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About James W. Gallagher at a glance
James W. Gallagher is a Member based in Damariscotta, Maine, practicing at Gallagher & Stein. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1979). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1976) and MacMurray College (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Lincoln County (President, 1987-1988), Maine State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Damariscotta, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James W. Gallagher is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, estate planning and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from MacMurray College in 1972, and has been licensed for 49 years
- James practices at Gallagher & Stein in Damariscotta, ME
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James W. Gallagher's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Gallagher 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.
James W. Gallagher is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maine →
James W. Gallagher is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maine →
James W. Gallagher is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maine →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
James W. Gallagher is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Maine →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
James W. Gallagher is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Damariscotta 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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