Atty. Sarah H. Beard
Sarah H. Beard is a lawyer practicing state and local taxes, land use & zoning, antitrust & trade law.
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Sarah H. Beard is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on tax and zoning. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. Supreme Court (1986) and Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2010). Educated at New York University (J.D., 1986) and Bowdoin College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State (Former Co-chair, State and Federal Taxation Section) and American (Member, Committee on State and Local Taxes) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sarah H. Beard is a lawyer practicing state and local taxes, land use & zoning, antitrust & trade law
- Sarah received a B.A. degree from Bowdoin College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Sarah practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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