Atty. Randall E. Smith
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Randall E. Smith is a Counsel based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Maine (1971), Iowa (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1971) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
AV Preeminent Peer Rated This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Randall E. Smith got this award in 2021
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
Practice Areas Explained
Randall E. Smith's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Randall E. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Randall E. Smith is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maine →
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.
Randall E. Smith is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maine →
Randall E. Smith is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Randall E. Smith is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Randall E. Smith is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 venue, 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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