Marie J. Mueller

        Partner

        Marie represents clients in all phases of litigation, including administrative hearings, arbitration, trial, dispositive motion practice, mediation, and before the medical malpractice screening panel.

        Marie serves clients in both Maine and Massachusetts and has worked on behalf of clients throughout New England. Marie’s practice areas include construction litigation, professional liability defense, probate litigation, and other complex litigation matters. Whatever the subject matter, Marie learns the ins and outs of her client’s circumstances and needs and works with the client toward the appropriate resolution. Marie brings her knowledge as a trained mediator to her advocacy work on behalf of clients.

        Marie and her husband reside in Portland with their daughter and son.

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        Education

        • Boston College Law School (J.D.)
          • Writer & Editor, Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest
        • Bates College (B.A.)
        • University of Southern Maine (Certificate Program in Mediation)

        Public Service

        • Member, Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project Pro Bono Panel
        • Board Member and President, Foundation for Portland Public Schools

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine
        • Massachusetts

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
        • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

        Memberships

        • Maine State Bar Association: Member, Board of Governors, New Lawyers Section (2013-2017)

        Honors

        • Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® under Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction, and Professional Malpractice Law in Portland, Maine
        • Received Katahdin Counsel Recognition for pro bono efforts (2015-2016)
        • Selected by peers for inclusion in New England Super Lawyers under General Litigation and Construction Litigation

        Learn more about the third-party ratings, rankings, and selection processes used for inclusion.

        “MARIE IS A SUPERB LITIGATOR.  SHE IS EMPATHETIC, RESPONSIVE, PREPARED AND AN EXCELLENT COMMUNICATOR.  SHE WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH HER CLIENTS ON VERY COMPLEX MEDICAL LEGAL ISSUES.  SHE UNDERSTANDS HER CLIENTS ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH LITIGATION AND GUIDES THEM THROUGH THE ENTIRE PROCESS WITH KINDNESS, INTEGRITY AND CLARITY.  I WOULD RECOMMEND MARIE TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED AND TALENTED LEGAL PROFESSIONAL.”

        Risk Manager, Specialty Medical Practice

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