Atty. Michael J. Pearce
Member, 1998-2004 and Chairman, 1998-2000, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Falmouth.
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About Michael J. Pearce at a glance
Michael J. Pearce is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, commercial re, and chapter 11. Admitted to practice in Maine (1978), U.S. District Court for the District of Maine (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D. Georgetown, 1978) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland, Maine State and American. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Member, 1998-2004 and Chairman, 1998-2000, Zoning Board of Appeals, Town of Falmouth
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Michael J. Pearce's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Pearce 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.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael J. Pearce is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Michael J. Pearce is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Michael J. Pearce is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maine →
Michael J. Pearce is one of 5,840 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 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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