Six Bernstein Shur Attorneys Honored for Pro Bono Work

ME Supreme Judicial Court’s Katahdin Counsel Encourages Lawyers to Provide Services for Low-Income and Elderly Residents

Bernstein Shur, one of northern New England’s largest law firms, announced the selection of six attorneys for the 2013 Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program.

The Katahdin Counsel was created by the ME Supreme Judicial Court to recognize the pro bono work done by ME lawyers and to encourage lawyers to provide legal services for ME’s low-income and elderly residents. Attorneys must complete more than 50 pro bono hours in a year to qualify for the program, placing them in the top tier of those donating legal services.

“Contributing to our community through volunteer efforts and pro bono legal services supports not only our core values as a firm, but our employees’ values,” said Charles Miller, Bernstein Shur’s CEO. “We are honored to see our attorneys named Katahdin Counsel and recognized for their contributions.”

The following Bernstein Shur attorneys have been honored as Katahdin Counsel:

Eben M. Albert-Knopp of Portland, ME
Christopher G. Aslin of Contoocook, New Hampshire
Brita Forssberg of Falmouth, ME
Jack H. Montgomery of South Freeport, ME
N. Joel Moser of Portland, ME
Daniel J. Murphy of Portland, ME