Atty. Michael D. Traister
Michael D. Traister is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law.
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Michael D. Traister is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Murray, Plumb & Murray. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (1995), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1995), Massachusetts (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1995) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland, Maine State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Traister is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction litigation, commercial litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Michael practices at Murray, Plumb & Murray in Portland, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Traister handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael D. Traister is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael D. Traister is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Michael D. Traister is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →
Michael D. Traister is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Traister is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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