Atty. Aaron P. Burns
New England Super Lawyers Rising Star - Business Litigation 2012 - 2014; Phi Beta Kappa; Law Clerk, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1999-2000. Member, 2007— and Chair, 2010—, City of Westbrook, Maine Zoning Board of Appeals.
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About Aaron P. Burns at a glance
Aaron P. Burns is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Maine (1999), Massachusetts (2000), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Maine (B.A., 1996). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State, American Bar Associations Maine Trial Lawyers Association American Bankruptcy Institute, New Hampshire Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- New England Super Lawyers Rising Star - Business Litigation 2012 - 2014
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Law Clerk, Maine Supreme Judicial Court, 1999-2000
- Member, 2007— and Chair, 2010—, City of Westbrook, Maine Zoning Board of Appeals
- Member, Board of Directors, Community Partners, Inc
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Aaron P. Burns is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Aaron P. Burns is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Aaron P. Burns is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maine →
Aaron P. Burns is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
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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