Atty. James M. Hanley

Atty. James M. Hanley

Mr. James M.

Portland Portland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Hanley at a glance

James M. Hanley is a Capital Servicing, Inc. based in Portland, Maine. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Tax Court (1996) and Maine (2000). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1996) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James M. Hanley is a lawyer practicing corporate law, taxation, estate planning
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Hanley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Hanley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James M. Hanley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James M. Hanley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James M. Hanley

Where is James M. Hanley's law office located?
James M. Hanley's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Hanley handle?
James M. Hanley focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has James M. Hanley practiced law?
James M. Hanley has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James M. Hanley go to law school?
James M. Hanley earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James M. Hanley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College
- 1996
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1996
Maine
Admitted: 2000

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