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About James M. Saffian at a glance
James M. Saffian is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, tax, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Maine (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1992), New Hampshire (1993), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1993). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1983). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State and New Hampshire Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James M. Saffian is a lawyer practicing construction / development, tax, land use / zoning and 4 other areas of law
- James received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
- James practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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James M. Saffian's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Saffian 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.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
James M. Saffian is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →
James M. Saffian is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
James M. Saffian is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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