Atty. Michael G. Messerschmidt
Michael G. Messerschmidt is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, labor and employment law.
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Michael G. Messerschmidt is a Partner based in Portland, Maine. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. District Court of Maine (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2002), New Hampshire (2007), and Massachusetts (2014). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1978) and Harvard University (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) and American (Member, Labor and Employment Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael G. Messerschmidt is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, labor and employment law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Michael practices in Portland, ME
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Michael G. Messerschmidt is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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