Matthew F. Govan

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Matthew F. Govan
Experience 2.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 40% Divorce / Separation
  • 30% Family
  • 10% Adoption
  • 10% Child Custody
  • 10% Child Support

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Hourly ($190/hour), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Govan Law Office, P.A.
    97 India Street
    Portland, ME 04101
    Office: 207-774-2414
    Fax: 207-772-6402
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Practices predominantly family law in the counties of Cumberland, York, Kennebec, Androscoggin, and Southern Oxford.

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“I recommend anyone to give him a call”

Posted by: Troy, 26 days ago.

Client Review: Matthew Govan helped me get my children. I’m a single dad and he’s helped me keep my children. I thank him. He’s gone above and beyond. I recommend... more
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5 star rating

“Expertise”

Posted by: Dawn, over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I have been in and out of court for close to 4 years with my ex-husband over custody of our 15 year old son. Even though my son wanted to live with... more
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Peer Endorsements

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5 endorsements


Edward L. Dilworth III

I endorse this lawyer. Matt does a great job and is always prepared.

Endorsement from lawyer: Edward Dilworth , Norway (ME), 3 days ago
Gregory J Orso

I endorse this lawyer. Matt was very professional and prepared in my dealings with him. Although I was opposing counsel in the matter, he was easy... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Gregory Orso , York Harbor, Maine 03911 (ME), 8 days ago
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Résumé

 

License

8 years since Matthew F. Govan was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Maine Authorized to practice law 2005 07/13/2010

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney/Owner at Govan Law Office, P.A. 2007–present
Abstractor/Attorney at Warranty Title Company 2004–2007

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Southern Maine MSW - Master of Social Work 2012
University of Maine School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
American Bar Association
Cumberland County Bar Association
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Contribution

Contributor Level 6
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