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About William H. Howison at a glance
William H. Howison is a probate, estate planning, business, and bankruptcy attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in Maine (1975). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Colgate University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William H. Howison is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, estate planning law, probate law and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
- William practices in Portland, ME
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William H. Howison is one of 128,014 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.
William H. Howison is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maine →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William H. Howison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
William H. Howison is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 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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