Gene R. Libby, Timothy J. O’Brien and Gail P. Kingsley established Libby O’Brien Kingsley, LLC, at 62 Portland Road, Suite 17 in Kennebunk, Maine, in 2007. The partners had previously practiced law together in the Kennebunk, Maine, office of a major Portland law firm. The founding partners are grateful for the loyalty of clients whose faith in their integrity, experience and expertise provided such a personally and professionally rewarding beginning. Brian L. Champion joined the firm in March 2009 and the firm is now known as Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC.

About the Partners:

Gene R. Libby has over 30 years of experience in civil and criminal litigation; he served as York County District Attorney, where he developed his trial experience, and his work has been featured in a number of national publications, from the American Bar Journal to Nature magazine. Mr. Libby has represented a diverse group of businesses and organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, Catholic Charities of Maine, and York County Government, as well as individuals. He received his B. S. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Southern Maine and his J. D. from the University of Maine School of Law.  

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Timothy J. O’Brien’s practice areas include Labor and Employment, Sports Law and Hospitality. For more than 20 years, he has represented management on a wide variety of labor and employment issues including wrongful termination and discrimination claims, wage claims, RICO claims, as well as advising clients on health, safety, wage and labor law issues. He also has expertise in sports-related law and has advised college and university athletic departments across the country on issues ranging from Title IX to drug testing. A resident of Kennebunk, Mr. O’Brien is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame (A. B.) and the New England School of Law (J. D.). 

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Gail P. Kingsley has concentrated her practice in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and taxation for 20 years. She represents clients in Maine and Massachusetts. She is a resident of Kennebunkport. Ms. Kingsley received her BS in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and her law degree from Boston College Law School (JD cum laude). She earned an advanced law degree (LLM in Taxation) at Boston University Law School. Ms. Kingsley is a frequent lecturer on the subjects of Estate Planning and Estate Taxation.

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Brian L. Champion has been a litigator for 20+ years.  His practice focuses on Civil Litigation, including Labor and Employment, Complex Business Litigation, Products Liability, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.  Mr. Champion represents companies and individuals throughout New England.  He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar, The District of Columbia Bar, the Maine Bar, the First Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.  He is an Honor’s Graduate of the University of Maine (B.A.) and received his law degree from The Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D.).

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Business Profile:

These law partners have over 90 years of combined legal experience and have been recognized in a number of publications for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments in the legal profession. The firm’s services include Litigation (Civil, Criminal and Domestic), Attorney/Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Employment Law, Sports Law, Wills and Trusts, Tax, Probate, and Real Estate, Mediation and Arbitration

Awards, Certifications:

Gene Libby has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and was named a “New England Super Lawyer” by his peers. Timothy O’Brien has been recognized as one of The Best Lawyers in America (2006 and 2007) and was distinguished by his peers as a “New England Super Lawyer.”

Community Service:

In addition to successfully launching and growing their firm, all three founding partners have given significant time to local community organizations. Gene Libby is involved in numerous community and professional organizations, including board member of Mary’s Walk, which in 2008, its 10th year, exceeded one million dollars in total donations, and the Maine Cancer Foundation, Saco City Council (1999-2003). Timothy O’Brien currently serves on the boards of directors of the United Way of York County, the Education Foundation of the Kennebunks, and is a member of the KBIA Youth Program. Gail Kingsley is Secretary of the Board of Directors of Avesta Housing of Portland, Maine, and is a former member of the Board of Directors of the Wellesley Cooperative Bank. Gail is a member of the Kennebunkport Historical Society. Brian Champion is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, an organizer of the MS Harborfest; and is a pro-bono contributor to Good Shepherd Food Bank. Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion, LLC is a member of the Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce and is a major sponsor of Mary’s Walk.

Our Practice Areas:

The firm’s services include Litigation (Civil, Criminal and Domestic), Attorney/Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Mediation and Arbitration, Employment Law, Sports Law, Wills and Trusts, Tax, Probate, and Real Estate. For more information or to schedule a consultation, please call Libby O’Brien Kingsley & Champion at (207) 985-1815 or (508) 479-1065.

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