Atty. John Shumadine

Atty. John Shumadine

Mr. John Shumadine is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate litigation, administrative law and 4 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 26 yrs experience 26 year
Call (207) 910-6565 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Shumadine at a glance

John Shumadine is a Director based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Murray, Plumb & Murray. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Maine (2000), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (2001), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Middlebury College (A.B. Old, 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Cumberland, Maine State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Shumadine is a lawyer practicing land use, real estate litigation, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Middlebury College in 1990, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • John practices at Murray, Plumb & Murray in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

John Shumadine's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Shumadine handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

John Shumadine is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →

Estate & Trust Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Shumadine is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Shumadine

Where is John Shumadine's law office located?
John Shumadine's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Murray, Plumb & Murray. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Shumadine handle?
John Shumadine focuses on real estate, zoning, estate litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has John Shumadine practiced law?
John Shumadine has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did John Shumadine go to law school?
John Shumadine earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (A.B. Old, 1990).
How can I contact John Shumadine for a consultation?
You can contact John Shumadine directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Shumadine received?
John Shumadine's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 1999
A.B. Old
Middlebury College
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2002

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