGNIZED BY AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION FOR SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZED BAR
(PORTLAND, ME - May 9, 2001)

PORTLAND, MAINE ATTORNEY PETER BENNETT PROVIDES KEY NOTE SPEECH AT AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION LAW STUDENT DIVISION CONFERENCE
(PORTLAND, ME - February 10, 2001)

PORTLAND ATTORNEY CO-AUTHOR OF DEFENSE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ARTICLE ON DISABILITY CAUSED EMPLOYEE MISCONDUCT
(PORTLAND, ME - February 5, 2001)

PETER BENNETT, OF THE BENNETT LAW FIRM, P.A., PORTLAND, MAINE ELECTED REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF PRIMERUS LAW FIRMS
(PORTLAND, ME - September 15, 2000)

PETER BENNETT AND FREDERICK B. FINBERG WILL BE SPEAKING AT A SEMINAR ENTITLED “FUNDAMENTAL ISSUES IN MAINE HUMAN RESOURCES LAW”
(PORTLAND, ME - August 7, 2000)

PETER BENNETT OF PORTLAND, MAINE, ELECTED TO GOVERNING BOARD OF TORT AND INSURANCE PRACTICE SECTION OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
(PORTLAND, ME - July 21, 2000)

PORTLAND ATTORNEY CO-AUTHOR OF AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION TREATISE ON EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LITIGATION
(PORTLAND, ME - May 24, 2000)

PETER BENNETT TO SPEAK ON MAINE LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW PROGRAM
(PORTLAND, ME - May 10, 2000)

PETER BENNETT OF PORTLAND, MAINE HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS THE CHAIR ELECT OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S TORT AND INSURANCE PRACTICE SECTION
(PORTLAND, ME - September 14, 1999)

BENNETT TO CO-CHAIR AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION'S SECOND NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
(PORTLAND, ME - March 24, 1999)

PORTLAND LAW FIRM, THE BENNETT LAW FIRM, JOINS PRIMERUS NETWORK
(PORTLAND, ME - January 21, 1999)

PORTLAND ATTORNEY CO-AUTHORS ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN ABA TORT AND INSURANCE JOURNAL
(PORTLAND, ME - June 11, 1998)

FINBERG CHOSEN FOR DISTINGUISHED 1998 ARONSON AWARD
(PORTLAND, ME - May 1998)

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF B.U. LAW SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOMES BENNETT
(PORTLAND, ME - March 23, 1998)

BENNETT RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF ST. JOSEPH'S MANOR
(PORTLAND, ME - March 10, 1998)

BENNETT TO SPEAK AT NATIONAL DISABILITIES ACT SEMINAR
(PORTLAND, ME - January 6, 1998)