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About Daniel M. Lay at a glance
Daniel M. Lay is a H.M. Payson & Co. based in Portland, Maine. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1990). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Norwich University (B.A., 1984). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Daniel M. Lay is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, bankruptcy law, corporate law
- Daniel received a B.A. degree from Norwich University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Daniel practices in Portland, ME
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Daniel M. Lay's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel M. Lay 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.
Daniel M. Lay is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Daniel M. Lay is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel M. Lay is one of 409,070 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 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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