Eliot Lawyers

Mary Kathryn’s practice at Brennan & Rogers, PLLC is focused on elder law, Medicaid (MaineCare) planning, probate, and contested matters in the York and Cumberland County Probate Courts. She is licensed to practice in Maine. Previously, she was a staff attorney at Maine Legal Services for the Elderly. She has represented elders in matters before Maine Superior, District, and Probate courts, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office of Medicare Hearings, where she has extensive long-term care knowledge.

Meredith G. Schmid, an attorney formerly employed by the United States Department of Justice, aggressively represents clients in York County, Maine, who have found themselves caught up in the legal system. Attorney Meredith Schmid defends clients charged with OUI/DWI and drug-related offenses, as well as other felony and misdemeanor crimes. Meredith also tirelessly represents clients in family matter disputes including child custody, child protection, and guardianship. Prior to moving to Maine, Meredith specialized in National Security Law and Counterterrorism in Washington, D.C. As an attorney with the Department of Justice’s National Security Division, Meredith collaborated with...

Top 2% of Criminal Defense Attorneys, American Society of Legal Advocates. Distinguished Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell. Client Reviews at EliasLawOffices.com. Serving Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Maine State Bar Association. Maine Trial Lawyers Association. York County Bar Assoc. Board of Directors. New Hampshire Bar Association. Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.

Admitted to Bar: 1991 Maine, Massachusetts

Education: Wellesley College (B.A. 1986); University of Texas (J.D. 1989)

Member: York County Bar Association; Maine Bar Association (Elder Law Section, Trusts and Estate Planning Section), Greater York Chamber of Commerce, National Aging in Place Council

Practice Areas: Probate Administration, Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning, Guardianship, Elder Law, Asset Preservation/Medicaid Planning

I have represented individuals and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 since 1982. I also handle foreclosure defense cases, in which the concept of bankruptcy as a final option is very useful. It's my goal to provide compassionate, effective representation through a difficult time in my clients' lives. If you are struggling with debts of any kind, don't suffer any longer in insecurity. It helps to learn about your options. I give a free, half-hour initial consultation.