Resource Guide: LAWYERS
Last Updated; July 2, 2009
Disability Rights Center of Maine (formerly Maine Advocacy Services)
P.O. Box 2007
24 Stone Street
Augusta, ME 04338-2007
1-800-452-1948 (V/TTY)
626-2774 (V/TTY)
621-1419 (FAX)
E-mail: advocate@drcme.org
Disability Rights Center of Maine (DRC), the statewide protection and advocacy agency for people with disabilities, is a private, nonprofit organization independent of state government. In partnership with people with and without disabilities, DRC promotes and enhances the rights of people with disabilities so they can choose to live, receive education, work, be with
family and friends, and enjoy life in the community of their choice.
DRC advocates for people with legal rights problems directly related to their disability by:
- providing information about legal rights and service systems;
- referring people to appropriate services;
- individually representing people in meetings, hearings, and court; and
- working for service system reform and change.
Lawyer Referral and Information Service
Maine State Bar Association
P.O. Box 788
Augusta, ME 04332-0788
1-800-860-1460 (V)
623-0083 (FAX)
E-mail: lrisreferral@mainebar.org
Website: www.mainebar.org
The Lawyer Referral and Information Service (LRIS) is a telephone service that helps people with legal questions find relevant information, useful resources, or legal representation, when appropriate. The service charges $25 for referrals to member attorneys; direction to other helpful resources and information is free. Referrals are made according to areas of law and geographic considerations, and include a brief initial consultation without additional charge. Any services provided by an attorney beyond the initial consultation will be for fee, at rates which should be negotiated with the attorney ahead of time. The Lawyer Referral and Information Service does not offer reduced rate or pro bono service. A referral request form is available at the Lawyer Referral and Information Service website, and may be submitted online or printed out, filled in, and returned to us by way of regular mail or fax. Responses will be made by fax, e-mail, or Maine Relay services, according to your request. Callers receive written confirmation when referrals are made.
Maine Center on Deafness
68 Bishop Street, Suite 3
Portland, ME 04103
Amy Sneirson, Civil Rights Progam Managing Attorney
E-mail: asneirson@mcdmaine.org
Beth Gallie, Civil Rights Program Attorney Advocate
E-mail: bgallie@mcdmaine.org
1-800-639-3884, (free if you are outside of Portland)
797-7656 (V/TTY)
797-9791 (FAX)
Maine Center on Deafness (MCD) promotes the rights of D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people throughout the state. MCD advocates for D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people when they have encountered civil rights violations directly related to their hearing loss in employment, housing,
federal, state and local government programs, education and public accommodations. MCD provides individual representation in
meetings and hearings, and assists in obtaining workplace and other accommodations such as amplified phones, TTYs and interpreters. MCD also participates in the Deaf Rights Group (DRG), which is a statewide coalition of organizations and individuals committed to obtaining
equal access for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing people in Maine.
Pine Tree Legal Assistance
Augusta Office
39 Green Street
Augusta, ME 04330
623-7770 (V)
622-4731 (V)
623-7774 (FAX)
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Bangor Office
61 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
942-8241 (V)
942-8323 (FAX)
KIDS LEGAL
942-8241 & 1-866-624-7787 (V)
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Native American Unit
Migrant Worker Unit
61 Main Street
Bangor, ME 04401
942-0673 (V)
942-8323 (FAX)
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Lewiston Office
37 Park Street, 4th Floor
Lewiston, ME 04240
784-1558 (V)
783-8774 (FAX)
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Machias Office
P.O. Box 278
Machias, ME 04654-0278
255-8656 (V)
255-8657 (FAX)
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Portland Office
88 Federal Street
Portland, ME 04101
774-8211 (V)
828-2300 (FAX)
KIDS LEGAL
774-8246 & 1-866-624-7787 (V)
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Presque Isle Office
373 Main Street
Presque Isle, ME 04746
764-4349 (V)
764-2455 (FAX)
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Websites: www.ptla.org
Pine Tree Legal provides free legal help to Maine people with low incomes who have noncriminal legal problems. Priorities include housing (including housing discrimination), education issues, public benefits, predatory lending, IRS problems, and protection from abuse, but individuals are encouraged to contact the nearest Pine Tree office or project to see if they qualify for help. While there is no charge for services, clients may be asked to help with court costs. Because of limited staff, they can't help everyone who needs assistance.
PLEASE NOTE:
The following attorneys and firms are listed here because they have been known to accept and be capable of communicating effectively with
Deaf and Hard of Hearing persons. Other attorneys may also fit these characteristics and will be added to this listing as they become
known to the Division for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened.
The Law Office of Kristen E.P. Kaleo, Esq.
P.O. Box 8411 (Mailing)
503 Woodford Street
Portland, ME 04104
774-0769 (V)
761-3769 (FAX)
E-mail: kristen@kaleolaw.com
Website: www.kaleolaw.com
Estate Planning-wills, trusts, & probate matters; & Family Law-mediation, & Corporate Law.
James M. Shepard-Kegl, Esq.
52 Whitney Farms Road
North Yarmouth, ME 04097
846-8801 (V/TTY)
E-mail: kegl@maine.rr.com
Personal injury, civil rights, ADA, certified ASL interpreter available; "house calls" throughout Maine.
Taylor, McCormack & Frame, LLC
Gregg Frame, Esq.
4 Milk Street, Suite 103
Portland, ME 04101
828-2005 (V)
347-4523 (FAX)
E-mail: gframe@tmfattorneys.com
Website: www.tmfattorneys.com
General civil litigation, discrimination, civil rights.
Reben, Benjamin and March
Attorneys at Law
P.O. Box 7060
97 India Street
Portland, ME 04112
1-800-852-8554 (V)
772-6402 (FAX)
Automobile accidents, injuries caused by defective machinery or products, improper medical treatment, and discrimination.
The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein
P.O. Box 4686
Portland, ME 04112
772-1496 (TTY)
772-4624 (V)
E-mail: resourceguide@joebornstein.com
Website: www.joebornstein.com
The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein specializes in automobile accidents, personal injury, Social Security Disability, and worker's compensation. With five convenient offices in Biddeford, Portland, Lewiston, Augusta, and Bangor, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein has been getting Mainers the justice they deserve for over 35 years.
Vogel & Dubois
Tim Vogel
Matthew Dubois
550 Forest Avenue, Suite 205
P.O. Box 3649
Portland, ME 04104-3649
761-7796 (V/TTY)
761-6946 (FAX)
E-mail: tvogel@maine-elder.com
Elder law.
