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About Barbara K. Wheaton at a glance
Barbara K. Wheaton is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, real estate, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Maine (1987) and State of Florida (2014). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1987) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Barbara K. Wheaton is a lawyer practicing estate and trust administration, estate planning, estate and 2 other areas of law
- Barbara received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Barbara practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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Barbara K. Wheaton's Areas of Practice
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Barbara K. Wheaton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Barbara K. Wheaton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Barbara K. Wheaton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →
Barbara K. Wheaton is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax 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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