Atty. John Fullerton Elger
Mr. John Fullerton Elger is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, family law, fiduciary law and 2 other areas of law.
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John Fullerton Elger is a family law, estate planning, estate litigation, litigation, and adr attorney based in Belfast, Maine. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1977). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1977) and Stanford University (B.S.C.E., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Belfast, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Fullerton Elger is a lawyer practicing dispute resolution, family law, fiduciary law and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.S.C.E. degree from Stanford University in 1971, and has been licensed for 49 years
- John practices in Belfast, ME
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John Fullerton Elger's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Fullerton Elger 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.
John Fullerton Elger 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.
John Fullerton Elger is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
John Fullerton Elger is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Fullerton Elger is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John Fullerton Elger is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Belfast 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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