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Janet K. Kantz is a family law, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Maine (1992) and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1992). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1991) and University of California (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Janet K. Kantz is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, appellate practice, family law
- Janet received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1983, and has been licensed for 34 years
- Janet practices in Portland, ME
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Janet K. Kantz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Janet K. Kantz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Janet K. Kantz is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Janet K. Kantz is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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