Atty. Deborah G. Shields
Deborah G. Shields is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, health care law, discrimination law and 2 other areas of law.
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Deborah G. Shields is a family law, estate planning, bankruptcy, civil rights, and health care attorney based in Saco, Maine. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1988) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1988). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1987) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Saco, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deborah G. Shields is a lawyer practicing estate planning law, health care law, discrimination law and 2 other areas of law
- Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Deborah practices in Saco, ME
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Deborah G. Shields's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah G. Shields handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Deborah G. Shields is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Deborah G. Shields is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Deborah G. Shields is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Deborah G. Shields is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maine →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Deborah G. Shields is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 Saco 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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