$ 400-400 per hour
Education:
Dickinson College, B.A. 2004
University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 2008
General information:
Miles joined Epstein & O'Donovan on a full-time basis in the fall of 2016, having practiced in the areas of estate planning and probate and trust administration and elder law at Dow's Law Office, P.A. since 2008.
Miles is very active in local non-profit organizations. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors for Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice. In addition to serving on this board, Miles has served on the Executive Committee, as Chairman of the Planned Giving Committee and on the Foundation Committee.
Miles was born and raised in Cumberland, Maine, attending Greely High School. He received his B.A. in Political Science from Dickinson College in 2004, where he played varsity baseball for 4 years. While at the Maine School of Law, he was a regional finalist in the National Trial Competition held at University of North Carolina.
He currently lives in Cumberland, Maine with his wife, two children and two dogs. He coaches varsity baseball at his alma mater, Greely High School, and is an avid Boston Red Sox fan. He is also very active in the Barbershop Harmony Society, singing with the Downeasters men's chorus and his own championship barbershop quartet, Exchange Street.
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$ 400-400 per hour
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Two Monument Square, Portland, ME, 04101
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Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My husband and I worked with Miles to complete our estate plan last year and our experience was nothing but positive. Miles is professional, organized, and very knowledgeable. He easily guided us through the planning process and answered our questions. The service was second to none and I would reco...
Posted by Rachel | June 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Miles was very Professional, Knowledgeable and Caring all at the same time dealing with my case. Completely trustworthy and honest in every aspect while dealing some difficult situations. Always communicated with me in a very timely manner. Explained everything to me in a manner I always understoo...
Posted by Lisa | June 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Miles represented my mother in an improvident transfer case brought by her step-sons after my step-father's passing. Miles partnered with her every step of the way, while also recognizing how emotionally stressful and hurtful this situation was for her. This case took nearly two years, and was fina...
Posted by Michael | June 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
A++! Miles prepared my estate planning documents, and took every opportunity to make sure that my needs were met. He made what is often a sensitive and difficult task extremely comfortable and streamlined. Thoughtful, patient, and knowledgeable, he is an excellent communicator. I have had other a...
Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Miles is of the highest caliber. We were a little intimated by the process but Miles stepped us through it with professionalism. He was always available to answer our questions and interpret the legal terms in plain English. He made this complex process seem easy and we are pleased with the outcome....
"Miles is an extremely nice person and excellent attorney. I've heard wonderful things about him in the community and have had nothing but excellent dealings with him. I would highly recommend him and refer him work, as I know any matter will be handled effectively and efficiently."
"Miles is a terrific lawyer, and a great resource for all of his colleagues. He is truly knowledgeable, and serves his clients with the urgency and care necessary to accomplish their goals."
"Miles has been a great resource to me throughout my years in practice. His knowledge about Estate Planning and Probate Law in Maine is well beyond his years. I have happily referred potential clients to him."
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Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Client Champion Platinum Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Client Champion Gold Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
BV Rated, Martindale Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Board Member of the Year, Home Care and Hospice Alliance
2016 - Present
Partner, Epstein & O'Donovan, LLP
2008 - Present
Varsity Baseball Coach, MSAD #51
2008 - 2016
Attorney, Dow's Law Office, P.A.
2016 - Present
Maine Probate Rules Advisory CommitteeMember
2016 - Present
Maine State Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Maine Estate Planning CouncilMember
2016 - 2022
Maine Probate Electronic Filing SubcommitteeChair
2015 - 2016
Falmouth Independent Business AllianceBoard Member
2010 - 2018
Androscoggin Home Care and HospiceChair; Board Member
2008 - 2016
United Way of Oxford CountyVice-President; Board Member
2008 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - 2016
Oxford County Bar AssociationMember
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA
2020
Timeline of Estate Administration; Marshalling Assets and Opening Estates
2019
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2019
Estate Planning Essentials
2019
Financial Wellness: Estate Planning
2019
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2019
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2019
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2018
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2018
2018
2017
Trusts and Estates 101
2017
2017
2017
2017
Basics of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration
2016
2016
Estate Planning
2016
Protecting Your Family's Future--Estate Planning Basics
2016
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2015
Estate Planning and Long-Term Care Planning
2015
Wills, Trusts, Probate & Estate Planning
2015
2014
Estate Planning
2014
Estate Planning and Long-Term Care Planning
2014
End of Life Care
2011
Estate Planning
2020
2019
2012
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