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About Christopher J. Devlin at a glance
Christopher J. Devlin is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and education. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the District of Maine (1990). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1989) and Vassar College (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships Portland Public Art Committee American College of Real Estate Lawyers (Fellow) American College of Mortgage Attorneys (Fellow Past Co-chair of Committee of Corporate Counsel) American Bar Association, Commercial Financial Services. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher J. Devlin is a lawyer practicing business, commercial & governmental finance, real estate and 1 other area of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Vassar College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Christopher practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
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Christopher J. Devlin's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher J. Devlin 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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 venue, 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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