• $21 million - judgment against foreign state  (mid-coast client) (INTERNATIONAL/WRONGFUL DEATH) CIVIL LITIGATION
  • $450,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $135,000 - slip and fall PERSONAL INJURY
  • $381,000 - slip and fall PERSONAL INJURY
  • $200,000 - misdiagnosis MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • $1.1 million - fire loss (Bangor-area client) CIVIL/COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
  • $400,000 - medical malpractice/emotional injury (Bangor-area client) MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • $360,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $350,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $210,000 - commercial / zoning dispute (mid-coast client) CIVIL LITIGATION
  • $180,000 - commercial enforcement of intellectual property rights (Portland-area medical practice) MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • $140,000 - personal injury (Bangor-area client) PERSONAL INJURY
  • $125,000 - mold (downeast client) PERSONAL INJURY
  • $16,500 - medical error MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • $235,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $15,000 - product liability PERSONAL INJURY
  • $29,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $55,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $50,000 - medical error MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
  • $158,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $27,500 - motorcycle accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $74,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY ($7,500 offered to settle the case before going to trial - we took it to trial and won what our client deserved)
  • $59,000 - slip and fall PERSONAL INJURY
  • $400,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $250,000 - pedestrian/automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY
  • $250,000 - fire loss COMMERCIAL LITIGATION
  • $100,000 - automobile accident PERSONAL INJURY

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Personal Injury

Personal Injury

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Medical Malpractice

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If you have been injured by medical error

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Civil Litigation

Civil Litigation

Representing you in all civil matters

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Divorce and Family Law

Divorce and Family Law

We represent all individuals

or couples seeking divorce

as well as all related family matters.

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Backed by more than 40 years of experience, our civil and criminal law attorneys have the knowledge and expertise to handle your case, and we never settle too soon or for less than you deserve.

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Lynch and Van Dyke is sad to officially announce the unfortunate passing of Attorney David Van Dyke. Although David left us in February of 2017, we just weren't ready to change our website to acknowledge this reality. We will be leaving Attorney Van Dyke's picture and bio on our website to honor him and his family. Although he is no longer here physically, he will always remain part of our family. Until we meet again...

Lynch & Van Dyke proudly represents clients throughout the State of Maine. We have a team of paralegals, legal secretaries, and support staff ready to help investigate and work on your case.

Lynch & Van Dyke have been dedicated to excellent client service, providing a full range of business and litigation legal services. We are located in Lewiston, Maine and are ideally sized and configured to deliver the highest quality and personal service to our clients, regardless of the complexity of the legal issue.

Our first consultation is free, call us today to see how we can help you.

If you have been injured in an accident or through medical malpractice, setting up your free consultation is the first step to getting you the compensation you need for your injuries, medical bills, and emotional distress. Our attorneys have the combined experience with accident,  personal injury and medical malpractice cases to help you through the process, step by step and there is NO FEE unless you win your case. Each case is different, needing specialized knowledge and experience to make sure each step is done right. With Lynch & Van Dyke, you know you'll receive the kind of attention your case deserves, with a winning team on your side.

Over the years, we've tried thousands of cases involving regular people like you. You have the right to seek the kind of compensation you need to pay your medical bills from your accident or injury. We are the attorneys that can help you.