As a member of the civil litigation practice group at Bergen Parkinson since 2019, Tom represents individuals, partnerships, corporations, and other entities in a wide variety of disputes. His practice primarily focuses on construction litigation, landlord/tenant law, and property disputes.

Tom began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Strafford County Attorney’s Office domestic violence unit before moving to felony prosecution. He continued his prosecution career at the Carroll County Attorney’s Office in New Hampshire where he prosecuted all levels of criminal matters, conducting multiple bench and jury trials. Before moving to Maine, Tom also worked briefly at a private practice handling family matters, civil litigation, and criminal defense. In 2012, Tom moved to Maine and continued his career at the York County District Attorney’s Office in Alfred. He handled all stages of domestic violence crimes and conducted many hearings/jury trials during his six years at the DA’s office. Tom re-entered civil practice in 2019, handling foreclosure litigation at Bendett & McHugh before joining Bergen Parkinson in December 2019.

Education

  • UNH School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2004
  • St. Michael's College, Political Science, 1999

Bar Admissions

  • Maine
  • New Hampshire
  • Federal District Court

Professional and Civic Activities

  • Sanford School Committee, 2014-2017

The Estate Planning & Probate attorneys at Bergen & Parkinson, LLC provide sound and creative advice to individuals and families in structuring estate plans to meet their needs.

Bergen & Parkinson, LLC’s team of experience advocates handles cases of all sizes and levels of complexity in the courts and before various municipal boards and state agencies.

Our municipal attorneys have served as Town Attorney for municipalities throughout the state of Maine. They have also served as special counsel when special expertise is needed.

Our attorneys have experience in the full range of real estate transactions and issues. We offer representation in real estate law for both commercial and residential transactions.

Our firm offers Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADR) which are a means of settling disputes outside of the courtroom. This includes mediations, arbitrations, and meeting facilitations.