Misha C. Pride

Misha C. Pride

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 17 years

Elder law Lawyer at Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Litigation ... +2 more

One Monument Way, Portland, ME

About Misha

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 33%

Including asset preservation, Medicaid/MaineCare Planning and Application, Guardianships, Conservatorships.

13 years

33%
Estate Planning 33%

Including wills, trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health-care directives, and related documents

13 years

33%
Litigation 15%

Including probate litigation, trust litigation, property disputes, contract disputes, and other civil matters.

11 years

15%
Probate 14%

Estate Administration.

11 years

14%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

Including evictions, lease reviews, and legal advice.

10 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 15 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 16 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 17 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Drummond & Drummond, LLP

One Monument Way, Portland, ME, 04101

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Misha C. Pride's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Bernadette | June 8, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning

In early 2016 I hired Misha to write an estate plan for me. This included a will, AHCD & FDPOA. I had some very specific concerns about underage nieces and nephews inheriting. He is a good listener, and I felt comfortable discussing my concerns with him. He was able to address my concerns well. He an...swered all my questions thoroughly, and I’m a person who likes to fully understand the details of anything that I sign. From his responses I felt confident that he knows this area of law. He also discussed with me some issues that I did not think of arising from his experience as an attorney, and I appreciated that. I thought the cost was reasonable. Shortly after executing the documents, it was necessary to make a small revision to the AHCD; he did not charge me. I have recommended him to friends and acquaintances that need legal services.

Posted by Pam | March 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional

We couldn't of asked for a better attorney. He explained everything so that we knew exactly what to expect from beginning to end. All that we needed done was handled quickly, professionally, and without issues. He was great about returning emails and phone calls. I wouldn't use any other attorney ....

Posted by Stephen | March 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

SEL Review

Needed a Will and Power of Attorney documents. Misha made this task easy and made me feel comfortable of taking care of my future. I would highly recommend Misha.

Posted by Celia | March 7, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Specializes in Elder Law

I contacted Mischa Pride regarding an issue with an estate matter currently in probate. He was very knowlegeable, patient, and helpful. Since I am from out of state, it was important for me to find an attorney to represent me in this matter. As it turned out, in my case, an attorney would be expensi...ve and not necessarily helpful. A less scrupulous lawyer may have taken advantage of the situation, but Attorney Pride was honest, patient, and very knowledgeable. If you have any Elder law or estate planning needs, I highly recommend this firm.

Posted by Stephen | August 9, 2015

Creation of Will.

Misha provided exactly what I was looking for. He was very clear in how everything would work and what would be done. This was all done for a very reasonable rate. Would highly recommend his firm to friends and family.

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Misha C. Pride's Lawyer Endorsements

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Miles Hunt

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Misha since law school. I have no doubt that Misha provides quality legal assistance in the field of estate planning and elder law. Misha's focus on each individual client and their well-being is a strength. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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David Morse

Elder law lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You will be hard pressed to find another lawyer who will provide you with the level of personal attention and excellent service as Misha. Misha really goes the extra mile for his clients, as evidenced by the many house calls he makes to clients who may have a hard time coming into the office. Misha is who I make a referral to whenever someone needs estate planning or elder law services."

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Paul Shapiro

Probate lawyer

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Miles Hunt

Estate planning lawyer

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David Morse

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Associate, Drummond & Drummond, LLP

2015 - 2016

Partner, Morse & Pride, LLC

2013 - 2015

Owner, The Law Office of Misha Charles Pride, Esq., P.C.

Associations

2013 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2013 - Present

Maine Estate Planning Council

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Davis v. Waltz

Summary Judgment in my clients' favor, affirmed by the Law Court

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Education

2008

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

University of New Hampshire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

The Ugly Side

Elder Care

Publications

2009

Journal of Applied Social Psychology Racial salience and racial bias in the courts: Do racial attitudes make a difference?

Languages

English

Activity

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