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About B. Kay Shafer at a glance
B. Kay Shafer is a probate, criminal defense, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Waterville, Maine. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984), California (1985), and New Mexico (1995). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1984) and University of Texas (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Waterville, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. B. Kay Shafer is a lawyer practicing criminal appeals, business/corporations, real property/landlord-tenant and 1 other area of law
- B. Kay received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- B. Kay practices in Waterville, ME
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B. Kay Shafer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases B. Kay Shafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
B. Kay Shafer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maine →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
B. Kay Shafer is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maine →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
B. Kay Shafer is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
B. Kay Shafer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
B. Kay Shafer is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Waterville 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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