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William E. Taylor is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, and international. Admitted to practice in Maine (1984). Educated at University of Massachusetts (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State and International Bar Associations. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William E. Taylor is a lawyer practicing environmental law, water law, wetland regulation law and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- William practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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William E. Taylor's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Taylor handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William E. Taylor is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
William E. Taylor is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
William E. Taylor is one of 36,155 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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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