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About Kurt E. Olafsen at a glance
Kurt E. Olafsen is a personal injury, business, real estate, estate litigation, and product liability attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1980) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Kurt E. Olafsen is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, corporate litigation, personal injury and 7 other areas of law
- Kurt received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Kurt practices in Portland, ME
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Kurt E. Olafsen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kurt E. Olafsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Kurt E. Olafsen is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Kurt E. Olafsen is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Kurt E. Olafsen is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Kurt E. Olafsen is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Maine →
Kurt E. Olafsen is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 venue, 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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