Francis M Jackson

Francis M Jackson

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Licensed for 48 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at South Portland, ME
Practice Areas: Social Security, Administrative Law

238 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME

About Francis

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 80%

We represent people who are disabled and help them to get the social security disability benefits that they deserve.

45 years | 2,500 cases

80%
Administrative Law 20%

We represent people who have been denied veterans benefits and help them to get the benefits that they deserve

35 years | 500 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 48 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1977

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1998

Location

Law Offices of Francis M Jackson

238 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME, 04106

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Ligia Parmenter

Unknown lawyer | Apr 23

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"Francis M Jackson is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."

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Christopher Leroi

Administrative law lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jackson is an exemplary attorney who I would recommend to everyone and anyone. Hiring him might very well be the best decision that you have ever made. His answers on Avvo are perfect. I have practiced for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney and he is one of the best I have encountered."

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John Keefe

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joshua Lippes

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Jackson is an ethical and knowledgeable advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Gillette

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Francis Jackson is experienced in the areas of Social Security and Veterans Benefits disability claims. He works hard to stay informed of changes and trends in the law so that he can best represent his clients. He is passionate about helping others. I am happy to endorse Francis Jackson. Brian Gillette www.gillettelawgroup.com"

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Stephen Brooks

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Other

"Frances is very knowledgeable and highly respected. As an attorney he enjoys a Solid Gold Reputation in the area of Social Security Disability Law. On a personal level, he is very grounded, honest and easily approachable. Frances is someone you want on your side. I endorse this lawyer."

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John Worman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Woods

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Dubin

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know many Social Security attorneys, but I don't know any with the knowledge, skill and dedication to his clients as Francis Jackson. He is a true pillar in the legal community. If I had a Social Security claim I would not hesitate to use Francis. I give him my highest recommendation."

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Mark Blane

Administrative law lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I co-authored a best-selling book on Amazon entitled "Protect & Defend" with Mr. Jackson last year. His chapter focused on how to protect and defend your veterans benefits. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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James Murphy

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Friend

"I recently got to know Mr. Jackson at a legal group conference. It provided me an excellent opportunity to personally hear him speak about his expertise in the practice area of social security and helping veterans. I highly recommend him as an attorney."

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Paul Whiting

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Francis over the past year in a legal group. Mr. Jackson consistently brought excellent ideas to the group that clearly shows well his law firm represents his clients. I highly recommend him for all your social security cases!"

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Howard Spiva

Unknown lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Francis Jackson is an inspiring and intelligent attorney. His passion for helping clients sets him apart from others in his area of law. Jack’s commitment to helping people extends into pro bono work with the Volunteer Lawyers Project. It’s nice to see an attorney practicing what he loves and changing people’s lives for the better. I am happy to endorse Francis Jackson. Howard Spiva www.spivalaw.com"

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Jim Adler

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer.Francis Jackson is one of the premier Social Security and Veteran's Benefits attorneys in the United states. He is highly professional and is a zealous champion of his client's legal rights."

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Solomon Neuhardt

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Other

"Francis is an excellent attorney. Its obvious that he cares very much about his clients and the work he does. He is committed to do the best work possible."

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John Fagan

Social Security & Disability lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Other

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is a very capable and caring attorney. He treats his clients like human beings and not numbers. He really goes the extra mile for his clients."

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John Page

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Other

"I know Francis Jackson through a lawyer Mastermind group. He is a tremendous disability lawyer and a great advocate for his clients. He is a fighter with a methodical approach to his work. I give Francis my highest recommendation."

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Gary Massey

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Friend

"I met Francis Jackson through a lawyer's summit some time ago. Since then, I have spent time getting to know him and found him to be a true expert in social security disability law. He has a genuine concern for his clients and is more capable in representing than almost any other social security disability attorney. I have often gone to him for advice in representing my own clients and he has always been very helpful and insightful."

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John Montgomery

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John Worman

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William Woods

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Debra Shifrin

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Sarah Woods

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Stephen Brooks

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Matthew Dubin

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Michael Dyer

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Sandra Booth

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Donna Nesselbush

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Edward Lake

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Paul Whiting

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Joseph Marasco

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Robert Chisholm

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Barbara Cook

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1998.

Reprimand issued in ME, 1998

updated on 04/22/2014

A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Reprimand issued in ME, 1996

updated on 04/22/2014

A reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

1999

Po Bono Service Award, Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project

Work Experience

1977 - Present

Managing Partner, Jackson & MacNichol

Associations

1978 - Present

American Bar Association

member

1978 - Present

Maine Bar Association

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Moody v. Shinseki

Judgment for the appellant veteran

Grindle v. Astrue

Judgment for the Plaintiff, Mr. Grindle

Woodard v. Astrue

Judgment for the Plaintiff

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Education

1977

University of Maine School of Law

J.D.

1974

Bowdoin College

A. B.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Monthly radio talk show contributor Veterans benefits law

2013

Maine Welfare Directors Annual Meeting

Social Security and SSI benefits

2011

Seminar on Social Secuirty Disability Law

Social Secuirty Disability Law

2011

Presentation to the University of Maine School of Law

Veterans Benefits

Publications

2012

Celebrity Press Protect & Defend (Joint Author)

Languages

English

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