Av. Maureen Sturtevant
While experienced in general commercial litigation, Maureen Sturtevant focuses her litigation practice on the representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as hospitals and private health care organizations against professional malpractice claims. Using her experience and expertise gained in litigation, Maureen also provides counsel to health care organizations in a variety of health-law related issues, including risk management, policy development, and contracting.
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About Maureen Sturtevant at a glance
Maureen Sturtevant is a medical malpractice, litigation, and health care attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at Roger Williams University (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- While experienced in general commercial litigation, Maureen Sturtevant focuses her litigation practice on the representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as hospitals and private health care organizations against professional malpractice claims
- Using her experience and expertise gained in litigation, Maureen also provides counsel to health care organizations in a variety of health-law related issues, including risk management, policy development, and contracting
- The intersection of medicine and law can be complex and personal, but with her strategic, common sense approach, clients can stay focused on the most important thing – providing care to their patients
- With over a decade of experience, Maureen has demonstrated her litigation skills and understanding of medical malpractice claims through the successful representation of healthcare clients to favorable verdicts in jury trials and panel hearings, as well as before various Boards of Licensure in defense of administrative complaints
- Her understanding of the rhythms of both civil litigation and administrative claims, combined with her knowledge of how providers and healthcare organizations practice—and the challenges they face every day in providing the best care to patients—guides her strategy in her efforts to obtain the best outcome for her clients
- Maureen has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Medical Malpractice Defense by New England Super Lawyers and was recently selected by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Malpractice Law for Portland, Maine metro area
- As a native to Maine and resident of the Portland area, Maureen enjoys exploring all things outdoors, from the coast to the mountains and everything in between with her two children and spouse
- When not in the water or mountains, she might be on a playing field, with time split equally between sidelines cheering on her children and still playing herself
Practice Areas Explained
Maureen Sturtevant's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Maureen Sturtevant handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Maureen Sturtevant is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Maureen Sturtevant is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Maureen Sturtevant is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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 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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