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About Paula D. Silsby at a glance
Paula D. Silsby is an U.S. Attorney's Office based in Portland, Maine. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on litigation, appellate, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Maine (1976). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Mount Holyoke College (B.A., 1973). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Paula D. Silsby is a lawyer practicing communications / media, appeals, litigation and 1 other area of law
- Paula received a B.A. degree from Mount Holyoke College in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Paula practices in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Paula D. Silsby's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula D. Silsby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paula D. Silsby is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Paula D. Silsby is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Maine →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Paula D. Silsby is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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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