Atty. William E. Master
William E. Master is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal litigation.
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About William E. Master at a glance
William E. Master is a criminal defense and litigation attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1978), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985). Educated at Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1975). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William E. Master is a lawyer practicing civil law, criminal litigation
- William received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- William practices in Portland, ME
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William E. Master is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maine →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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