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About Michael J. Waxman at a glance
Michael J. Waxman is a personal injury, business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court (1991) and Maine (1991). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1991) and Harvard University (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Michael J. Waxman is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, legal malpractice, personal injury and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Michael practices in Portland, ME
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Michael J. Waxman's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael J. Waxman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael J. Waxman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Michael J. Waxman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael J. Waxman is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael J. Waxman is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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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