Practice Areas
A deliberately narrow practice — family, real estate, and estate law — so that every matter we accept receives careful, undivided attention.
We focus on three areas of law that touch Maine families most directly. The descriptions below outline what each area typically covers. Every matter is different, and nothing here is legal advice or a promise of any particular result — it is simply how we approach the work.
Family Law
Guidance through divorce, parental responsibilities, and the agreements that protect a family — handled with discretion and a steady hand.
Family matters are rarely only about the law; they are about people, children, and the years ahead. We approach them with care, working wherever possible to resolve disputes thoughtfully rather than escalate them, while preparing thoroughly should a matter need to be heard by the court.
- Divorce and legal separation, contested and uncontested
- Parental rights and responsibilities (custody) and parenting plans
- Child support and modification of existing orders
- Spousal support considerations
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
- Negotiated settlements and mediation support
Real Estate
From the offer to the closing table — careful review of the documents and questions that determine whether a property stands on solid legal footing.
A home or property is among the largest commitments most people make. We read the fine print, raise the questions that should be asked, and work to see that closings proceed in good order across Greater Portland and Cumberland County.
- Residential and small-commercial closings
- Purchase-and-sale agreement review and negotiation
- Title examination and resolution of title questions
- Deeds, easements, and rights-of-way
- Boundary and property-line disputes
- Owner-financing and small landlord matters
Estate Planning & Probate
A clear plan for what you leave behind — and steady help for families settling an estate through the Maine probate courts.
Estate planning is an act of care for the people you love. We help you put a sound, understandable plan in place, and when the time comes, we guide families through administration with patience during what is often a difficult season.
- Wills and revocable living trusts
- Durable powers of attorney
- Advance health-care directives
- Beneficiary and titling review
- Probate and estate administration in the Maine courts
- Guidance for personal representatives and families
Not sure where your matter fits?
Tell us briefly what brought you here. If it is something we handle, we will explain how we can help; if not, we are glad to point you toward a trusted Maine attorney who does.