- Divorce
- Child SupportRudman Winchell attorneys provide experienced guidance and representation on all aspects of divorce and child custody matters. We focus on attention to our clients and responsiveness to their concerns. Our approach to divorce and child custody is highly individualized. We are aggressive when necessary and skilled at negotiating sound resolutions, when appropriate. We practice across Maine, representing husbands and wives, mothers and fathers, grandparents, and extended family members in matters pertaining to spousal support, child support, rights and visitation, property division, non-traditional families, and more.
- Child Custody and VisitationRudman Winchell’s experienced attorneys are here to guide you through all aspects of the divorce and child custody process. Contact us today by filling out this form, or call us at 207.947.4501 to schedule an appointment.
- Adoption
- Guardianship
- Spousal Support
- Criminal DefenseRudman Winchell’s criminal defense attorneys offer experienced and comprehensive assistance to defend clients charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI). Our attorneys have the credentials, technical backgrounds, and courtroom experience necessary for effective representation from investigation through plea negotiation and on to trial.
- Corporate LawAs a full-service law firm, our business and corporate law attorneys collaborate seamlessly with peers in other practice areas, as needed, in order to provide the full range of legal services our clients may require. For almost 100 years, Rudman Winchell’s corporate attorneys have offered entrepreneurs, businesses, institutions, and individuals in Maine the advice and legal representation required to meet an extensive variety of business and corporate law services.
- Mergers and AcquisitionsChris has built his practice at Rudman Winchell by representing clients in a variety of real estate and commercial transactions. He advises clients on issues involving condominiums, condominium associations, public utilities, leases, subdivisions, conservation easements, natural resources and timberlands, real estate redevelopment, road and access law, easements, title insurance, land use licenses, title matters, boundary disputes, timber trespass and access disputes, partition actions, mortgage foreclosures, and collections. He also has experience in business law, including mergers and acquisitions, corporate litigation, and contract negotiation.
- Business DisputesRudman Winchell’s business attorneys and corporate lawyers are often called upon to represent shareholders in shareholder disputes, and our team of experienced attorneys is recognized for strength and creativity in the resolution of business disputes on behalf of our clients.
- Business TransactionsRudman Winchell environmental law attorneys have extensive experience assisting clients in anticipating, avoiding, and responding to all types of environmental issues and obstacles. Our attorneys represent clients in a wide range of environmental law cases at local, state, and federal levels. By using Rudman Winchell’s extensive expertise in corporate and land transactions, our environmental law attorneys are also able to provide comprehensive services to clients seeking thorough representation for commercial transactions involving environmental issues.
- Limited Liability CompaniesRudman Winchell’s corporate lawyers assist clients with the formation and structuring of business entities corporations, limited liability companies, joint venture partnerships, and non-profit organizations. We also provide business contract drafting services. Our corporate attorneys also help clients with matters related to raising capital (including securities offerings and venture capital transactions), mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses.
- Intellectual PropertyRudman Winchell understands the importance of our clients’ intellectual property assets. We know how to maximize the value of intellectual property. We evaluate intellectual property rights and advise as to the best means for protecting and exploiting these rights. We assist with IP strategies to achieve protection and success. We assist our clients with...
- Workers CompensationThe Hospitality Law Practice Group at Rudman Winchell is focused on the unique legal issues affecting clients in the hospitality industry. Rudman Winchell’s hospitality law attorneys provide a wide range of services to hospitality clients in the areas of labor and employment law, human resources, general business, and real estate matters, commercial lending, workers compensation issues, franchising, and intellectual property, as well as representation in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
- Employment LitigationSeveral Rudman Winchell attorneys regularly act as mediators in civil cases. Rudman Winchell’s alternative dispute resolution services are provided by experienced trial lawyers who understand the uncertainty of trial results and the advantages of settlement. Tort claims, business disputes, real estate disputes, employment claims, and family law are all areas that may benefit from our services.
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- Real Estate LitigationPrior to joining Rudman Winchell, Paul practiced with a local firm. He focused on commercial and corporate transactions, business, and real estate matters. Previous to his legal career, Paul served for 15 years in the United States Navy as a Naval Flight Officer. He flew the F-14A Tomcat fighter aboard the USS Enterprise. Then, he served as an amphibious air operations planner.
- Construction LitigationConstruction law is complex. Rudman Winchell’s attorneys have decades of experience in a wide range of construction cases including general counsel, construction defect litigation, contract litigation, contract formation, business entities, complex negotiation, and more. Rudman Winchell provides representation to individual contractors, businesses, utilities, and developers.
- Real Estate TransactionsOur real estate attorneys are ready to assist you with your next real estate transaction. Contact us by filling out this form or call us at 207.947.4501 to set up an appointment.
- Easement
- Land Use and ZoningRudman Winchell’s timberland and natural resources attorneys have served as counsel for national and international lenders providing financing to farmers, timber companies, paper companies, salmon farmers, and others involved in natural resource industries. We also have extensive experience with forestland regulatory matters, such as the Maine Land Use Planning Commission subdivision and development approval process, and aquacultural submerged land leases.
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesPaul Brown focuses his practice at Rudman Winchell in the Transaction Practices section of the firm which includes corporate, finance, healthcare, real estate, and landlord-tenant law. Paul’s vast knowledge and experience position him as a leader in complex business issues.
- Personal InjuryAs one of the largest trial teams north of Portland, Rudman Winchell’s personal injury law attorneys work together to aggressively pursue your claim. We are large enough to have attorneys experienced in all areas of personal injury including...
- Estate PlanningRudman Winchell has a long tradition of advising family-owned businesses. Our attorneys advise our clients on all aspects of their business interests and related personal matters, including business succession planning, finance and management issues, taxation, and estate planning. Rudman Winchell’s family business attorneys are active with the Maine Bar Association and the American Bar Association, which provide current and detailed educational programs and research publications on family business issues.
- WillsRudman Winchell offers a complete range of estate planning services including preparation of wills and trusts, power of attorney for many purposes, and advanced health care directives, each tailored to the client’s personal, family, and financial circumstances. Rudman Winchell’s experienced attorneys prepare limited powers of attorney, designating a selected agent to act for the client for a limited time or for a specific transaction such as the sale of a residence, a general durable power of attorney, and designating a financial agent to act on the client’s behalf for a range of purposes including client convenience and disability planning.
- TrustsWe bring great expertise, skill, and experience to the administration of special needs trust and other fiduciary roles and provide excellent service for the beneficiary’s needs.
- Power of AttorneyHow should assets be divided after your death? Do you have a business to transition? Will trust help achieve your goals? Have you planned for the possibility of incapacity with a financial power of attorney and an advance health care directive? Do you want to protect assets from any future need for expensive long-term care services? Does a loved one need long-term care, special planning, or other protection now?
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure