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About Cornelia S. Fuchs at a glance
Cornelia S. Fuchs is a Partner based in Portland, Maine. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maine (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1990). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Smith College (A.B., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County and Maine State (Co-Chair, Women's Law Section, 2002-2004) Bar Associations Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Cornelia S. Fuchs is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, divorce, family law and 5 other areas of law
- Cornelia received a A.B. degree from Smith College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Cornelia practices in Portland, ME
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Cornelia S. Fuchs's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cornelia S. Fuchs handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Cornelia S. Fuchs is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Cornelia S. Fuchs is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Cornelia S. Fuchs is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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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