Attorneys-KEVIN M. CUDDY lawyers Bangor Maine

"Sam Lanham and I started to work together in the early 1980's and soon realized that we shared a strong common desire to provide the most thoughtful and effective legal services to clients possible - no matter what the problem might be. That common theme - service to our clients continues to be a personal belief and the guiding principle of this firm and reflects the nature of the people who work here."

Kevin M. Cuddy was born in Rockville Centre, New York and received his B.A. from Bucknell University in 1966 and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1969. Mr. Cuddy was admitted to practice in Massachusetts in 1969 and then Maine in 1973, following four years of Federal employment ending with a two-year term as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine.

Mr. Cuddy has been in private practice since 1973 with a focus on general civil litigation including employment law, workers’ compensation and administrative law. Mr. Cuddy has practiced in all State Courts, including numerous appellate arguments in the Law Court. Mr. Cuddy has also practiced in the Federal District Court, First Circuit and United States Supreme Court.

A significant part of his practice involves serving as an Arbitrator and Mediator of matters in or about to be in litigation. He has achieved the highest rating for legal skills that an attorney can professionally achieve – an “AV” rating by Martindale – Hubbell --- a recognition that he has reached the height of professional excellence, has practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Mr. Cuddy is a Past President of the Maine Bar Foundation, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and the Maine Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He also serves as Chair of the Maine State Bar Association Peer Assistance Committee as well as Chair of the Federal Bench Bar Liaison Committee for the local Federal District Court, and is a member of the Administrative Advisory Board for the Courts of the Federal District of Maine. He has served on various committees appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, including committees on the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Civil Procedure. He currently serves as a Commissioner of the Maine Civil Legal Services Fund, providing financing for entities that provide legal services for those who cannot afford those services. He has been on various nominating committees for judicial appointments, including the committee for appointment of state and Federal judges.

Besides being active in professional associations and committees he is also active in his municipal government. Mr. Cuddy is a member of the American Bar Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association and the Penobscot County Bar Association. He has an active trial practice which included successfully representing clients in the Federal and Maine state courts.


		KEVIN M. CUDDY - Attorney General Civil Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Worker's Compensation; Employment Law; Personal Injury; Appeals; Insurance Law; "Sam Lanham and I started to work together in the early 1980's and soon realized that we shared a strong common desire to provide the most thoughtful and effective legal services to clients possible - no matter what the problem might be. That common theme - service to our clients continues to be a personal belief and the guiding principle of this firm and reflects the nature of the people who work here." Kevin M. Cuddy was born in Rockville Centre, New York and received his B.A. from Bucknell University in 1966 and his J.D. from Suffolk University Law School in 1969. Mr. Cuddy was admitted to practice in Massachusetts in 1969 and then Maine in 1973, following four years of Federal employment ending with a two-year term as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine. Mr. Cuddy has been in private practice since 1973 with a focus on general civil litigation including employment law, workers’ compensation and administrative law. Mr. Cuddy has practiced in all State Courts, including numerous appellate arguments in the Law Court. Mr. Cuddy has also practiced in the Federal District Court, First Circuit and United States Supreme Court. A significant part of his practice involves serving as an Arbitrator and Mediator of matters in or about to be in litigation. He has achieved the highest rating for legal skills that an attorney can professionally achieve – an “AV” rating by Martindale – Hubbell --- a recognition that he has reached the height of professional excellence, has practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mr. Cuddy is a Past President of the Maine Bar Foundation, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and the Maine Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He also serves as Chair of the Maine State Bar Association Peer Assistance Committee as well as Chair of the Federal Bench Bar Liaison Committee for the local Federal District Court, and is a member of the Administrative Advisory Board for the Courts of the Federal District of Maine. He has served on various committees appointed by the Supreme Judicial Court of Maine, including committees on the Rules of Evidence and Rules of Civil Procedure. He currently serves as a Commissioner of the Maine Civil Legal Services Fund, providing financing for entities that provide legal services for those who cannot afford those services. He has been on various nominating committees for judicial appointments, including the committee for appointment of state and Federal judges. Besides being active in professional associations and committees he is also active in his municipal government. Mr. Cuddy is a member of the American Bar Association, The American Board of Trial Advocates, Maine Trial Lawyers Association, the Maine State Bar Association and the Penobscot County Bar Association. He has an active trial practice which included successfully representing clients in the Federal and Maine state courts.
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