"On behalf of the people of Maine, I want to thank you for the service you provide and for your caring commitment to our seniors. Your contributions of time and talent make a difference in the lives of individuals and, in turn, make our communities stronger. It's my pleasure to applaud your willingness to help those in need." -Governor Paul R. LePage

"Congratulations on receiving the 2009 "Outstanding Professional of the Year Award" at the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce's 47th Annual Awards Dinner. What a well-deserved recognition by your colleagues and peers. John, you have had such an enormous, positive impact on the Mid-Maine region both in your legal profession as an elder law attorney and through the generous donatino of your time and energy to many organizations. And what better way to honor your myriad contributions than by bestowing you with this accolade. We cannot commend you enough for your hard work, honesty, integrity, and dedication, along with your tireless devotion to your community. Again, you and your family have my best wishes on this momentous occasion." -Senator Olympia J. Snowe

"Congratulations on receiving the 2009 Outstanding Professional of the Year Award from the Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce. You should be very proud of this accomplishment. Throughout your career, you have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to meeting the legal needs of our seniors. From your volunteer work serving as President of the Maine Association of Area Agencies on Aging, to serving on the Advisory Board of the State of Maine's Office of Elder Services, your dedication is truly noteworthy. Again, congratulations on receiving this prestigious award." -Senator Susan M. Collins "I appreciate being able to depend on your expertise to get me through an otherwise daunting situation in the last year and a half of my husband's illness. It was difficult enough to cope with his disease without dealing with all the necessary requirements to get proper care for him~but you dealt with all of that in a very competent and gracious manner. I gladly recommend you to others in similar situations." -F.R.

"Thank you so much for all the help you gave my mother,..., and me. You made things so easy and turned what could have been a nightmare into a pleasant dream." -D.G.

"Thank you for the expert service rendered. 100 percent satisfied. Would recommend you to anyone."

"God Bless you for your help, your compassion and your kindness toward your fellow human being. You are a true example of an oustanding one."

"I want to thank you and your staff for all your care and concern during the past year." -A.S.

"Thank you also for the time you have spent visiting and looking out for the best interests of both of my parents." -G.R.

"Thank you for your presentation at the Muskie Center. We appreciate how much you give to us and the community." -L.R.

"Thank you for the ElderLaw Advisor. The senior citizens look forward to the information." -J.B.

"A little note with a personal touch to say it meant so very much." -L.C.

"Just a note of thanks for all you have done. It is deeply appreciated. Your staff has been wonderful as well. God's blessings and thanks for caring." -R.S.

"S and I want to thank you for making us feel more secure about what needed to be done for our estate planning. The people, especially the elderly, are very fortunate to have you in the area, because you are involved and looking out for our best interests. I'm not always so impressed with lawyers!! We look forward to your quarterly letter as it keeps us aware and informed." -N.M.

"We would like to thank you both for the pleasant meeting we had at your offices. Thank you, also, for your kindness and generosity. It was great remembering old times." -F.C.