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About Peter S. Black at a glance
Peter S. Black is a formation, criminal defense, business, ip, and securities attorney based in Falmouth, Maine. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1998) and Maine (1999). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1997) and Fairleigh-Dickinson University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Falmouth, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Peter S. Black is a lawyer practicing civil rights, intellectual property, criminal defense and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Fairleigh-Dickinson University in 1987, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Peter practices in Falmouth, ME
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter S. Black handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Peter S. Black is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Maine →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Peter S. Black is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter S. Black is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Peter S. Black is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →
Peter S. Black is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Falmouth 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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