Lawyers in Portland, ME
There are 70 attorneys and law firms in Portland, Maine. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Maine
- Maine courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceMaine State Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service
- Small claims limit: $10,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 6 years — 14 M.R.S. § 752
Exceptions and details
Limit rose from $6,000 to $10,000 effective January 1, 2026 (PL 2025, c. 261), exclusive of interest and costs; confirmed on the Maine Judicial Branch small claims page (https://www.courts.maine.gov/help/small-claims/index.html). Small claims is a session of the District Court. Excludes actions involving title to real estate; you cannot sue a city or town in small claims. The Legislature's judiciary committee reviews the limit every 4 years.
Maine's general 6-year civil limitations period covers personal-injury negligence. Shorter periods apply in specific cases, e.g. 2 years for claims against governmental entities or employees under the Maine Tort Claims Act (14 M.R.S. § 8110), and 2 years for slander and libel (14 M.R.S. § 753).
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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