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About John C. Nivison at a glance
John C. Nivison is a Supr. Ct. Jus. based in Augusta, Maine. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985) and U. S. District Court, District of Maine (1985). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1985) and Colby College (A.B., 1982). Serands clients in Augusta, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Hon. John C. Nivison is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, school law
- John received a A.B. degree from Colby College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- John practices in Augusta, ME
Practice Areas Explained
John C. Nivison's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John C. Nivison 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 C. Nivison is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John C. Nivison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
John C. Nivison is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Augusta 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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