Top best Elder Lawyers in Portland | 28 available

28 Elder lawyers are available in Portland, Maine. These lawyers are rated between 3.7/5 to 4.1/5 and 53% provide free consultation with fees ranging from $37 to $69 per hour.

Active Lawyers

16 - 28

Hourly Fees

$213 - $524

Free Consultations

37% - 69%

Average Rating

3.7 - 4.1 ★


FAQs - Elder Lawyers in city Portland How many Elder lawyers actively serve residents of Portland, Maine? Approximately 27 licensed attorneys focus on Elder across Portland, Maine. Most matters are filed through the Maine District Court, where local rules shape timelines and filing steps. What is the typical hourly fee for Elder lawyers in Portland, Maine? In Portland, typical rates range from $193-$364 per hour for Elder. End-to-end case budgets frequently land between $2812 and $6951, depending on hearings and discovery. How long do Elder matters usually take in courts near Portland? Elder cases in Portland, Maine usually take around 2-5 months depending on complexity and the Maine District Court docket. Which local court most often hears Elder cases for people living in Portland, Maine? Residents of Portland typically see Elder filings handled by the Maine District Court. Proximity to helps with quick submissions and clerk communications. Do attorneys around offer a free first consultation for Elder? About 67% of firms near ZIP offer a free first consultation for Elder, so you can compare strategy and fit before committing.

28 Elder Lawyers Found Near You

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Portland 97205

With over 25 years of experience, Michael's practice is concentrated on complex estate planning, estate and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorships, as well as dispute resolution. Michael defines his role not only as a legal advisor, but as a counselor to help his clients determine solutions based on their own values and objectives. Michael is a certified mediator focusing on resolving contested matters involving his areas of practice. He is a frequent author and presenter, and is dedicated to participating in civic organizations including his current position on the board of Self Enhancement, Inc. Michael's practice includes:

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.9 out of 5

Location: Portland 04101
Firm: The Law Firm of Vogel & Dubois

Mr. Dubois is the managing attorney at the Law Firm of Vogel & Dubois. His main areas of practice are planning for aging and retirement, LGBTQ and non-traditional family planning, Elder Law particularly public benefits law, family trusts, supplemental needs trusts and estate and succession planning. He became a lawyer and joined the firm as an associate in 2000. In 2004, he became a partner with Mr. Vogel and the firm was renamed Vogel & Dubois.. Mr. Dubois is the past Chair of the Maine State Bar Association Elder Law Section, served for many years as Board President of the advocacy group EqualityMaine, and as a Director for SAGEMaine, AIDS Lodging House, and currently the Equality Community Center (ECC) in Portland. He completed his undergraduate B.A. at Northeastern University in Boston in 1994 and his J.D. at the University of Maine School of Law in Portland in 1999. His publications include: Maine Seniors Must Plan for Long-term Care (Senior News, SMAA, January-February 2012, page 21); Growing Old with a Lesbian or Gay Partner (American Bar Association, GP Solo Magazine, July 1, 2008); Legal Concerns of LGBT Elders, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Aging, Research and Clinical Perspectives (Kimmel, 2006); Elder Law: Answers for gay and lesbian elders (Maine Lawyers Review 2003); and Legal Planning for Gay, Lesbian, and Nontraditional Elders (Albany Law Review, 1999).

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Portland 97215
Firm: Law Office of Eric M. Kearney, LLC

Eric Kearney is an attorney whose practice emphasizes guardianships and conservatorships, Medicaid, and Special Needs Planning.. Eric runs his own private law practice, serving the needs of elders and their families from his office in Southeast Portland. Prior to opening his own firm, Eric worked at Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion, LLP, one of the largest elder law firms in the state.   He also worked at a Professional Fiduciary firm in Portland, working extensively on Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Estate Administration matters.. Eric has presented on a variety of topics at Continuing Legal Education Seminars, and community events.  Examples of recent presentations are the following: How Public Benefits Could Affect Your Probate Case , Oregon Law Institute CLE: “ABC’s of Decedents’ Estate Administration”; Estate Planning by Protected Persons, Oregon Law Institute CLE: “Estate Planning for Protected Persons and People with Disabilities.”. Raised in San Rafael, California, Eric holds a B.A. in Physical Anthropology from University of California Santa Barbara, and a J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: Portland 97223
Firm: Myatt & Bell, PC

Brittany A. Marks joined the firm of Myatt & Bell, P.C. as an associate attorney at the beginning of 2013. Born and raised in Oregon, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from Linfield College and headed east to obtain her Doctorate of Jurisprudence at Regent University School of Law in Virginia. While at Regent, she was a member of the Moot Court Board, participated in Moot Court competitions, and was honored as a quarter finalist at the ELON national competition. Brittany’s practice focusses on Estate Planning, Estate Administration, and Elder Law, including Guardianships & Conservatorships. Brittany is a member of the Oregon State Bar’s Elder Law and Estate and Administration sections, American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, and the Young Lawyers Division.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Portland 97239
Firm: Law Offices of Nay & Friedenberg

As an Estate Planning attorney, Mark understands that it's important to plan ahead. He also enjoys assisting clients in dealing with times of stress or transition. Mark finds great meaning in helping them to keep their lives on the path they envision. The legal matter may be as complex as paying for long term care needs or just making sure a client's estate planning documents are in order. Mark understands the value of quality of life and wants to be there to help keep your planning up to date.. .

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Portland 97217

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 4.6 out of 5

Location: Portland 97239

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Portland 04112
Firm: Norman Hanson Detroy

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Portland 04101

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Location: Portland 97204
Firm: The Elder Law Firm

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Portland 97232
Firm: Yazzolino & Rowett LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 97232

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.2 out of 5

Location: Portland 97222
Firm: Fitzwater Law, LLP

Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Portland 97209
Firm: Lori McLaughlin Beight

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 97239
Firm: Steven Y. Orcutt, P.C.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 04101
Firm: Hewes & Hewes

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Location: Portland 04101
Firm: Patricia A. Nelson-Reade

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Location: Portland 97293
Firm: Margaret Fiorino

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.7 out of 5

Location: Portland 97201
Firm: Bruce G. Thompson

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Location: Portland 97214
Firm: Siegel & Sanders, P.C.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 4101
Firm: LeBlanc and Young

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

Location: Portland 4112
Firm: Perkins Thompson

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 4101
Firm: Drummond and Drummond, LLP

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.


Location: Portland 97214
Firm: Siegel & Sanders, P.C.

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5
Lawyers Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Location: Portland 97213
Firm: Carson & Baker

Experienced Elder attorney serving clients in Portland and surrounding areas.

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