Maine attorneys
Browse attorneys in Maine.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Maine attorneys by practice area.
Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-95 accidents to fishing industry and seasonal tourism injuries, Maine sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, or any Maine facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Maine, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Maine workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Maine.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Maine can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Maine routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Maine families of all sizes.
Probate
Maine probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Maine business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Maine involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Maine business needs.
Environmental Law
Maine's paper mill legacy, PFAS contamination crisis, and coastal ecosystem protections create significant environmental legal issues — from brownfield cleanup to lobster industry environmental disputes and water quality compliance.
Securities & Finance
Maine's investment community and aging population generate securities disputes — from investment fraud targeting retirees to broker misconduct and unsuitable recommendations.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Maine's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Maine — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Maine state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Maine nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Maine, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Maine state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Maine law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Maine veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Maine's harsh winters and coastal environment generate construction defect claims involving ice dam damage, foundation heaving, moisture intrusion, and wind-driven rain issues in both inland and shoreline properties.
Insurance Disputes
Maine policyholders face insurance disputes involving ice storm damage, denied property claims, and coverage issues for aging coastal properties.
Premises Liability
Maine's harsh winters and tourism economy create premises liability risks — from ice and snow slip-and-fall injuries at shopping centers to accidents at coastal tourist attractions.
Commercial Litigation
Maine's fishing, tourism, and growing technology sectors generate commercial disputes.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Maine's town meeting form of government — one of the oldest in the nation — creates unique municipal law issues around direct democracy, ordinance authority, and planning board decisions.
Administrative Law
Maine's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation to regulatory appeals and benefit disputes — require attorneys who understand the Maine Administrative Procedure Act..
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Coverage
Attorneys throughout Maine.
Serving Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, South Portland, Auburn, Biddeford, Sanford, Brunswick, Saco, Scarborough, and communities across Maine.
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