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Deborah L. Shaw is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, environmental, and energy. Admitted to practice in Maine (1991) and Washington D.C (2010). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1991) and University of Maine (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State and Energy Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Deborah L. Shaw is a lawyer practicing energy and utility law, contracts / agreements, environmental / natural resources
- Deborah received a B.S. degree from University of Maine in 1973, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Deborah practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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Deborah L. Shaw is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Maine →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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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 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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