Adrienne is an experienced employment and labor lawyer who now dedicates her law practice entirely to helping Maine's injured workers win their workers' compensation cases and regain their financial security. A native of Massachusetts, Adrienne completed her undergraduate degree at Duke University and her law degree at the University of Colorado Boulder. Prior to joining Maine Employee Rights Group in 2011, Adrienne practiced employment and labor law for nine years, representing employees and unions in federal and state court, before the labor board, and in arbitration.
When Adrienne is not practicing law, she enjoys exploring the coast and the mountains of Maine with her family, and life’s simple pleasures like reading a good book and walking the dog.
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92 Exchange Street, Portland, ME, 04101
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Posted by Mark | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Sharp, Efficient and Thorough!
Adrienne represented me after a work related injury which left me in very difficult circumstances. From the day she accepted my case she pursued it with vigor and enthusiasm. She kept me up to date at every turn in the case. Besides being very professional, experienced and competent she truly cared ...
Posted by Bre | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Kind and compassionate. Knowledgeable and experienced.
Adrienne assisted me through a very traumatizing worker’s compensation dispute. She was an assertive pillar of strength and stood up for my rights when I was at my most fragile. Adrienne maintained communication, keeping me up to date with any progress and needs with the case. She has a wealth of ...
Posted by Barbara Fleming | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Matthew Tenney
Adrienne was excellent. When we had questions she would get right back to us. She kept us well informed on what to expect throughout the 2 years that she represented us.
"Adrienne Hansen's compassion and dedication toward her clients is second only to her breadth of knowledge and commitment to justice, I am proud to count Adrienne among my colleagues in the Portland area."
"Adrienne Hansen is a compassionate and tireless advocate for her clients. Her commitment to providing first class legal services is impressive."
Workers compensation lawyer
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2011 - Present
Attorney at Law, Maine Employee Rights Group
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2002
J.D.
1997
B.A.
2015
"Vocational Rehabilitation Under Section 217 of the Workers' Compensation Act: Case Selection, Procedure, Legal Standards, and Shared Experiences"
2014
"Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation Strategies: What Works, What Doesn't"
2011
Facebook: A Lawyer’s Friend or Foe?
2010
Ethical Issues in Social Networking and Employment Law
2006
2005
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