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About Peter A. Hale at a glance
Peter A. Hale is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maine (2008). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and The George Washington University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Peter A. Hale is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation & dispute resolution
- Peter received a B.A. degree from The George Washington University, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Peter practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Peter A. Hale's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter A. Hale handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Peter A. Hale 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.
Peter A. Hale is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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