Atty. Joanne I. Simonelli

Atty. Joanne I. Simonelli

Ms. Joanne I.

Portland Portland 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (844) 836-6250 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joanne I. Simonelli at a glance

Joanne I. Simonelli is an Associate based in Portland, Maine. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, ip licensing, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1986), Massachusetts (1987), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (JD, 1986) and Bowdoin College (Bachelor, 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Joanne I. Simonelli is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, business litigation, liquor licensing and 3 other areas of law
  • Joanne received a degree from Bowdoin College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Joanne practices in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Joanne I. Simonelli's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joanne I. Simonelli handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Joanne I. Simonelli is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

IP Licensing

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Joanne I. Simonelli

Where is Joanne I. Simonelli's law office located?
Joanne I. Simonelli's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanne I. Simonelli handle?
Joanne I. Simonelli focuses on employment, business, ip, ip licensing, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Joanne I. Simonelli practiced law?
Joanne I. Simonelli has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Joanne I. Simonelli go to law school?
Joanne I. Simonelli earned their education at (JD, 1986); (Bachelor, 1981).
How can I contact Joanne I. Simonelli for a consultation?
You can contact Joanne I. Simonelli directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Joanne I. Simonelli received?
Joanne I. Simonelli's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

JD
University of Maine School of Law
- 1986
Bachelor
Bowdoin College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1986
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2014

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