How long does it take court records to be released to media and the public?

Your best bet is to contact the clerk of the court in question and ask.

Can we sell property that has been abandoned for over a year?

You should consult with a lawyer. It sounds like there are 2 cabins (rental units?) and I'm not clear that both have been abandoned. If tenant is...

Intepreting a statute

Check out the dated but still invaluable Maine Civil Officer, Chapter IV, page 41. Should be available at your County law library. The gist seems...

The filing fee is $150 to file the action in Superior Court. http://www.courts.state.me.us/court_info/rules/fees.shtml. Most lawyers will charge...

You'll need a lawyer to review the will, the facts and circumstances, and to file a response in Probate Court. That said, in general, the standard...

What can I do about this?

Depending on the amount you can take him to small claims court and get a judgment against him for the amount you are owed. If you're lucky that...

I want to file a federal trademark application for my restaurant

All the large firms in Portland can do this for you. Call around and get a few estimates and meet a few lawyers and decide who you want to use. ...

My dog bit a service man, our we responsible for the hospital bill?

You'd need to review with your lawyer in more detail. The details matter. These incidents are typically covered by homeowner's insurance. If you...

The statuate of limitations in Maine is 6 years. The credit card agreement may contain language that would apply some other State's law, but...

Remainderman rights

The personal representative and life estate holder(s) generally have an implied duty to the remaindermen to keep the estate assets and property in...