About Matthew
Biography
Practices predominantly family law in the counties of Cumberland, York, Kennebec, and Southern Oxford.
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Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maine for 20 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2005
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Location
Govan Law Office, P.A.
97 India Street, Portland, ME, 04101
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Matthew F. Govan's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Daniel | March 17, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Attorney
Attorney Govan is an expert in his field and skilled at finding collaborative solutions in difficult situations. He has assisted me in providing answers to challenging legal questions. His intelligence, empathy, and common sense are effective (and rare) tools in his field.
Posted by Charlie W. | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
The best family lawyer in Portland
I have been working with Matthew and his team for over a year now. Matthew has treated me and my family with a courtesy that is unmatched. He treats us like family and is very in tune with our situation. Matthew is an aggressive go getter that fights for his clients and his clients children. Matthew ...
Posted by Monique | March 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Fantastic lawyer
Matthew Govan is an exceptional divorce lawyer. He walked me through the whole process like we were old friends. He's compassionate and caring. Matthew had my best interest at heart. Getting a divorce was one of the darkest time in my life but with Matthew's guidance I got through it without too many...
Posted by Troy | April 26, 2013
I recommend anyone to give him a call
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 anyone to give him a call.
Posted by Dawn | January 26, 2012
Expertise
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 his father, I felt it was in my son's best interest to remain with me in a stable, healthy environment. A young teenage boy is easily influenced and do...
Matthew F. Govan's Lawyer Endorsements
"Great Attorney who is good to work with and trustworthy! I endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew is an excellent family law attorney because he is very knowledgeable and thorough in his representation. He is also very responsive and well organized. For those reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He works hard, and has a vision of a better future for family law"
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"I met Attorney Matthew Govan at a recent legal conference addressing an alternative dispute resolution process, known as collaborative law. I was very impressed with his legal analysis and creativity in this unique area of the law and also got the sense that he is a compassionate, realistic family lawyer highly capable of working on complex and emotional charged cases. I wish him the best in a long career in all aspect of family law dispute resolution."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Matt does a great job and is always prepared."
"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 to work with while also being vigilant in protection of his client's rights. I look forward to working with him again."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Katahdin Counsel Award, Maine State Bar Association
2015
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
10 Best Attorneys Award, National Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 10 Attorney Award, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
2014
Katahdin Counsel Award, Maine State Bar Association
2013
Katahdin Counsel Award, Maine State Bar Association
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers In Maine, The Legal Network
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Attorney/Owner, Govan Law Office, P.A.
2004 - 2007
Abstractor/Attorney, Warranty Title Company
Associations
2020 - Present
Maine Collaborative Law AssociationBoard Member
2013 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2011 - Present
York County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Cumberland County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Maine State Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - 2020
Maine Collaborative Law AllianceFormer Chair
2011 - 2019
Katahdin CounselMember
Sample of Legal Cases
pending
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Maine Supreme Court- Appeal was successfully dismissed.
Education
2012
MSW
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BBA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Collaborative Divorce
2011
Separation, Divorce & The Very Young Child
Publications
2003
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My husband is filing for divorce and threatened to take me off his medical insurance. he has not filed yet and wants me to sign
17 Jan 2014
What is a spickler order? What are grounds for a spickler order?
13 Jan 2014
My guardian ad litem threw me under the bus, and I somehow tested positive for a drug I don't do.
30 Dec 2013