Atty. John R. Knight
John R. Knight is a lawyer practicing federal trial law, appellate litigation, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law.
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John R. Knight is a business, bankruptcy, creditor rights, securities, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in Texas (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1979) and Rice University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John R. Knight is a lawyer practicing federal trial law, appellate litigation, bankruptcy and 4 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Rice University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Portland, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John R. Knight handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John R. Knight is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John R. Knight is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
John R. Knight is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Maine →
John R. Knight is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John R. Knight 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 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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