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Leonard M. Nelson is a Senior Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Educated at Harvard University Law School (LL.B, 1960) and Harvard College AB Harvard College magna cum laude Harvard College 1957 Phi Beta Kappa Harvard Law School (LLB, 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Current Trustee, Past Chair, Past President) Museum Trustee Association of the United States (Executive Committee) Portland Symphony Orchestra (Past President, Past Chair) Maine Arts Commission (Past Chair) Falmouth Town Council (Past Chair, Memberships Portland Museum of Art. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Leonard M. Nelson is a lawyer practicing business, mergers & acquisitions, trusts and estates and 3 other areas of law
- Leonard received a degree from Harvard College, and has been licensed for 66 years
- Leonard practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
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Leonard M. Nelson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maine →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Leonard M. Nelson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Leonard M. Nelson 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.
Leonard M. Nelson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →
Leonard M. Nelson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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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