Francis Jackson

Before co-founding Jackson & MacNichol, Francis Jackson engaged in general civil and criminal litigation, covering areas like employee benefits and personal injury disputes. His focus shifted to Social Security disability claims after realizing his aptitude and passion for this field. "We narrowed it down," he states, "because it was something I enjoyed and excelled at."

A pivotal change in federal law allowed Francis to broaden his practice to include veterans' disability benefits. He values the opportunity to support those who served the country, noting the significant need for assistance in this area. His expertise extends to representing clients before the Veterans' Administration, the Court of Appeals for Veterans’ Claims, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. "In both Social Security and veterans' claims," he explains, "we pursue cases on appeal, which is a service many firms do not offer."

Francis holds a degree summa cum laude from Bowdoin College (1974) and earned his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law (1977), where he was active in the law review and moot court competition. He also participated in the Mental Health Law Project in Washington, D.C., during his law school tenure.

Recognized for his pro bono contributions, Francis has received awards from the Maine Bar Foundation for his work with the Volunteer Lawyers Project. Outside of his professional commitments, he enjoys reading and traveling with his family.