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Peter C. Fessenden is a Chapter 13 Bkrptcy. Trustee based in Portland, Maine. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy and consumer. Admitted to practice in Maine (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Akron (University, 1974) and Antioch College (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Peter C. Fessenden is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, consumer law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Antioch College in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices in Portland, ME
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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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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