$ 250-250 per hour
Samuel M. Sherry
About Samuel
Biography
Attorney Samuel Sherry represents landlords, lenders and commercial creditors in Maine and Federal courts. Sam graduated from the University of Connecticut cum laude in 1986 and from California Western School of Law, also cum laude, in 1992. Mr. Sherry served as law clerk for US Bankruptcy Judge James B. Haines, Jr. (D. Me) and interned for US Bankruptcy Judge Louise DeCarl Adler (S.D. Cal.). Sam is admitted to the bars of Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Sam is nationally accredited as a Board Certified Creditors Rights Specialist and was elected Chair of the Maine Bar Association's Consumer & Financial Institution Law Section from 2011-2014 and again in 2021. Mr. Sherry also serves as a board member of the Southern Maine Landlords Association.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
50%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Business
15%
28 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New Hampshire for 16 years
State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maine for 33 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Samuel M. Sherry
Po Box 7875, 550 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME, 04112-7875
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Samuel M. Sherry's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Very clear and thorough explanations and advice
Mr. Sherry clarified Maine landlord-tenant statutes for me. He answered all of my questions thoroughly and provided me with clear and concise advice and direction.
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Appreciate his effort to contact me and answer questions
He is the only lawyer so far in Maine that has at least attempted to answer any questions I have and for that he gets my utmost respect. Thank you Mr Sherry.
Samuel Sherry
Replied last August 15, 2019Sincere thanks for the chance to be of help.
Samuel M. Sherry's Lawyer Endorsements
"Samuel Sherry is an extremely bright and hard working attorney. He knows the law and the procedures better than anyone, and he gets the job done as if you were his parent, and at a very reasonable cost. He's a great attorney in all of his practice areas, and he tells it like it is along with a great sense of humor."
David Marchese
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
Board Certified in Creditors Rights Law, American Board of Certification
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Samuel M. Sherry, Esq., P.A.
2010 - 2011
Attorney, Bendett & McHugh, P.C.
1998 - 2010
Attorney, Metropolitan Legal Center, P.A.
1996 - 1998
Associate, Leete & Lemieux, PA
1993 - 1995
Associate, Cope & Cope, PA
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk, Hon. James B. Haines, Jr.
Associations
2021 - Present
Maine State Bar Association, Consumer and Financial Institution Law SectionChair
2014 - Present
Southern Maine Landlords AssociationBoard Member
2011 - 2014
Maine State Bar Association, Consumer and Financial Institution Law SectionChair
Education
1992
California Western
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Connecticut
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Maine Collection Law From Start To Finish
Pre-Collection Strategies; Collection Litigation
2015
Advanced Collection Law
Collection & Recovery; Bankruptcy
2012
Nuts & Bolts of Collection Law
Pre-Collection Strategies & Collection Litigation
2012
Landlord & Tenant Law
Post-Eviction Issues & Collection
2010
Collection Law From Start to FInish
Collection & Recovery; Bankruptcy
Publications
1992
California Western Law Review
Condominium Assessments In Bankruptcy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I transfer/sell my land to a family member for 10.00 and then they can make the illegal tenants vacate the land.
29 Jan 2025
Q&A
I am a landlord and I want to serve my tenants that their rent is going up. Can I do that over text do I have to have a signed p
25 Sep 2024
Q&A
Will I be able to successfully Evict when 19 y/o daughter (also a Tenant) will be giving birth same month?
14 Apr 2024