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Licensed in Maine for 20 years
State: Maine
Acquired: 2005
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Zachary M. Paakkonen's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Child Custody
Posted by Amber | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Excellent Representation that I would recommend to anyone!
Hiring Zack Paakkonen as my lawyer for a difficult custody case was the best decision I could have ever made. He was very attentive, thorough, and worked diligently to ensure that my side was well represented. In the most stressful time in my life, I felt confident having him as my lawyer and he wor...
Zachary M. Paakkonen's Lawyer Endorsements
"If you need a family lawyer who is going to work with you, hear and understand your concerns, and fight for your interests, Zack is who you want to call. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Paakkonen cares deeply about the clients he represents and works zealously for the interests."
"I endorse Attorney Paakkonen. Zack is diligent, knowledgeable and thoroughly experienced in all aspects of criminal defense, which enables him to achieve great results for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Leading Practitioners Award, National LGBT
2015
Top 40 Lawyers under 40, National LGBT Bar Association
2010
Community Partner of the Year, Maine Transgender Network, Inc.
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Assistant Attorney General, Maine Office of the Attorney General
2014 - 2018
Managing Partner, Portland Legal, LLC
2013 - 2014
Staff Attorney, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders
2008 - 2013
Managing Partner, West End Legal, LLC
Associations
2016 - 2017
National LGBT Bar Association Family Law InstituteDirector
2014 - 2018
Equality MaineMember of Board of Directors
2012 - 2016
National LGBT Bar Association Family Law InstituteListserve Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Ian-Meredythe Dehne Lindsey v. Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Win
Robinson, et al. v. Zarrilli, et al., Mem 13-89
Win
In re: A.M.B.
Win
Education
2005
Cornell Law School
2002
University of Southern Maine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Family Law Institute
Same Sex Marriage and Transgender Family Law: What Lawyers Need to Know
2014
Philly Trans Health Conference
Helping your Client Advocate for Medically Necessary Gender Transition Health Care
2014
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Meeting
Cutting Edge Issues in Transgender Law
2013
Philadelphia Trans Health Conference
Advocacy for Transgender Youth
2012
National LGBT Bar Association Annual Meeting
“Running a Solo or Small LGBT-Focused Law Practice
2011
Transforming Health and Wellness
Transgender Legal Issues in Maine
2011
National LGBT Bar Association: Transgender Law Institute
Assisting Transgender Clients with Identity Documents
2010
Transforming Health and Wellness
Transgender Legal Issues in Maine
Publications
2012
Transgender Family Law: A Guide to Effective Advocacy, , Edited by Jennifer L. Levi and Elizabeth E. Monnin-Browder
Legal Protections for Transgender Youth
Languages
Spanish
Activity
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