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About Douglas S. Kaplan at a glance
Douglas S. Kaplan is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Kaplan & Grant. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Maine (1983), Massachusetts (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Supr (1983). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1983) and Colby College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Douglas S. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, personal injury law, social security and 8 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Douglas practices at Kaplan & Grant in Portland, ME
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Douglas S. Kaplan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas S. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Douglas S. Kaplan is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Maine →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Douglas S. Kaplan is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maine →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Douglas S. Kaplan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Douglas S. Kaplan is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maine →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Douglas S. Kaplan is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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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