Brian Tafel

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        Brian Tafel Brian Tafel

        Brian is a dedicated and strategic advocate who prioritizes building strong client relationships as a foundation for achieving successful outcomes. His commitment to understanding each client’s unique goals underscores his practical, results-driven approach to representation.

        As a member of Verrill’s Trial and Litigation Group, Brian applies his problem-solving and communication skills acquired from a background in education and coaching to find the right solutions for his clients. He is dedicated to working with clients to create and advance the most effective strategies unique to the circumstances to achieve his client’s goals.

        Before attending law school, Brian was a high school social studies teacher and basketball coach.

        During law school, Brian was a student attorney for the Youth Justice Clinic of the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic, and a judicial extern to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Karen F. Wolf of the United States District Court for the District of Maine. He also competed on Maine Law’s Trial Competition Team. After graduating from the University of Maine School of Law, Brian clerked for the Honorable James Martemucci and Richard Mulhern of the Maine Superior Court.

        Brian lives in Saco with his wife Danny, their two children, Harper and Tass, and their dog, Oakley.  He enjoys fly-fishing, camping, and hiking. Brian is a huge sports fan, and as a native of Colorado, enjoys cheering on the Broncos, Nuggets, Avalanche, and Rockies.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • University of Maine School of Law (J.D.)
        • University of Northern Colorado (M.S.)
        • Colorado College (B.A., cum laude)

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine

        Memberships

        • Maine Bar Association
        • Tri-State Defense Lawyers Association
        • York Bar Association
        • Maine State Bar Association
        • DRI: Association of Lawyers Defending Business

        Clerkships

        • Maine Superior Court
        Resources
        October 20, 2025 - Press Releases

        Firm Highlights

        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Construction Attorney Cassie Dufon

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill is pleased to welcome Cassie Dufon to the firm’s Construction Group as an Associate, resident in the firm’s Portland...
        Press Releases

        Verrill’s Wide-Ranging Private Wealth Law Practice Recognized in 2026 Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide

        BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine and BOSTON, Mass. – Verrill attorneys Kenneth P. Brier, Anya F. Endsley, Kurt E. Klebe, Mary McQuillen, Nathaniel S....
        Blog

        Update on Status of Maine Packaging EPR

        In December 2024, Verrill published a blog post, Unwrapping Maine's Gift to the Environment: A New Packaging Stewardship Program Set to Launch in...
        Blog

        Voluntary Benefits Move into the ERISA Litigation Crosshairs

        Employee-paid accident, critical-illness, cancer, and hospital-indemnity insurance have long occupied a quiet corner of employee benefit plan...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law, 26 M.R.S. § 620-A

        Effective July 14, 2026 Maine employers that electronically monitor employees must comply with a new disclosure law effective July 14, 2026. Under...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Recognized by U.S. News as One of the Best Law Firms to Work for in 2026

        BOSTON, Mass., BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine, GREENWICH and WESTPORT, Conn., – Verrill has been featured on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Companies to Work...
        Blog

        SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Rules and the 403(b) 15-Year Catch-Up: What Tax-Exempt Employers Need to Know

        Tax-exempt employers whose 403(b) plans offer catch-up contributions for participants age 50 and above should be well on their way to compliance with...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Quoted in Law360 on SIMAD Summer Camp Bankruptcy Sale

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving SIMAD Holdings and...
        Media Mentions

        Chris Tsouros Featured in Law360’s Coverage of Sports Real Estate Deals

        Verrill Partner Chris Tsouros was recently recognized in a Law360 article highlighting law firms involved in significant sports real estate projects...
        Blog

        What Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law Means for Maine Employers

        Maine employers who monitor their workforce, whether through productivity software, GPS, call recording, or cameras, have a new compliance obligation...
        Blog

        Run Don’t Walk: The Implication of “While Supplies Last” Prize Promotions

        This month a big-chain grocery store has been offering daily mystery boxes during specific timed drops on a first-come, first-served basis, to users...
        Blog

        Maine’s Noncompete Statute is Reshaped for Health Care Workers: What You Need to Know

        Employers of individuals who are licensed under state law to perform, or provide, health care services in the State of Maine should be prepared for...