Timothy Zerillo

Timothy Zerillo is a distinguished attorney in Cumberland County, Maine, known for his expertise in handling serious personal injury cases, state and federal criminal defense, and other high-stakes litigation. Practicing in both State and Federal Courts, Tim is a member of the Board of the "National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers" and a former President of the "Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers." His skills have earned him recognition by the National Trial Lawyers as one of the “Top 100” attorneys.

Since 2010, Tim has been consistently elected to “New England Super Lawyers.” He has a diverse client base, representing individuals from various backgrounds across Maine, including actors, athletes, lawyers, doctors, lobstermen, and laborers. His cases have gained national and international media attention, including a notable federal dismissal of a drug conspiracy charge for a U.S. soldier who left his past as a Los Angeles drug dealer to serve in Afghanistan.

Tim served as co-counsel in the Anthony Sanborn case, where a 70-year murder sentence was vacated following a five-week trial. His work has been featured in prominent publications such as the Boston Globe, New York Times, Daily Mail, and Vanity Fair. On the civil side, Lawyer Zerillo regularly manages complex tort, personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases, achieving significant outcomes for those who have suffered severe injuries like amputations and paralysis in accidents.

Before practicing law, Tim gained valuable experience as a claims representative with Allstate Insurance Company, which he leverages to secure favorable results for injury clients. Additionally, he handles complex business litigation and family disputes, offering strategic solutions for challenging cases.