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Susan A. Faunce, Class Action Attorney in Portland, Maine

focused on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury

Berman & Simmons

Portland, ME

Trusted class action attorney serving Portland.

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Susan A. Faunce is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Berman & Simmons.

Based in
Portland, MAINE
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Medical Malpractice · Personal Injury
  • Handles Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury matters from Portland, MAINE.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME) (2026).

About Susan A. Faunce: Susan A. Faunce is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Berman & Simmons.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Susan A. Faunce

Susan concentrates on class action, medical malpractice, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in Portland, Maine

Susan takes class action matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Portland, Maine

Susan takes medical malpractice matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Portland, Maine

Susan takes personal injury matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Portland, Maine

Susan takes product liability matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Susan A. Faunce — Attorney of Maine class action experience

Susan A. Faunce is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Class Action, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Berman & Simmons.

Susan A. Faunce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

Susan A., who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan's approach to class action cases

Susan A. Faunce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Susan A., who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which…

The kind of cases Susan takes

Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, medical malpractice, and personal injury matters in Portland and the surrounding Maine area.

Credentials

Susan A. Faunce's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Maine School of Law

    J.D. · 2006

Susan studied at J.D. in University of Maine School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed J.D. in University of Maine School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in Maine is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Susan A. Faunce

Susan has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Portland (ME) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Susan A. Faunce's office in Portland

Susan's primary office is at 85 Exchange Street, 2nd Floor, Portland, Maine, 04101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Berman & Simmons

85 Exchange Street, 2nd Floor

Portland, Maine 04101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan A. Faunce — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in Portland, Maine

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan

Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan A. Faunce

  • How much does it cost to hire Susan for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Susan offer a free consultation?

    Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in Maine typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Portland?

    Susan is licensed in Maine. Matters governed by Maine law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Susan accepting new class action clients right now?

    Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving Portland, Augusta and Bangor in Maine

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