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About Thomas E. Getchell at a glance
Thomas E. Getchell is a Member based in Scarborough, Maine. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1980). Educated at Boston College (J.D., 1980) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Scarborough, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Thomas E. Getchell is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, workers compensation, employment law and 5 other areas of law
- Thomas received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Thomas practices in Scarborough, ME
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Thomas E. Getchell is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maine →
Thomas E. Getchell is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maine →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Thomas E. Getchell is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas E. Getchell is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas E. Getchell is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 Scarborough 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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