Atty. Christopher C. Taintor

Atty. Christopher C. Taintor

Mr. Christopher C.

Portland Portland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher C. Taintor at a glance

Christopher C. Taintor is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. Court, District of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Southern Maine (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Christopher C. Taintor is a lawyer practicing professional liability litigation, medical licensure, credentialing and compliance and 5 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Southern Maine in 1983, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Christopher practices at Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher C. Taintor's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher C. Taintor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Insurance Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher C. Taintor

Where is Christopher C. Taintor's law office located?
Christopher C. Taintor's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher C. Taintor handle?
Christopher C. Taintor focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Christopher C. Taintor practiced law?
Christopher C. Taintor has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Christopher C. Taintor go to law school?
Christopher C. Taintor earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Christopher C. Taintor for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher C. Taintor received?
Christopher C. Taintor's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of Southern Maine
- 1983

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maine U.S. Court, District of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986

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