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About Michael A. Cunniff at a glance
Michael A. Cunniff is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practforg at McCloskey, Mina, Cunniff & Frawley, LLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1999), Maine U.S. Supreme Court (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1999) and Boston College (B.A. Psychology, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael A. Cunniff is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, civil rights defense, administrative law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1972, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices at McCloskey, Mina, Cunniff & Frawley, LLC in Portland, ME and 1 other location
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Why local counsel matters in Maine
Practforg 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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