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Posted by Seth | March 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | LGBT+ Law
Excellent!
This guy is the real deal. He's professional, smart and willing to consult with others when he doesn't have an immediate answer or solution. I was lucky to have Zack's help with something I was going through--he was always honest and never gave me false expectations. If Zack is ever taking new client...
Posted by Valencia | May 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Beacon of Hope
“Zack Paakkonen was a beacon of hope to me at a time when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nigh on impossible. Not only was he able to defend from unjust discrimination, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional succor to me. I am eternally ...
Posted by Don | November 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I WOULD BE HAPPY TO REPRESENT ZACK WITHOUT HESITATION
I hired Zack for a domestic situation that potentially could have uprooted my family. He worked diligently in keeping the lines of communication open with the opposing attorney. No matter how busy his schedule was, or where he was, his response time to my emails, phone messages and texts were nearl...
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...
"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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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.
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
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
Win
Win
Win
2005
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2015
Same Sex Marriage and Transgender Family Law: What Lawyers Need to Know
2014
2014
2013
Advocacy for Transgender Youth
2012
“Running a Solo or Small LGBT-Focused Law Practice
2011
Transgender Legal Issues in Maine
2011
Assisting Transgender Clients with Identity Documents
2010
Transgender Legal Issues in Maine
2012
Spanish
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