Atty. Michael Kaplan
Mr. Michael Kaplan is a lawyer practicing maritime law, commercial litigation, products liability and 4 other areas of law.
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Michael Kaplan is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, civil rights, and maritime. Educated at Tulane University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of New Orleans (B.G.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Proctor, Maine State and American Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael Kaplan is a lawyer practicing maritime law, commercial litigation, products liability and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.G.S. degree from University of New Orleans in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Michael practices at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP in Portland, ME
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael Kaplan is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maine →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Michael Kaplan is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Maine →
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Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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