Judy R Potter

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Judy R Potter

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Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 57 years

Family Lawyer at Cape Elizabeth, ME
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense

356 Spurwink Avenue, Cape Elizabeth, ME

About Judy

Biography

A small practice providing an extraordinary amount of individual attention to each client.

Former Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law now handling criminal matters.

Former Professor of Law at the University of Maine School of Law now handling family law cases.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Family 75%

51 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

51 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 53 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1972

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 57 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1968

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Judy Potter - Attorney at Law

356 Spurwink Avenue, Cape Elizabeth, ME, 04107

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Posted by Rick davis | February 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

If you want justice you need judy Potter

Judy was my attorney during my divorce. She is a real presence in the court room. There is no one better in the state of maine period God bless judy Potter

Posted by Michelle | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Follows Through with Every Aspect of Your Case with Clear and Quick Dedication

When I was wading through a list of the unknown trying to find someone to represent me in my family matters case, Attorney Judy Potter's name came up repeatedly so I hired her and have never looked back she is do effective and empathetic about her work. Preparation for trials is especially eviden...t and stays cool and calm throughout the process letting you know at every recess how she feels it's going keeping you in the know. Honesty, integrity and goal oriented is how I would describe Attorney Judy Potter and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone in search of a lawyer for their case.

Posted by Jesse King | June 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

You want Judy on your side of the courtroom

Judy is without question a fantastic Family lawyer. I've used her twice now over the last 6 years and not only is her knowledge second to none but there isn't a courtroom in the state that when she walks in, she knows everyone there. This comes into play more than you can imagine in the courts. She ...is quick to respond to any form of communication, her rates are very fair and her staff is incredibly helpful. Finally, just her name strikes fear into the opposing party's representation. Hire her before your soon to be ex does.

Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

The Best Family Matters Attorney!

Efficient. Fair rate given her extensive experience and creative assertion when in trial, I jut wish I had canned the former attorney who dug me a hole so deep, most of Judy's work has been digging out of his many errors.

Posted by anonymous | June 08, 2015

Highly recommend

Excellent experience and knowledge. Very professional and responsive. I would highly recommend. I have been a client of hers for over 4 years.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Extraordinary Law Career [Chesley H. Husson, Sr. . Award], Husson University

2006

Clinical Library Named Judy Potter Library, University of Maine School of Law

2006

Outstanding Advocate Trophy named Judy Potter Trophy, Northeast Trial Advocacy Competition

2004

Caroline Dube Glassman Award, Maine State Bar Association

1977

Excellence in Teaching Trial Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers

1976

Award for Exceptional Accomplishment, Maine Legislature

1972

High Achievement Award, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in The District of Columbia

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Attorney, Judy Potter P.A.

1980 - 2004

Instructor In Trial Advocacy Program, Harvard Law School

1972 - 2004

Professor of Law, University of Maine School of Law

1970 - 1972

Lead Trial Attorney, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

1968 - 1970

Associate, Reeves, Sams, Revercomb and Harrison

1967 - 1968

Associate, Bronson and Koster

Associations

1980 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1972 - Present

Maine State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

1968 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Women's Legal Defense Fund

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Civil, family and criminal cases

I have many successes

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Education

1967

University of Michigan

JD - Juris Doctor

1960

Cornell University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

I have taught and lectured in Law in China, Russia, Uganda, and Zambia on a number of occasions

Trial Advocacy

Publications

N/A

Teaching materials in family law, evidence, negotiation, trial advocacy and advanced trial advocacy University of Maine School of Law

Languages

English

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