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Paul Epstein, a native of Hull, graduated Hull High School in 1971. He continued his education at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with a B.S. in Criminology. Mr. Epstein also has an M.S. in Criminal Justice from American International College, and a J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center.

Before starting law school, he worked as a police officer and an investigator for the public defender's office. Upon graduation from law school, he worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Essex County, where he became the supervising ADA for the Lawrence area. As recognition of his extensive trial experience, Mr. Epstein was selected to be a clinical instructor of trial tactics at Harvard Law School.

Prior to forming The Law Offices of Epstein, Lipsey & Clifford P.C. with Bruce Lipsey and Scott Clifford, Mr. Epstein was a founding partner in The Law Offices of Spillane & Epstein, P.C. Attorney Epstein concentrates in Personal Injury, Education Law, Products Liability, Business Mediation, and Criminal Defense. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, The Federal District Court, The United States Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. He has also been admitted to argue cases in Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Florida.

Mr. Epstein is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, The Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys, The Massachusetts Bar Association, The Plymouth County Bar Association, and has been named an Advocate by the National College of Advocacy in Alabama. Mr. Epstein has tried hundreds of cases in most Courts in the Commonwealth, and has mediated many business disputes.

Mr. Epstein lives in Hull and is a Board member of many civic and religious organizations. He has two daughters.

Murray Law Offices, LLC is a trial practice firm with an emphasis on the litigation of personal injury, insurance defense, business disputes and other civil matters. Attorney Murray has tried hundreds of cases before the Superior and District Courts in a wide variety of legal issues. Our clients include individuals and businesses and we are experienced in handling the most complex litigation matters.

Bruce H. Murray has been a practicing lawyer since 1987. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island, and the New England School of Law, cum laude. Recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award and New England School of Law Scholar Award. Admitted in the Massachusetts Courts and the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, Mr. Murray's practice is primarily concentrated in the preparation and trial of cases involving personal injury including, auto accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, dog bites, general liability, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, food poisoning, construction site accidents, unfair business practices (c. 93A), insurance related matters, and criminal defense. He has tried well over 100 cases to verdict, including more than 60 jury trials in the Superior Court. He was recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as having one of the top ten defense verdicts of the year in 2002. He has lectured in the areas of trial practice and premises liability for continuing education programs on behalf of the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association and for the retail and insurance industry. Mr. Murray is also experienced in the areas of residential real estate conveyancing, landlord/tenant matters, business disputes and consumer protection. He is a volunteer judge for the Suffolk Law School Mock Trial Tournament and serves as a volunteer conciliator in the Brockton, Stoughton and Quincy District Courts. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, Middlesex County Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association. He and his family are involved with the Fresh Air Fund, serving annually as a host family.

My law firm partner and I operate a practice on the West End of Portland, Maine. We have a different philosophy than other law firms - we believe that the client should be the focus, instead of the billable hour.

We provide services to clients in the following areas:

Cumberland County, Maine
York County, Maine
Androscoggin County, Maine
Sagadahoc County, Maine

Including the cities and towns of:

Portland, ME
South Portland, ME
Westbrook, ME
Scarborough, ME
Cumberland, ME
Falmouth, ME
Gorham, ME
Yarmouth, ME
Buxton, ME
Hollis, ME
Standish, ME
Windham, ME
Freeport, ME
Biddeford, ME
Saco, ME
Old Orchard Beach, ME
Wells, ME
Cornish, ME
Berwick, ME
Lebanon, ME
Sanford, ME
Springvale, ME
Kennebunk, ME
Brunswick, ME
Bath, ME
Harpswell, ME
Lewiston, ME
Auburn, ME

And we handle cases in the following practice areas:

PORTLAND MAINE AREA BANKRUPTCY

Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 12 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Adversary actions
Debtor audits
Reaffirmation agreements
Business bankruptcy

PORTLAND MAINE AREA BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW

Americans with Disabilities Act
Asset protection
Business financing
Business operations
Business regulations
Buy/Sell agreements
Bylaws
Business closing
Business and Corporate Real Estate Matters
Confidentiality agreements
Contracts
Corporations
Employment agreements
Employment Discrimination
Family partnersips
Forms
Incorporation
Independent contractor agreements
Joint ventures
Employment law
Limited Liability Companies
Limited Liability Partnerships
Litigation
Maine Human Rights Commission
Non-Profit Corporations
Noncompete agreements
Severance agreements
Severance pay
Shareholder agreeements
Sole proprietorships
Starting a business
Wage and hour laws

PORTLAND MAINE AREA CRIMINAL DEFENSE

Operating under the Influence (OUI)
Operating after Suspension (OAS)
Fleeing and eluding
Reckless driving
Juvenile charges and arrests
Assault and battery
Criminal mischief
Disorderly conduct
Loitering and Cruising
Obstructing justice
Theft
Shoplifting
Trespass
Portland Maine Area Felony Crimes

PORTLAND MAINE AREA DIVORCE and FAMILY LAW

Adoption
Alimony
Annulments
Child abuse
Child custody
Child support
Child support enforcement
Conservatorship
De Facto Parents
Divorce
Domestic partnerships
Family Court proceedings
Family law
Foster care
Guardian ad Litem services
GLBT family law
Grandparent custody and visitation rights
Grandparent rights
Guardianship
Name change
Parental Rights and Responsibilities
Parenting Agreements
Paternity
Postnuptial agreements
Protection from Abuse
Protection from Harassment
Prenuptial agreements
Separation

PORTLAND AREA ELDER LAW, ESTATE PLANNING, TRUSTS, PROBATE and WILLS

Administering estates and trusts
Advanced directives
Assisted Living
Court representation for executors, trustees, creditors or beneficiaries
Elder Abuse
Estate and trust accountings
Estate administration and settlement
Estate litigation - Contested estates and trusts
Estate real estate sales
Financial Power of Attorney
Guardianships
Health Care Power of Attorney
Intestacy
Life estates
Living trusts or Intervivos trusts
Living wills
Nursing home abuse
Nursing home negligence
Power of Attorney
Probate of wills
Representation of executors and trustees
Representation of out-of-state beneficiaries
Social Security Disability
Spousal inheritance disputes
Wills
Will Contests

PORTLAND MAINE AREA PERSONAL INJURY and ACCIDENTS

Auto accident and injuries
Automobile accident
Bicycle or bike accident
Car accident
Construction accident
Dog bite injury
Drunk driving accident
Farming accident
Highway accident
Industrial accident
Workplace accident
Boat accident
Motorcycle accident
Snowmobile accident
Motor vehicle defect
Pedestrian accident
Products liability
Defective products
Truck accident
Slip and fall
Toxic mold exposure
Wrongful death

PORTLAND MAINE RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

Adjustable rate mortgage guidance
Adverse possession
Boundary disputes
Breach of warranty under title insurance
Condemnation help
Condominiums
Construction contracts
Covenants
Deeds
Easements
Foreclosure
Foreclosure Short Sales
Foreclosure Assistance
Homeowners Associations
Housing Discrimination
Lease
Lease with Option to Buy
Liens
Mortgage Fraud
Mortgage Law
Maine Real Estate Leases
Maine Real Estate Advice
Maine Real Estate Litigation
Options to purchase
Predatory lending
Probate
Promissory notes
Property law
Quiet title
Quit Claim Deeds
Real estate agent malpractice
Refinancing
Residential closings
Commercial closings
Rights of way
Stop foreclosure
Subdivisions
Title insurance
Violations of the Fair Housing Act
Zoning

MAINE LGBT LAW

Co-parenting Agreements
De Facto Parents
Same-sex Adoption
Discrimination based on Sexual Orientation
Discrimination based on Gender Identity
Transgender Issues