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About James E. Kaplan at a glance
James E. Kaplan is a business, litigation, government, and insurance attorney based in Brunswick, Maine. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1980), U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court of Maine (1983), and Maine US District Court, District of Columbia (1990). Educated at University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Brown University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Brunswick, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James E. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, civil litigation, administrative and 3 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1973, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices in Brunswick, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Kaplan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James E. Kaplan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James E. Kaplan is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James E. Kaplan is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maine →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
James E. Kaplan is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Brunswick 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.
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