“Defending Specific Crimes,” First Edition, July 2019, James Publishing.
“Defending Specific Crimes,” First Revision, 2021, James Publishing.
“Cross-Examination Questions Encyclopedia,” NACDL Press 2024 (compilation appearing in segments)
“Defending Sexual Assault Cases Encyclopedia,” NACDL Press 2024 (compilation appearing in segments)
Publications
“It’s No Secret: The Destruction of Electronic Data By Law Enforcement Is A Frequent Problem For Criminal Defendants,” The Champion, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, July 2022.
“It’s No Secret: The Destruction of Electronic Data By Law Enforcement Is A Frequent Problem For Criminal Defendants,” Medium.com, for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, July 21, 2022.
“When Science and the Constitution Don't Mix: Criminal Jury Trials In A Pandemic,” Maine Lawyers Review, 2021.
“Survival Guide To Police Encounters During Protests,” Medium.com, for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, July 24, 2020.
“Not Just For Court-Appointed Cases: Using MCILS Resources In Privately Retained Criminal Cases,” Maine Lawyers Review, May 21, 2020.
“Trying to Get Out of Federal Prison During the Pandemic? Don’t Forget To Ask the Warden First,” Medium.com, for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, April 24, 2020.
“Judges Can Protect Vulnerable Prisoners By Rethinking Jail Sentences During the Coronavirus Pandemic,” Medium.com, for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, March 16, 2020.
“Understanding and Avoiding Common Pitfalls in the Uniform Criminal Docket Rules,” Maine Lawyers Review, March 12, 2020.
“The Roger Stone Sentencing Highlights the Impact of Federal Sentencing Enhancements,” Medium.com, for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, February 19, 2020.
“Identifying and Evaluating Fifth Amendment Assertions In Civil Cases, Part 2” Maine Lawyers Review, December 20, 2018.
“Identifying and Evaluating Fifth Amendment Assertions In Civil Cases, Part 1” Maine Lawyers Review, December 6, 2018.
“New York Rule to Hold Prosecutors Accountable for Discovery Violations Should Be Considered in Maine,” Maine Lawyers Review, January 11, 2018.
“The Police Are Knocking On My Client’s Door and I Don’t Practice Criminal Law – What Do I Do?” Maine Lawyers Review, May 24, 2012.
“Confrontation Clause Update after Michigan v. Bryant,” Maine Lawyers Review, May 5, 2011.
“Confrontation Clause Rights in Maine in Domestic Violence Cases,” Maine Lawyers Review, September 9, 2010
“President’s Page,” the Maine Defender, Summer 2010.
“Melendez-Diaz Requires Maine Restructure the State’s Presentation of Evidence in Operating after Suspension Trials,” Maine Lawyers Review, 2010
“President’s Page,” the Maine Defender, Spring 2010.
“President’s Page,” the Maine Defender, Winter 2010.
“Pre-Charge Defense of Child Sexual Abuse Allegations,” Maine Lawyers Review, 2009
“President’s Page,” the Maine Defender, Fall 2009.
“Criminal Law: Go Beyond the Maine Criminal Rules for Exculpatory Evidence,” Maine Lawyers Review, 2008
“Criminal Law: Yes Virginia, Grand Jury Transcripts Do Exist,” Maine Lawyers Review, 2007.
“Beware the Adam Walsh Act,” The Maine Defender, 2007.
“Equal Protection and Due Process in the First Circuit for Criminal Aliens in Deportation Proceedings: Another Reason to Vacation Overseas,” Timothy E. Zerillo, New England International and Comparative Law Annual, Vol. 7, 2001.
Lectures
“Songs of Freedom: Making Your Client’s Story Really Sing At Sentencing,” Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar, Richmond, Virginia, September 26, 2025
“The Business of Law—What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Firm,” National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Albert Krieger Annual Conference, Moderator, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 9-12, 2025.
“I Don’t Believe You: Cross Examining Your Way To Victory In the ‘He Said, She Said’ Case,” 38th Annual Rusty Duncan seminar, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers, San Antonio, Texas, June 19, 2025.
"Beating a Stacked Deck: Attacking Electronic Evidence In Digital Searches," National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Forensic Science, AI and Technology Seminar, April 25, 2025, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Moderator, “Starting Smart: Lessons Learned From Launching Our Own Practice,” National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Engage and Exchange series, January 22, 2025.
“The Business of Law—What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Own Firm,” National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Albert Krieger Annual Conference, Moderator, Seattle, Washington, July 26, 2024.
“Songs of Freedom: Making Your Client’s Story Really Sing At Sentencing,” National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Albert Krieger Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington, July 26, 2024.
“Songs of Freedom: Making Your Client’s Story Really Sing At Sentencing,” Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar, Sun Valley, Idaho, April 19, 2024.
"Cross-Examining the Medical Expert in Child Sex Abuse Cases," National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 2023.
“The Study and Practice of Justice,” Guest Lecturer, February 9, 2024, St. Joseph’s College, Standish, Maine.
"Cross-Examining the Medical Expert in Child Sex Abuse Cases," National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 16, 2023, Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Beating a Stacked Deck: Attacking Electronic Evidence In Digital Searches," New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, May 19, 2023, Manchester, NH.
"Beating a Stacked Deck: Attacking Electronic Evidence In Digital Searches," National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, November 11, 2022, Las Vegas, Nevada.
“Attacking Electronic Evidence In Digital Searches,” Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, December 3, 2021.
“Representing Clients in the Cannabis Industry: The Changing Regulatory Landscape,” National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Defending Modern Drug Cases seminar, October 14, 2020.
‘Maine Marijuana: the Legal Landscape and Risk Management,” The Appraisal Institute, webinar September 25, 2020.
“Songs of Freedom: Making Your Client’s Story Really Sing At Sentencing,” New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Seminar, Manchester, New Hampshire, May 15, 2020.
‘Maine Marijuana: the Legal Landscape and Risk Management,” Portland, Maine, March 17, 2020.
‘Maine Marijuana: the Legal Landscape and Risk Management,” Maine Association of Commercial Realtors, Portland, Maine, December 17, 2019.
“Law Panel,” Maine Homegrown, Augusta, Maine, June 2019.
“United States of America vs. You: Inside the Federal Crackdown on Marijuana Caregivers,” New England Cannabis Convention, Portland, Maine, October 6, 2018.
“The Fish Rots From the Head Down: Ethics in Business Leadership,” St. Joseph’s College, October 1, 2018.
“United States of America vs. You: Inside the Federal Crackdown on Medical Marijuana Caregivers,” Maine Homegrown, June 2018.
Moderator, Cumberland County District Attorney Candidates Debate, Cumberland Bar Association, May 31, 2018.
“Using Written Jury Questionnaires to Win Your Case,” Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, June 2017.
“How to Deal With the DEA,” Maine Homegrown, June 2017.
“Ethical Issues in Opening Statements and Closing Arguments,” Maine Trial Lawyers Association, Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, December 2016.
“Defending Child Pornography Prosecutions,” Association of Federal Defense Attorneys, April 2014.
“Collateral Consequences and Firearm Rights,” Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Annual Seminar, May 31, 2012.
“Domestic Violence: Collateral Consequences of Domestic Assault Convictions,” York Bar Association, October 26, 2011.
Guest Lecturer, “Critical Issues in Criminal Justice,” St. Joseph’s College, October 8, 2010. “Zealous Advocacy in Criminal Defense,” York and Cumberland County Bar Associations, 2009.
"Attacking the Medical Evidence in Child Sex Abuse Cases," Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, June 2009.
"Ethical and Practical Considerations of Replacement Counsel," Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, June 5, 2008.
"New Horizons in Setting Conditions of Release," York and Cumberland County Bar Association, 2008.
“He literally saved my family and I could never thank him enough.”
Last year my wife and I went through the most difficult year of our lives. We were falsely accused of horrendous child abuse by the mother of my sons, with whom I had separated in 2013, and with whom I share custody of my children. My wife and I endured nearly eight months of total separation from the kids, all while defending ourselves from unthinkable and disgusting accusations. The stress was unimaginable and the legal threat was all too real. Seeing we were in for a fight, we hired Tim based on his online reputation. I can say without hesitation that his reputation is well deserved. Tim was always available and supportive. He deftly navigated the highs and lows of that terrible time and restored my sons to us. He literally saved my family and I could never thank him enough. It’s clear that he is a skilled lawyer, but what’s more important, he has shown himself to be a good man. He is kind and understanding and extremely prepared. He is smart and he is gracious. You can tell he loves his family and he believes in justice for those he defends. I am eternally grateful to him and wish him continued success.
