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About John J. Sears at a glance
John J. Sears is a Member based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, practicing at John J. Sears. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1974). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1973) and Boston College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State and American Bar Associations Maine Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Cape Elizabeth, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John J. Sears is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, workers compensation law, litigation and 1 other area of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John practices at John J. Sears in Cape Elizabeth, ME
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John J. Sears's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Sears handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John J. Sears is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Maine →
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 J. Sears is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
John J. Sears is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John J. Sears is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Cape Elizabeth 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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