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Tom S. Hanson is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and construction. Admitted to practice in Maine Vermont (1996). Educated at Vermont (Vermont Law, 1995) and Middlebury College (B.A. University, 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations Member: Maine State Bar Association American Bar Association Gulf of Maine Research Institute (Director) Maine Maritime Museum. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Tom S. Hanson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, housing law, mortgages and 3 other areas of law
- Tom received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Tom practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Tom S. Hanson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Tom S. Hanson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Tom S. Hanson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Maine →
Tom S. Hanson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 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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