John McArdle, III will become President of The Maine Trial Lawyers Association on March 11, 2011. KRZ is proud that John will assume the presidency of the MTLA and that he is the third KRZ attorney to have that honor and recognition by his peers. As longstanding MTLA Board member John looks forward to further promote access to justice and the continuing education of attorneys in Maine among other priorities during his MTLA presidency.

Jennifer Archer was awarded the 2011 Maine Bar Fellows New Lawyer Award, the first attorney in Maine ever to receive this award. The award is reserved for a lawyer licensed to practice in any jurisdiction for less than 10 years who has demonstrated an “uncompromising dedication to integrity and high personal and professional ethical standards,” exemplified the “ideals of increasing access to justice,” “[m]ade outstanding and recognized contributions to the legal profession and to the public good through Pro Bono service,” and demonstrated “a strong commitment to the objectives and purposes of the Maine Bar Foundation.” Jennifer donates hundreds of pro bono hours each year to the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP), representing asylum seekers through both the affirmative and defensive asylum process. She also gives back to the community as a Board Member of the ILAP Board of Directors and the Maine Board of Bar Examiners.

Attorneys Jennifer Archer and Timothy Norton successfully prosecuted an appeal to the Maine Supreme Court resulting in a decision vacating a judgment entered by the Superior Court on the tort of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress. In the case of Lyman v. Huber, the Maine Supreme Court accepted the arguments of Attorneys Archer and Norton related to the elements of proof of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claims and substantially narrowed the circumstances under which such a claim may be maintained in Maine.

Lauri Boxer-Macomber obtains immediate dismissal of Protection from Harassment action on behalf of her client. Within one week of the filing of a case involving a Protection from Harassment action against a KRZ client, Lauri was able to get the temporary order against the client dissolved and the entire case dismissed with prejudice.

Jennifer Archer was once again recognized for the legal services she provides to Maine’s immigrant community, much of which is done on a pro bono basis. On Sunday, December 5, 2010 Ms. Archer was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from the North Deering Alliance Church. In a special portion of their Sunday service, Senior Pastor Richard Frances and Associate Pastor Jean-Pierre Tshamala acknowledged her “outstanding service to the community of ‘New Americans’ seeking to find new homes in the United States of America.” Ms. Archer represents several members of this progressive church from countries such as Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo who are seeking immigration status.

Terry Duddy was invited as a guest speaker and on November 9th spoke at Inn of Courts on the subject of medicare setasides.

Jennifer Archer obtains L-1A (intracompany transferee) approval for new Maine business. When the United States Embassy in Singapore incorrectly halted visa processing for her clients based upon its mistaken belief that L-1A visas are not available for newly-established offices, Jennifer Archer re-filed the L-1A petition with the Vermont Service Center and received a second approval. This approval confirms Ms. Archer’s interpretation of the regulations and will allow the new Maine business to commence operations.

Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman is pleased to welcome Robert E. Crowley to the firm following his retirement as a Justice of the Maine Superior Court. Bob served the Maine Courts for 27 years as a Superior Court Justice (1993-2010), District Court Judge (1987-1993), and Probate Judge (1983-1987), presiding over a wide variety of civil and criminal trials. In his practice at Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman, Bob will be available to conduct private trials, arbitration, mediation, and early neutral evaluation of cases.

Portland Press Herald Article- Judge Robert Crowley stepping down at the top of his game

Jennifer Archer successfully terminates two removal proceedings based upon previously-approved derivative asylee petitions.

John McArdle will be giving a national seminar for attorneys in December on the topic of Better Depositions