Durward Parkinson was a founding member of Bergen & Parkinson, LLC, a full service law firm established in 1998 with offices located in Kennebunk and Saco, Maine. He currently serves in an “of counsel” position with the firm. Durward was formerly a shareholder with Bernstein Shur.
As a practicing attorney for over 40 years, Durward has represented municipalities and divisions of the state as well as real estate developers, lenders, nonprofit organizations and individuals in complex and often high profile litigation and administrative matters.
In addition to his civil law practice, Durward is a trainer and experienced mediator with an impressive track record. His alternative resolution practice includes mediation, arbitration and meeting facilitation. These are frequently high conflict, hard to settle cases involving business, real estate, municipal, land use, business, employment and complex family issues. Durward is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (NADN). He is on the roster of arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and for the roster of mediators for CADRES in the State of Maine court system. He formerly served as Chair of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the Maine State Bar Association.
Durward is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest rating for attorneys based upon the confidential opinions of the bar and the judiciary. He has also been recognized in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 1982
- Brown University, A.B., 1979
Bar Admissions
- Maine
Professional and Civic Activities
- York County Bar Association (Member)
- National Association of Distinguished Neutrals (Member)
- American Arbitration Association (Member)
