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James A. Clifford is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Clifford & Clifford, LLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, sexual harassment, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Maine (1997), Massachusetts (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of Maine, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Cour (1998). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D. Suffolk, 1997) and Colby College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Maine State Bar Association Maine Employment Lawyers Association National Employment Lawyers Association Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Clifford is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, civil rights, criminal law and 33 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
- James practices at Clifford & Clifford, LLC 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.
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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 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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