Atty. Kathryn D. Portner

Atty. Kathryn D. Portner

Kathryn D. Portner is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation.

Naples Naples 50 yrs experience 50 year
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About Kathryn D. Portner at a glance

Kathryn D. Portner is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Naples, Maine. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1976), and New Jersey (1983). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1976) and Swarthmore College (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Naples, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Kathryn D. Portner is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, commercial litigation
  • Kathryn received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Kathryn practices in Naples, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Kathryn D. Portner's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Kathryn D. Portner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Naples 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 Kathryn D. Portner

Where is Kathryn D. Portner's law office located?
Kathryn D. Portner's law practice is located in Naples, Maine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kathryn D. Portner handle?
Kathryn D. Portner focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Kathryn D. Portner practiced law?
Kathryn D. Portner has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Kathryn D. Portner go to law school?
Kathryn D. Portner earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Kathryn D. Portner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1976
B.A.
Swarthmore College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1976
New Jersey
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1984

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