Atty. William P. Shumaker

Atty. William P. Shumaker

Mr. William P.

Portland Portland 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About William P. Shumaker at a glance

William P. Shumaker is a business, creditor rights, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Portland, Maine. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Maine (1987) and U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1987). Educated at University of Maine Law School (J.D., 1987) and Colby College (B.A., 1971). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William P. Shumaker is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, commercial law, collections and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1971, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

William P. Shumaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William P. Shumaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William P. Shumaker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William P. Shumaker

Where is William P. Shumaker's law office located?
William P. Shumaker's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William P. Shumaker handle?
William P. Shumaker focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has William P. Shumaker practiced law?
William P. Shumaker has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William P. Shumaker go to law school?
William P. Shumaker earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William P. Shumaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maine Law School
- 1987
B.A.
Colby College
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1987

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