Banking Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 46+ Years Experience
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About Simon C. Leeming at a Glance
Simon C. Leeming is a Director based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, PLLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, m&a, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1981), New Hampshire (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire (1986). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1980) and Boston University (B.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Boston, Maine State, New Hampshire and International Bar Associations New Zealand Law Society Wellington District Law Society Anglo-Australasian Lawyers Society Commonwealth Law Society Royal Commonwealth Society. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon C. Leeming
- Mr. Simon C. Leeming is a lawyer practicing banking law, corporate law, real estate and 5 other areas of law
- Simon received a B.A. degree from Boston University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Simon practices at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP in Portland, ME and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Simon C. Leeming's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon C. Leeming handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Estate Planning & Probate in Portland
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Simon C. Leeming is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real Estate Law in Portland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Simon C. Leeming is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Portland
Simon C. Leeming is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
Land Use & Zoning in Portland
Simon C. Leeming is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Simon C. Leeming
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Simon C. Leeming's practice in the field of estate planning, business, real estate, m&a, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon C. Leeming brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts, U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, Simon C. Leeming can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering estate planning, business, and real estate, Simon C. Leeming can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Simon C. Leeming attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Simon C. Leeming Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Simon C. Leeming has experience with under Maine law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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