Catherine C. Miller, Esq. is the Founder of MILLER LAW & MEDIATION, LLC. Catherine is a former partner with the firm of Givertz, Hambley, Scheffee & Lavoie, P.A. in Portland, Maine, where she practiced exclusively family and divorce law.
Catherine is a graduate of Le Moyne College B.A. (1993) and the University of Maine School of Law, (J.D. 1997). She was admitted in 1997 to Maine, New Hampshire, U.S. District Court, District of Maine and U.S. District Court, District of New Hampshire.
Catherine is a member of the Maine State and New Hampshire Bar Associations. She formally served as a member of the Cape Elizabeth Zoning Board of Appeals (2000-2003), a Board Member to the Cleaves Law Library (1998-2001), Executive Board Member to the Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute (2004-2005; and 2014 - present)), Maine State Bar Association Family Law Section (Chair 2006 – 2008), (Vice Chair 2005 – 2006), (Secretary 2004-2005), the Parent Coordination Legislative Subcommittee of Family Law Advisory Commission (2007-2008), a Board Member to the Thomas Memorial Library Foundation (2008 – 2010) and a volunteer supervising attorney at the Maine Lawyers Project Family Law Helpline (2008-2009). Presently, Catherine is a Fellow with the American Academy of Matriomonial Lawyers and a member of the Maine Board of Bar Overseers Grievance Commission.
Catherine has presented on numerous topics pertaining to Family Law, including Marital Property (MSBA’s Family Law Institute, September 2006), Bridging the Gap (MSBA, November 2004 - 2008), Spousal Support Seminar (MSBA’s Winter Conference, January 2007), and Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute (MSBA, September 2007). She has also been a guest speaker at different non-profit groups, including Divorce Perspectives, a support group to help individuals going through divorce in Portland, Maine.
Over the past decade, Catherine has continued her studies with issues pertaining to children and families, taxes, finances, alternative dispute resolution, and conflict management. She is trained in the Collaborative Law model, a registered Guardian ad Litem, and a Certified Mediator.
Practice areas
Miller Law & Mediation, LLC’s experienced family law and divorce lawyers are equipped to handle complex property cases, along with our highest standard of integrity and compassion for you and your children and protect your future.
24 years
Catherine Miller is certified and has completed the 40-hour training program. She will work with you and your spouse through a series of 90-minute long sessions to resolve all the issues in your divorce or post-divorce in a fair and equitable manner. She will prepare a settlement agreement to memorialize the final agreement to be approved by a court.
13 years
Divorce does not have to be expensive. If you and your spouse are able to reach agreements without having to litigate, an uncontested divorce may be a cost effective option for you.
Parenting disputes sometimes cannot be resolved by agreement. If you need to change the existing parenting plan or establish custody, Miller Law & Mediation can handle the most complex matters.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NH | Inactive | 1997 | 06/24/2015 |
ME | Active | 1997 | 12/07/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Miller Law & Mediation, LLC | 2010 - Present |
Partner | Givertz Hambley Scheffee & Lavoie | 2004 - 2010 |
Associate | Friedman Gaythwaite Wolf & Leavitt | 1997 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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York County Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2017 - Present |
Maine Association of Mediators | Member | 2017 - Present |
Maine Board of Bar Overseers, GAL Review Board | Committee Member | 2016 - Present |
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers | Fellow | 2014 - Present |
Maine Guardian ad Litem Institute | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
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Maine Board of Bar Overseers | Grievance Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
Maine Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Cumberland Bar Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education New England | A Practical Guide to Maine Divorce | 2016 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1997 |
Le Moyne College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Family Law and Bench Trial Institute | Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution | 2018 |
Legal Year in Review | Updates in Family Law | 2018 |
Bridging the Gap | Maine Family Law | 2018 |
Trends in Family Law | Discovery in Divorce | 2017 |
Maine Bar Association Family Law Institute | Maine Property Law | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Lynch v. Lynch, 158 A.3d 1, 2017 ME 38 (Me. 2017) |
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Amy Robidas, Mediation Attorney on Sep 22, 2015
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I endorse Attorney Miller. Catherine is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of family law, which enables her to effectively mediate cases to help parties avoid litigation.