Atty. Edward E. Shumaker III
Edward E. Shumaker III is a lawyer practicing education law, labor and employment law, litigation and dispute resolution.
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Edward E. Shumaker III is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1973) and Massachusetts United States District Courts for NH and Massachusetts First Circuit, Second Circuit, (1973). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1973) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Edward E. Shumaker III is a lawyer practicing education law, labor and employment law, litigation and dispute resolution
- Edward received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Edward practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Edward E. Shumaker III's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edward E. Shumaker III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Edward E. Shumaker III is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edward E. Shumaker III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
Edward E. Shumaker III is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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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