Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Lewiston, ME · 32+ Years Experience
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About Matthew P. Schaefer at a Glance
Matthew P. Schaefer is a Partner based in Lewiston, Maine, practicing at Brann & Isaacson. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on tax and litigation. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Districts of Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, and Northern Distric (1994) and Maine United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Circuits (1994). Educated at Cornell Law School (JD, 1994) and Swarthmore College (B.A. High, 1991). Active member of Memberships Androscoggin County, Maine State, Massachusetts and American (Tax and Litigation Sections) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lewiston, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew P. Schaefer
- Mr. Matthew P. Schaefer is a lawyer practicing online & multichannel marketing, state and local taxation, litigation
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Swarthmore College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Matthew practices at Brann & Isaacson in Lewiston, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew P. Schaefer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew P. Schaefer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lewiston.
Tax Law in Lewiston
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil Litigation in Lewiston
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 Lewiston
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 Lewiston 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.
Lewiston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lewiston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lewiston Choose Matthew P. Schaefer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew P. Schaefer's practice in the field of tax and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew P. Schaefer brings 32+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts U.S. District Court, Districts of Colorado, Massachusetts, Maine, and Northern Distric and Maine United States Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, First, Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Circuits, Matthew P. Schaefer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax and litigation, Matthew P. Schaefer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lewiston
A Lewiston-based practice means Matthew P. Schaefer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Matthew P. Schaefer Handles in Lewiston
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Matthew P. Schaefer has experience with under Maine law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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