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I am a solo practitioner, based out of Portland, Maine, with a unique practice that is both local and international.

Locally, I represent and advise individuals and small businesses in a wide array of legal issues, including, but not limited to: landlord/tenant matters, real estate transfers, LLC and small business formation, and small business consulting.

Internationally, I provide legal advice and guidance to consumer product manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers, to ensure compliance with all applicable U.S. federal and state laws and regulations. As a former Trial Attorney with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, I represent companies in compliance and other...

I have been practicing law since 2005. I represent people charged with crimes in Maine state courts in a number of coastal counties. My practice regularly brings me to Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Sagadahoc, York, and Waldo counties. My clients typically have cases in Superior Court and District Court. The people I help range from juveniles to adults. Everyone deserves a vigorous defense, every case is important, and everyone deserves to be treated with respect. I do not judge my clients, I defend them.

Highly experienced and highly rated trial attorney. Many jury trials and hearings under his belt. Practice areas include: personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, criminal defense, family law and litigation.

A former Coast Guard Officer, commercial fisherman and merchant mariner, since 1988 Nicholas H. Walsh has used his practical knowledge to assist hundreds of New Englanders. The firm has two areas of emphasis: Jones Act work for injured sailors, and injuries occurring because of deficient medical or nursing care (medical malpractice). The “Articles” section of the site nicholaswalsh.com contains useful information on these areas of the law. “From Injury to Judgment: Medical Malpractice Law in Maine” and “Where Does it Hurt: A Survey of Seaman’s Personal Injury Remedies” are just two useful articles. We suggest you review that material, and give...

Cassandra is Maine's estate planning attorney for animal lovers. She is passionate about assisting clients in ensuring that their pets receive the care that they deserve if they can no longer care for their pets on their own. Her areas of practice include estate planning, trusts, probate administration and litigation, guardianships and conservatorships, and animal law, as well as contracts and real estate transactions. She has experience working on personal injury cases, contract drafting and litigation, estate planning document preparation and execution, deed preparation and execution, and business formation and administration (forming LLCs, corporations, annual reports, etc). She is interested in...

Kathleen E. Kienitz, Esq., CELA, has practiced elder law and estate planning in Lewiston since 1991. Her firm, Elder Law Offices of Kathleen Kienitz, PA, concentrates in elder law and disability planning, estate planning and probate. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), and is a certified elder law attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF). She served on the board of Directors of National Law Foundation, and serves on committees on occassion. She is a board member and current vice chair of Maine Legal Services for the Elderly. She was selected...

Prior to establishing her own law practice in estate planning, probate, trust administration, corporate matters, and real estate, Rebecca was Senior Vice President & Senior Trust Officer at Union Trust Company (now Camden National Bank) from 1994 to 2008. Before that, she practiced law at Loughlin & Wade in Portsmouth, NH. She merged her business with the practices of Jeffrey Jones and Roberta Kuriloff in 2013, thus forming Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC. Rebecca, who also goes by Becky, holds a B.S. degree in Business Administration from The Pennsylvania State University and a J.D. degree from the University of Maine School...

Representing Good People Who Need Legal Help in Maine - Named "Top 100" lawyer in U.S.

Tim Zerillo is a Maine lawyer who handles serious personal injury, state and federal criminal defense and other high stakes litigation matter. He work in both State and Federal Courts. Tim servies on the Board of the "National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers" is a former President of the "Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers." He been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers “Top 100” attorneys. He has been elected to “New England Super Lawyers” every year since 2010.

Tim has represented people...

Practicing in Cumberland and York Counties since 1994.

Fales & Fales has been serving the needs of personal injury clients in Androscoggin, Oxford, and Franklin Counties for over a century. Our mission is to assure complete client satisfaction and to obtain on behalf of the client the maximum possible settlement or verdict. We are professional, dedicated, and skillful.

Amanda (Mandi) LaBelle lives in Saco with her husband and two daughters. Mandi is a graduate of Biddeford High School. After graduating from high school, she went right into the work force and was employed for 10 years at a local insurance agency where she specialized in dental and legal malpractice. Once her daughters reached school age, Mandi decided to make a career change and enrolled in college full-time. Mandi graduated from the University of Southern Maine in 2015 with a degree in Political Science. After obtaining her bachelor’s degree, Mandi applied and was accepted into the...

Andy is an attorney based in Brunswick and Lewiston, Maine. His statewide practice focuses on Land Use, Real Estate, Conservation, and Business Law. Andy has experience helping clients with municipal land use permitting, real estate transactions, forming business entities, and land use violations.

Prior to starting his own firm, Andy was an associate at a firm in Damariscotta, Maine. During that time, he gained experience in a wide range of practice areas such as Business, Real Estate & Land Use, Estate Planning, and Taxation.

Andrew graduated from the University of Maine School of Law, cum laude, in...

Attorney Peter J. Cyr graduated from Piscataquis Community High School in 1989. Following High School, he attended Providence College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Social Science in 1993. In 1994, attorney Cyr spent a year in Austin Texas as a VISTA Volunteer (Volunteers in Service to America)working with kids to help them stay in school. Attorney Cyr stayed in Texas and worked as a carpenter building houses West of Austin. In 1997, Peter commenced his first year at the University of Maine School of Law. He graduated Cum Laude and received the alumni...

After 35 years as a civil trial lawyer in all kinds and sizes of cases, Bill Robitzek has formed a practice devoted to serving the needs of other attorneys. He offers alternative dispute resolution services as well as confidential consultations on pending cases. He is the former President of the Maine State Bar Association and the New England Bar Association. He has lectured widely to lawyers and law students on issues relating to trials, evidence, preparation of witnesses, depositions and client relations.

Catherine joined Jones, Kuriloff & Sargent, LLC in March of 2016. Prior to that, she operated her own law practice in Ellsworth, Maine, where she worked with clients on real estate, probate, and civil matters. She worked at Sandra Hylander Collier Law Offices from 1997 until 2010, where she carried out real estate transactions, drafted estate planning documents, authored appellate briefs, and handled small business law. Catherine is a proud graduate of Bates College and University of Maine School of Law and is admitted to the bars of Maine and the U.S District Court of Maine. She has taught Business Law...

Andrew (Andy) Sarapas of the Brunswick, Maine law firm Ranger Copeland French, P.A. practices bankruptcy and real estate law, helping individuals and businesses in the Midcoast and Greater Portland, Maine regions resolve financial difficulties through workouts and in bankruptcy proceedings. Andy has served as lead counsel to debtors, committees and trustees in small to large Chapter 11 cases, and has assisted hundreds of clients in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies. He has also brought to successful resolution many real property disputes that become complicated when defective title and mortgage issues come to light in bankruptcy cases.

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Elizabeth Kayatta is an impassioned advocate for her clients with a track record of success in the courtroom. As a trial attorney at Berman & Simmons, she helps deliver justice for people who have suffered catastrophic and life-altering injuries. Her practice includes personal injury lawsuits arising out of medical errors, child sexual abuse, reckless driving, and dangerous premises. Elizabeth has a reputation as a strategic and fearless advocate for her clients in medical malpractice cases. She takes on claims against medical providers and hospitals across Maine and Massachusetts. Her experience with handling complex healthcare negligence includes cases...

James Wholly has substantial experience representing debtors in bankruptcy cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13. He obtained his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University in 1980. He served as a first lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps from 1980 to 1984 and earned his J.D. (cum laude) from Boston College Law School in 1987. Jim worked as an attorney and partner at the Bangor, Maine law firm of Gross, Minsky & Mogul from 1987 until 2002 practicing primarily in the area of bankruptcy. From 2002 until 2016, he served as a career law clerk to Bankruptcy...

Located in Standish, Maine, 1820 Law represents clients throughout Maine. Our firm focuses on criminal defense. Whether you’re a teacher, military veteran, or small business owner, we will fight to protect your rights. We bring extensive diligence and professionalism to every case and customize our support to your individual needs and concerns.

I grew up on the shores of Sebec Lake in rural Maine. I attended Princeton University and then returned to Maine with the intention of practicing law. My entire 15 year career has been spent in the Courtroom litigating criminal cases - first as a prosecutor and now for 10 years defending persons charged with crimes in both State and Federal Courts throughout the State.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Maine and the University of Maine School of Law. He has been practicing law in the Bangor, Maine, area since 1974. Michael’s law practice is diverse, with a special emphasis on residential and commercial real estate, estate planning and corporate law. He is well recognized as one of Maine's preeminent real estate minds. During his career, he has conducted nearly 10,000 residential and commercial closings as well as crafting hundreds of estates plans and trusts for his clients. Michael is active in the Maine Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education, and other professional...

As an estate, probate, and business attorney in Portland, Maine, I am proud to work with individuals, families, and business owners here in Portland, and across the state.

From drafting simple wills and trusts, to helping favorably resolve probate disputes, to business formations and contract negotiations, I strive to treat every client relationship as a partnership. My goal is to maintain a law practice that is easily approachable, immpeccably responsive, friendly, cost-conscious, and effective at helping clients reach their goals.

I earned my J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law in 2010, and my B.A....

I am an Assistant District Attorney in Hancock & Washington Counties. Primarily, I work out of the Ellsworth DA's office.

Tanya is a partner of Molleur Law Office, practicing in both the Portland and Saco offices. She concentrates her bankruptcy practice on representing consumers and small businesses in ME and MA. Tanya received her B.S. degree in business administration from Babson College and her J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School. A tireless advocate for her clients, she focuses on creative solutions to reduce the overwhelming stress and anxiety people often experience when faced with financial dilemmas. She concentrates her bankruptcy practice on representing consumers and small businesses in Maine and Massachusetts. Tanya is currently a board member of the York...

I provide legal advice and representation for all family matters, including divorce, spousal support, child support, domestic violence, paternity and adoption. I graduated from Middlebury College in 1977 and New York Law School (cum laude) in 1983. Family Law has been my specialty for the last 30 years.

I am a practicing attorney in Ellsworth, Maine. I was born and raised on Mount Desert Island, and have long ties to the island community. I am practicing with Jones, Kuriloff, & Sargent, LLC, a firm which primarily deals with estate planning, real estate transactions, and small businesses.

I am a Social Security disability lawyer. I represent clients with Social Security disability and SSI claims in Maine and New Hampshire. I help clients with: *Social Security disability benefits *SSI benefits *Initial Claims *Reconsideration *Hearings *Appeals My practice concentrates on Social Security disability and SSI claims at all administrative levels. I have conducted hundreds of Social Security disability hearings, and I am familiar with the administrative law judges who decide the claims in Maine and New Hampshire.

My practice is client oriented, providing compassionate and reliable direction. I am a lawyer, not a baker, so sugar coating is not a service I offer. I give each client reliable, effective legal representation through difficult times by providing dependable, honest advice and tenacious representation.

“The successful practice of law is so much more than wearing a suit — it takes grit, creativity, and the drive to make things happen.”

Formidable but compassionate; tenacious but fun-loving, Sarah Irving Gilbert has proven herself a force to be reckoned with in courtrooms across midcoast Maine (and across the State). Raised in Machias and fiercely loyal to her Downeast heritage, Sarah left her hometown to study at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York, followed by the University of Maine School of Law, where she received scholarships, graduated magna cum laude, and as a professor’s assistant, taught substantive classes in...