Acton Lawyers

I graduated with honors from The University of Maine School of Law. My practice focuses primarily on three areas: Family Law, Estate Planning, and Appeals. I set up Port City Legal with the idea that a small law firm effectively serving the regular legal needs of regular people with intelligence ~and~ compassion could do very nicely here in Portland, ME. Six years later, the idea has proved true. Along the way, I have enjoyed many successes both in and out of the courtroom. My client reviews have been excellent. I've won five of...

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...

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....

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...

Neal Weinstein is an attorney with over 38 years of legal practice, concentrating on defending persons charged with criminal violations, representing injured people, and representing small businesses, among other general practice areas.
Neal started practicing law as an intern at the Middlsex County District Attorney's Office, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in the Appellate Division, arguing serious felony criminal cases in the Massachusetts Supreme Court and Massachusetts Appellate Court. Following his admission to the Maine Bar, Neal initially practiced as an intern with the York County Maine District Attorney's Office before opening his own practice in Old Orchard Beach. ...

Practicing in Cumberland and York Counties since 1994.

Adam graduated from Hobart and William Smith College with a bachelor's degree in English and earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Maine School of Law. While at law school, Adam interned at the U.S. Attorney's Office and also practiced as a Student Attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic. Prior to joining Cooper & Bull, Adam worked as a litigation attorney with a concentration in consumer and creditors' rights actions. Adam is admitted to the Maine State Bar and to the United States District Court, District of Maine. He is a member of the Maine State...

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...

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...

Attorney Cory McKenna practices both Civil and Criminal Law. He has extensive trial experience and practices before both State and Federal Courts in Maine. While trial is sometimes necessary, Attorney McKenna is very successful in reaching agreements without a trial - saving you time, money and stress. Whether you need strong representation in court or prefer to reach an agreement without getting a judge involved, Attorney McKenna can provide you what you need at a reasonable cost.

Estate planning and taxation

I am the managing member of a Professional Limited Liability Company Law Firm. I am a graduate of Clarkson University, Pennsylvania State University, and the Maine School of Law.

Attorney, Pearce & Dow LLC. Our practice is focused on providing advocacy services for and advice to businesses of all sizes.

I have represented individuals and small businesses in bankruptcy proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, and 13 since 1982. I also handle foreclosure defense cases, in which the concept of bankruptcy as a final option is very useful. It's my goal to provide compassionate, effective representation through a difficult time in my clients' lives. If you are struggling with debts of any kind, don't suffer any longer in insecurity. It helps to learn about your options. I give a free, half-hour initial consultation.

Taylor Asen is a founding partner of Gideon Asen LLC, a firm that specializes in medical malpractice and catastrophic injury cases in Northern New New England. Taylor is a graduate of Yale Law School.

I operate a small practice in Portland, Maine. I have a different philosophy than other law firms - I believe that the client should be the focus, instead of the billable hour. I provide services to clients in the following areas: Cumberland County, Maine York County, Maine Androscoggin County, Maine Sagadahoc County, Maine

Please visit my web page: guardianadvocate.com

I practice primarily in bankruptcy, criminal and family law.

James Clifford focuses his practice on employment law, commercial litigation, disability rights, and special education law and advocacy. He is admitted to the Maine and Massachusetts Bars, the U.S. District Courts in Maine and Massachusetts, and First Circuit Court of Appeals. Jim began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in Massachusetts, then became a commercial litigation associate at large law firms in Portland and Boston. Thereafter, he served as general counsel to several start ups and small businesses. He returned to private practice in 2007. Jim grew up in Lewiston and comes from a long line of lawyers...

Elizabeth's practice is focused on administrative law and estate planning. More specifically, she represents social security disability claimants in administrative hearings and in federal court. She also works with clients to develop estate plans that reflect the clients' priorities and values.