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About Edwin P. Chester at a glance
Edwin P. Chester is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Chester & Vestal. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, juvenile, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1977). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1977) and Haverford College B.A. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Edwin P. Chester is a lawyer practicing juvenile law, personal injury, civil litigation
- Edwin received a B.A. degree from Haverford College, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Edwin practices at Chester & Vestal in Portland, ME
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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.
Edwin P. Chester is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Edwin P. Chester is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Edwin P. Chester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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