Lawyer Patricia A. Peard, graduated from Wilson College, B.A., 1968; University of Minnesota, M.A., European History, 1970 University of Maine School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988, is now employed by Bernstein Shur at 100 Middle Street P.O. Box 9729 Portland, ME 04104.

While being a member of Member:Maine State Bar AssociationAmerican Trial Lawyers AssociationNational Association of College and University AttorneysDefense Research InstituteCenter for Prevention of Hate Violence (Board Member, Past President), Patricia A. Peard is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Patricia A. Peard as your lawyer, you should consider whether Patricia A. Peard 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 Patricia A. Peard has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Patricia A. Peard'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.

Patricia A. Peard has been admitted in 1988, Maine; 2000, Massachusetts; 2007, New Hampshire; U.S. District Court, Districts of Maine and Massachusetts; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Education Law; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Patricia A. Peard's college and law school education includes Wilson College, B.A., 1968; University of Minnesota, M.A., European History, 1970, University of Maine School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1988. Other biographical background includes January 21, 2014 Bernstein Shur's Labor and Employment Practice Group Highlights Legal Issues to Watch in 2014 June 26, 2013 Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act June 24, 2011 Alert: Important Clarification on Contract Language Needed June 29, 2010 FMLA Parental Leave: Legal or Biological Parent Status Not Required to Trigger FMLA Leave Entitlem. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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