About the Firm

Richard L. Currier

Richard L “Rick” Currier graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1973. He attended the University of Southern Maine and graduated summa cum iaude with a B,A. in History in 1977. He attended the University of Maine School of Law and received his J.D. in 1980. 

 Mr.Currier has been practicing in Aroostook County since 1980. He has litigated hundreds of cases in the Superior and District Courts. Mr. Currier is a licensed Title Insurance Agent and a Dedimus Justice. Mr. Currier practiced solo from 1986 until forming Currier&Trask, P.A. in 1988 with Norman Trask.  They have now been in practice together for more than 35 years.

Mr. Currier is a member of the Maine State Bar Association and is a member of the Family Law Section, the Real Estate Title Section and the Municipal Law Section. Attorney Currier is a member of the Aroostook County Bar Association.

Mr. Currier is the City Attorney for the City of Presque Isle and Town Attorney for the Towns of Easton, Mars Hill, Grand Isle, Perham, and Westmanland. He provides legal services to the Presque isle Utilities District, the MapLeton Sanitary District and the Sinclair Sanitary District. In addition to many corporate and commercial clients, Mr. Currier serves as counsel to a number of charitable nonprofit organizations including Aroostook Hospice Foundation (Aroostook House of Comfort), Aroostook Dental Clinic (St. Appollonias), Presque Isle Fish & Game Club, several churches and many more.

Attorney Currier is rated “BV-Distinguished”, signifying “very high legal ability and ethical standards”, by Martindale-Hubbel

Email: rcurrier@curriertrask.com

Norman G. Trask

Norman “Norm” Trask graduated from Maranacook High School in Readfield, Maine in 1981. He attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, graduating cum laude, earning a B.A. in History in 1985. Mr. Trask then entered the University of Maine School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1988. Upon graduation, he joined Richard Currier and formed Currier & Trask, P.A. The two have enjoyed a successful association since 1988.

Mr. Trask enjoys a busy litigation practice which focuses on workers’ compensation, social security disability and personal injury, as well as employment law cases and civil litigation. Mr. Trask is a very experienced litigator in these areas of practice and has presented at seminars and CLE meetings.

Mr. Trask is a member of the Maine State Bar Association, and is a member of the Workers Compensation section. He is also a member of the Aroostook County Bar Association, the Maine Trial Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).

He served as a Commissioner on the Maine State Harness Racing Commission from 1999-2007. Mr. Trask is licensed by the USTA and MHRC as an Associate Judge. He serves on the Foundation of the University at Presque Isle, and was elected to the Executive Committee in 2013. He is active in community athletics and previously coached the Easton Little League team and Easton youth basketball programs.

Mr. Trask was presented with a “Katahdin Counsel” Award by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 2015, 2016, and 2017 in recognition of his pro bono work. Mr. Trask has been recognized with the Maine State Bar Association’s individual pro bono award in 1994, 1999, 2000 and 2006.

Mr. Trask became a lifetime member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum in 2009 in recognition of his proficiency in personal injury litigation.

In 2013, Norm was selected by his peers for membership in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the fields of workers compensation and personal injury law. He was again selected for membership in “Best Lawyers” in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.

Attorney Trask was recognized in the 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018 editions of “New England Super Lawyers” for proficiency in workers compensation law – one of only twelve lawyers in the State of Maine to receive this distinction.

Attorney Trask is rated “BV-Distinguished”, signifying “very high legal ability and ethical standards”, by Martindale-Hubbell.

Email: ntrask@curriertrask.com

James M. Dunleavy

 James M. “Jim” Dunleavy graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1989. He attended the University of Maine at Orono and graduated with a B.A. in Political Science in 1993. He attended law school at the University of Maine School of Law receiving his J.D. in 1996. He is a member of the bar in both Maine and the United States Virgin Islands (St. Thomas, St. Crois & St. John) He has maintained inactive status as a member of the United States Virgin Islands bar while employed as an associate attorney with Dunleavy Law Offices, P.A. in Presque Isle, Maine at all times subsequent to October of 1996. He began an association with Currier & Trask, P.A. in Presque Isle, Maine beginning March 28, 2011.

Jim’s practice has included representation of clients in area of Criminal Law, all areas of Family Law (Divorce, Parental Rights & Responsibilities, Guardianships, Child Protection, etc.), Worker’s Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income. At times between October 2002 and February 2009, Jim served as an adjunct instructor for Husson College, providing instruction in the areas of Criminal Law, Family Law, Paralegal internship and the Legal and Ethical Environment of Business. Jim resides in Presque Isle, Maine with his wife, Julianna and their two children. He is a member of the Trinity Lodge and the Anah Temple Shrine and is on the Board of Directors for the Aroostook Football League

Email: jdunleavy@curriertrask.com

Philip K. Jordan

Philip K. “Phil” Jordan graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1960. He attended the University of Maine at Orono and graduated with a B.A. In Science, Agriculture and Resource Economics in 1969. He attended law school at the University of Maine School of Law and received his J.D. in 1972. Upon graduation, he moved to Houlton where he has practiced for over 45 years. In August of 2013, he merged his firm with Currier and Trask to form Currier, Trask and Jordan.

Mr. Jordan enjoys a bust real estate and probate practice. He is a licensed Title Insurance Agent and a member of the Aroostook County Bar Association. Mr. Jordan is rated “BV”, signifying very high legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbel.

Email: pjordan@curriertrask.com

Jessica R. Currier

Jessica R. Currier graduated from Presque Isle High School in 2005. She attended St. Michael’s College in Colchester, Vermont and graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Political Science and Religious Studies in 2008. Ms. Currier attended law school at the University of Maine School of Law, and received her J.D. in 2013. Upon graduation from law school, she joined Currier and Trask, P.A. Ms. Currier is a licensed Title Insurance Agent and a member of the Aroostook County Bar Association.

Email: jcurrier@curriertrask.com

Jacob T. Flewelling

Jacob “Jake” T. Flewelling graduated from Easton Jr./Sr. High School in 2017. He attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle and was the first UMPI student to complete UMPI’s 3+3 Accelerated Law Pathway, graduating summa cum laude with a B.A. in Business Administration. Mr. Flewelling attended law school at the University of Maine School of Law, and received his J.D. in 2023. Upon graduation from law school, he joined Currier & Trask, P.A. Mr. Flewelling is a member of the Maine State Bar Association.

Email: jflewelling@curriertrask.com

Sharon (“Sherry”) Chamberland

Sharon “Sherry” Chamberland is the manager of NorStar Title Company. She brings to that role many years of experience in the banking, legal, and real estate fields. Sherry worked for many years at Key Bank of Maine in various roles, including Credit Analyst for the commercial loan department, before coming to work for the firm. Sherry worked at Currier & Trask, P.A. as a legal assistant for 7 years before her husband’s career took them to Delaware. While in Delaware, Sherry gained experience in a various areas of the law while working for the law office of Robert V. Witsil, Jr., P.A. for 13 years as the office manager and paralegal. During that time, Sherry also attended Wesley College and earned, with honors, an Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies. Sherry and her husband returned to Presque Isle in 2007 and Sherry returned to work for the firm as manager of NorStar Title Company.

Sherry is a member of the National Association of Paralegals, National CASA Association and American Land Title Association. She is also the Treasurer of non-profit St. Apollonia Dental Clinic and Chair of the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser.

Email: sherry@norstartitle.com