$ 200-350 per hour
John Z. Steed
About John
Biography
Born and raised in Maine. I believe in doing the right thing and in making the right thing happen. I almost always like to take up for the little guy.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
34%
12 years | 30 cases
Consumer Protection
33%
7 years | 15 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Maine for 11 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Z. Steed
Po Box 386, Blue Hill, ME, 04614-0386
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Real Estate
Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
John's the real deal
John is a down-to-earth and genuine person -- he’s committed to helping people across all walks of life, inside or outside the office. In law, he’s empathic but also practical. We hired John to help us with an adverse possession claim by a large company and he has tirelessly helped us navigate all t...
John Z. Steed's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with John over the last couple of years. He is an imaginative, effective advocate, who understands and cares about real people. He is committed to improving his craft as well. John has a personality and life history that helps him connect with jurors and regular people in the community. I would not hesitate to work with him on a case."
"John is personable, skilled, and provides great representation. He has my endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. John is a smart, hard working and thoughtful lawyer. He works extraordinarily hard for his clients and has great outcomes."
"I have known John for many years and had the opportunity to work with him on several matters. He is thoughtful, thorough, and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone who needs help with a criminal or civil case."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Oxholm Fellowship, Drexel University
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Of Counsel, Ellen S. Best Attorney at Law
2013 - 2014
Assistant Defender, Defender Association Of Philadelphia
2012 - 2014
Assistant City Solicitor, City Of Philadelphia Law Department
Associations
2018 - Present
National College of DUI DefenseMember
2017 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2016 - Present
Maine Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. JE
Not Guitly
State v. LH
Not Guitly
State v. TK
Not Guitly
State v. BW
Not Guitly
Education
2012
Drexel University Emsol
Speaking Engagements
2017
A Doctor and a Lawyer Walk into a Church
Estate Planning
Publications
2018
The Bangor Daily News
Mariaville Woman Found Not Guilty in Eldercare Theft Case
2017
The Ellsworth American
Bucksport Man Found Not Guilty of Bar Break-In
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Maine my decreased mothers will wasn't probated that left her boyfriend her house which he passed he didnt probate her will
06 Jun 2023
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What is the statute of limitations for a 2nd mortgage in Maine?
26 Apr 2023
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Do I have case ?
20 Jul 2022