Education
University of Maine School of Law
J.D., summa cum laude | 2011
University of Southern Maine
B.A., magna cum laude | 1999
Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of Maine | 2011
- Maine | 2011
- Massachusetts | 2011
University of Maine School of Law
J.D., summa cum laude | 2011
University of Southern Maine
B.A., magna cum laude | 1999
Joseph Talbot is a director and shareholder of Perkins Thompson and a member of the firm’s litigation and construction practice groups. Joe’s litigation practice focuses primarily on construction disputes, although he has experience handling cases of all types. As a litigator, Joe regularly appears in both state and federal court, as well as before mediators and arbitrators throughout New England, on behalf of his clients. Joe aims to provide his clients with practical, common-sense advice coupled with aggressive advocacy, all in an effort to efficiently resolve their disputes.
Joe has regularly been selected as a New England Rising Star by Super Lawyers in construction litigation. Joe’s recent construction litigation matters include:
Beyond his litigation practice, Joe advises clients on a wide variety of construction issues (including mechanics’ liens, insurance requirements, payment and performance bonds, delay claims, workmanship claims, and payment disputes) before, during, and after construction. Joe also drafts and reviews contract documents for both commercial and residential projects of all sizes, and provides general counsel services to clients that don’t have their own in-house legal departments. Importantly, Joe understands that his clients have projects to complete and businesses to run, and therefore, always strives to ensure that his advice is practical and compatible with their real-world needs.
Joe also sits on the Board of Directors for Perkins Thompson, assisting with firm management matters and the day-to-day operations of the firm.
Away from work, you can usually find Joe on the sidelines of a soccer field somewhere in New England cheering his daughters on (or sometimes coaching). Joe is a current USSF and US Club Soccer certified licensed coach for the Maine Fusion. Joe’s other interests include running (very slowly), skiing and snowboarding with his wife and two daughters, and taking advantage of the lakes near his family’s home in Windham, Maine.
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Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends:
Perkins Thompson and Maine Center for Elder Law are excited to announce their recent combination. Established in 1871, Perkins Thompson has been providing outstanding legal services to U.S. and Canadian businesses, institutions, governmental entities, and individuals for nearly 150 years. Maine Center for Elder Law, led by attorneys Barbara Schlichtman and Marty Womer, is a highly regarded elder law, trusts and estates, and special needs planning practice based in Kennebunk, and will continue as a practice of Perkins Thompson. The knowledge and expertise of Maine Center for Elder Law’s attorneys and staff are a wonderful addition to Perkins Thompson’s well-established trusts and estates practice.
This combination brings together the strengths of two dynamic firms, creating greater value for current and potential clients by offering expanded services and community engagement, and convenient office locations in both Portland and Kennebunk.
Please reach out to Tim Benoit, Phil Hunt, Barbara Schlichtman and Marty Womer for your trust, estate and elder law or special needs planning.