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About Joseph L. Delafield III at a glance
Joseph L. Delafield III is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1966) and Maine (1970). Educated at Harvard University (LL.B., 1965) and Princeton University (A.B., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The State Bar of California. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Joseph L. Delafield III is a lawyer practicing corporate law, securities law, corporate finance law and 2 other areas of law
- Joseph received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years
- Joseph practices at Drummond Woodsum in Portland, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph L. Delafield III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Joseph L. Delafield III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Joseph L. Delafield III is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maine →
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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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