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About John A. Hobson at a glance
John A. Hobson is a Director based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, construction, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Maine (1983), Massachusetts (1985), Washington D.C (1988), and District of Columbia Vermont (1988). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1983) and University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John A. Hobson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction litigation, personal injury litigation and 8 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices at Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law in Portland, ME
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John A. Hobson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John A. Hobson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John A. Hobson is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John A. Hobson is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John A. Hobson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
John A. Hobson is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maine →
John A. Hobson is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 venue, 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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