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About Michael A. Nelson at a glance
Michael A. Nelson is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Maine. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1994). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1975) and Hamilton College (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Nelson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, antitrust, professional liability and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Hamilton College in 1969, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Michael practices in Portland, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Nelson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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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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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