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About Elizabeth J. Scheffee at a glance
Elizabeth J. Scheffee is a Member based in Gorham, Maine, practicing at Scheffee Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, alimony, and adr. Admitted to practice in Connecitcut and U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut (1985), Maine (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1984) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State (President, 2001 Member and Former Chair, Family Law Section) and American (Member: Family Law Section Standing Committee in Lawyer Pretrial and Information Services) Bar Associations and Fellow: Maine Bar Association. Serands clients in Gorham, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Elizabeth J. Scheffee is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, domestic relations and 2 other areas of law
- Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Elizabeth practices at Scheffee Law in Gorham, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elizabeth J. Scheffee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Elizabeth J. Scheffee is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maine →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Elizabeth J. Scheffee is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →
Elizabeth J. Scheffee is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Maine →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Elizabeth J. Scheffee is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Maine →
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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 Gorham 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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