Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 53+ Years Experience
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About Dwight A. Fifield at a Glance
Dwight A. Fifield is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Childs, Rundlett, Fifield, Shumway & Altshuler. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, poa, estate litigation, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Maine (1973). Educated at University of Maine (B.S., 1978) and University of Maine (J.D., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State Bar Association Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Dwight A. Fifield
- Mr. Dwight A. Fifield is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, guardianship and conservatorship and 1 other area of law
- Dwight received a B.S. degree from University of Maine in 1978, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Dwight practices at Childs, Rundlett, Fifield, Shumway & Altshuler in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Dwight A. Fifield's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwight A. Fifield handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Personal Injury in Portland
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.
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Power of Attorney in Portland
Dwight A. Fifield is one of 32,920 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Maine →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Portland
Dwight A. Fifield is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maine →
Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Dwight A. Fifield is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Elder Law in Portland
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Dwight A. Fifield
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Dwight A. Fifield's practice in the field of personal injury, poa, estate litigation, litigation, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Dwight A. Fifield brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, poa, and estate litigation, Dwight A. Fifield can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Dwight A. Fifield attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Dwight A. Fifield Handles in Portland
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