Atty. Clare S. Benedict

Atty. Clare S. Benedict

Clare S. Benedict is a lawyer practicing commercial, banking and business litigation, labor and employment litigation, corporate law.

Portland Portland 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Clare S. Benedict at a glance

Clare S. Benedict is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Maine (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1986) and Wellesley College (B.A. Dupont, 1981). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Clare S. Benedict is a lawyer practicing commercial, banking and business litigation, labor and employment litigation, corporate law
  • Clare S. received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Clare S. practices in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Clare S. Benedict's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clare S. Benedict 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.

Clare S. Benedict is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Clare S. Benedict is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Clare S. Benedict is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clare S. Benedict

Where is Clare S. Benedict's law office located?
Clare S. Benedict's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clare S. Benedict handle?
Clare S. Benedict focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Clare S. Benedict practiced law?
Clare S. Benedict has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Clare S. Benedict go to law school?
Clare S. Benedict earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Dupont, 1981).
How can I contact Clare S. Benedict for a consultation?
You can contact Clare S. Benedict directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1986
B.A. Dupont
Wellesley College
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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