Lawyer James N. Katsiaficas, graduated from University of Vermont, B.S., 1978 University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1984, is now employed by Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law at One Canal Plaza, 9th Floor Portland, ME 04112-0426.

While being a member of Maine State Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Municipal Law; Administrative Law; Real Estate Law; Natural Resources and Environmental Law Chair, 2004; Government and Public Sector Attorneys, Chair, 2003); International Municipal Lawyers Association (Member, 1988-1998; State Chair, 1990-1995)., James N. Katsiaficas is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James N. Katsiaficas as your lawyer, you should consider whether James N. Katsiaficas offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if James N. Katsiaficas has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James N. Katsiaficas's office is located at Portland, ME, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

James N. Katsiaficas has been admitted in 1984, Maine; 1985, U.S. District Court, District of Maine; 1994, U.S. Supreme Court;. His or her practice areas include Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Municipal Law, Environmental Law, Real Estate, Administrative Law, Brownfields Redevelopment, Superfund, Government, Government Contracts, Energy, Natural Resources, Wind Energy, Clean Water Act, Land Use & Zoning.

James N. Katsiaficas's college and law school education includes University of Vermont, B.S., 1978, University of Maine School of Law, J.D., 1984. Other biographical background includes Member, 2005- and Member, Board of Directors, 2009-, Environmental and Energy Technology Council of Maine. Public Member, Portland Cable Television Commission, 1990-1995. Member, Portland Land Trust Commission, 1999-2002. Presenter at a seminar on Eminent Domain Law (2006) and a seminar on Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law for the Maine Municipal Association Annual Convention (2006). Presenter on "Public Ways" and "Paper Streets Law" for seminars on "The Law of Easements" (2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012) and on "Maine Environmental Regulations for Design Professionals, Practical Considerations and Tips" (2007). Presenter on "Water and Wastewater Liens" for the 2009 Maine Rural Water Association Conference. Presenter on "Municipal Regulation of Commercial Wind Power Projects" for Androscoggin Valley's Council of Governments 2009 Planning Day and for Maine Municipal Association (2010, 2012). Presenter on the Federal Trade Commission's "Red Flags Rule" at the 2009 Maine Municipal Association's Annual Convention. Presenter at continuing legal education seminars on "Public Ways" and "Paper Streets" (1997, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2011 and 2012); "Eminent Domain" (1997, 2006); "Zoning and Planning Law" (1998); "Contaminated Property and Hazardous Waste" (1997); "Stormwater Management" (2010, 2012); Municipal and State Environmental Permitting: (2008); and Presenter at Maine Municipal Association and Maine Rural Water Association annual conventions on a variety of topics.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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