Lawyer Joan M. Fortin, graduated from Colby College, B.A., 1988; University of Maine, M.Ed., 1991 Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1996, is now employed by Bernstein Shur at 100 Middle Street P.O. Box 9729 Portland, ME 04104.Joan M. Fortin is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joan M. Fortin as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joan M. Fortin 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 Joan M. Fortin has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joan M. Fortin'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.

Joan M. Fortin has been admitted in 1996, Maine; 1997, Massachusetts; 1998, Alaska; U.S. District Court, Districts of Maine and Alaska; U.S. Court of Appeals, First and Ninth Circuits. His or her practice areas include Municipal Law; Land Use.

Joan M. Fortin's college and law school education includes Colby College, B.A., 1988; University of Maine, M.Ed., 1991, Northeastern University School of Law, J.D., 1996. Other biographical background includes Born. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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