Edward Rabasco Jr.

Edward Rabasco Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 38 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Lewiston, ME
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Social Security ... +2 more

217 Maine Street Suite 400, Lewiston, ME

About Edward

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 35%

39 years | 2,000 cases

35%
Personal Injury 20%

39 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Social Security & Disability 20%

Assist clients in appealing Social Security Disability denials and obtaining benefits.

39 years | 1,750 cases

20%
Workers Compensation 20%

39 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Probate 5%

28 years | 300 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 38 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paradie, Seasonwein & Rabasco

217 Maine Street Suite 400, Lewiston, ME, 04240

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Edward Rabasco Jr.'s Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Shanna | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Fantastic Attorney

Ed was a life saver for me during a very stressful time in my life. He calmly walked me through the legal system. He was always available to talk with me. He fought for me when I really needed it. He was thorough and thoughtful. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs a lawyer. You will not be dis...appointed.

Posted by Shirley | November 5, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Social Security Disabilty lawyer

I had Ed represent me on my Disabilty appeal. He was always available to meet with or talk on the phone with. You could really tell that he cared about me and my family. He got my doctors to give him the information to help win the case. He prepared me well for the hearing with the judge. I won right... on the spot at the hearing. Without him I would have been lost. If you have a Disabilty case, you should hire him.

Posted by Pam | October 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommend

I had a child support case that was very involved and had trouble really understanding the system. I decided to have Ed Rabasco help me through it. I am so glad I did. He was thorough and just what I needed to get through it seamlessly. I would most certainly recommend him and would turn to him for h...elp again if needed.

Posted by Tammy | September 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgable - Excellent Lawyer

I had numerous questions about having a will drawn up, and Ed was able to answer all of them, in detail. Prior to contacting Ed, I was unsure of how extensive of a document I wanted to have created. He not only made me like each of my questions were valid and important, he also took the time to go ov...er what was most important to me - essentially the reason I was seeking a will. His reputation in the area is spot on, and based on my experience, I highly recommend Edward Rabasco for legal advise and representation.

Posted by Anita | September 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Aggressive Lawyer

Ed was so helpful in resolving my divorce and custody cases. He is thorough and precise. He is fearless and will have your back at all times. I am very pleased with his work. I have already recommended him to my friends and family and will continue to do so.

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Edward Rabasco Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Donald Hornblower

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Ed. Attorney Rabasco is one of the most effective attorneys in Maine. He is well respected and liked by his peers. His reputation in the legal community is outstanding. He is always well prepared. His results are comparable with the best attorneys in Maine. I have worked cases against him. He understands the issues and has the respect of all the judges. He is very focused. His peers understand that he is quite capable and he is not to be underestimated. At the same time he is fair and reasonable. I send potential clients to him in a variety of practice areas regularly. He is very knowledgable in Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Criminal, Auto Accident and Family Law. You will be well represented if you hire Attorney Rabasco. I highly endorse him him."

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Adam Sherman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ed Rabasco is one of the most effective Social Security Disability/SSI, Workers' Compensation and Personal Injury attorneys in the State of Maine. He is very thorough and prepared. He has practiced for 28 years. His client's regularly speak highly of him. I enthusiastically endorse him."

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Verne Paradie

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ed has extensive experience and success in handling Social Security and Worker's Compensation cases."

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Heather Seasonwein

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ed is an excellent and experienced lawyer who specializes in the areas of social security disability and worker's compensation. Both areas of the law are complicated and require a well versed attorney to secure success."

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Nicholas Worden

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ed is the authority on Workers Compensation in Maine."

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Daniel Dube

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Hornblower

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Top Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Project

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Paradie, Seasonwein & Rabasco

2005 - 2014

Partner, Hornblower Lynch Rabasco & Van Dyke

1987 - 2005

Partner, Gosselin Dubord & Rabasco

Associations

2010 - Present

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1990 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1987 - Present

Maine State Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1987 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Dockham v. Bettcher

Large settlement

State of Maine v. Jerome Smith

Not Guilty

Jones v. BIW

Large settlement

State v. Williams

Not guilty

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Education

1987

University of Maine School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1984

Boston College

Undergraduate

Languages

English

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