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Opinion | A Federal Judge Asks: Does the Supreme Court Realize How Bad It Smells? The reported behavior of some justices is not a matter of politics or judicial philosophy. It’s about ethics.

Not all of our happy clients paint portraits of their lawyer, but one of our happy clients painted this lovely portrait of Maryellen Sullivan to show her appreciation. Nice work, Maryellen!

Imagine being a 2nd grader and you get off the school bus every morning and see the bounty of your father’s efforts to restore and enhance a beloved school mascot. We have the best clients!

New thing, old tricks. Bottom line? Hiding assets is bad news and there is no shortage of ways to find them, even crypto-currency. Contact us: we can help you get your fair share of the entire marital estate!

Divorcing Couples Fight Over the Kids, the House and Now the Crypto Dividing the family’s Bitcoin stash has become a major source of contention in divorce cases.

For the new year we gave our website an update. Go to www.portcitylegal.com to see new pictures of our happy and dedicated team. (We are also happy to announce we are finally used to writing “2022” on documents.)

Port City Legal Port City Legal is a general practice law firm located in the heart of Portland, Maine. We combine a compassionate approach with a responsive attitude to create effective results for our clients.

Happy Holidays from the team at Port City Legal!

There are some things that can’t be fixed. Port City Legal is here to help.

We always appreciate our clients, but sometimes we appreciate them just a bit more! Thanks to one special client who showed her appreciation for us by dropping by with a plateful of gorgeous Christmas cookies!

Co-parenting was hard enough already. In a pandemic?! Rough! Here are some valuable tips and insights.

When Co-Parents Clash in a Pandemic Divorced and separated parents struggle to mediate disagreements on their own.

Every now and then you get a win that makes you feel completely great. Today is that day for Joe Lewis at Port City Legal. Today, the court ordered a change in custody for Joe's client's 5-year old daughter. Now she will live primarily with her father, who was also awarded final decision-making when needed. Now she will be able to get vaccinated and attend a real school with other children.

Every now and then it all works the way it should.

This article will ring true for a lot of divorced couples.

It Took Divorce to Make My Marriage Equal I spent 12 years fighting for an equal partnership, when what I needed was a divorce.

Small signs of growth: We finally have check deposit stamps! (It’s only took 9 years.)

We will be working remotely until further notice. Email, phone, and Skype will have to do for now.

Now go wash your hands...

ORDER IN!

We are pleased to announce that we have won yet another appellate case: 2020 ME 5. With this victory for appellee, we are now 7 for 9 in appellate cases since 2012. This includes a perfect 4 and 0 record in cases that were argued before the court.

Read all about it here: https://www.courts.maine.gov/opinions_orders/supreme/publishedopinions.shtml

State of Maine Judicial Branch: Supreme Court Opinions These opinions are subject to motions for reconsideration pursuant to Rule 14(b) of the Maine Rules of Appellate Procedure, and to revision and correction before final publication. Readers are asked to notify the Reporter of Decisions of any typographical, grammatical or other formal errors by U.S.....

Port City Legal is looking to meet the growing demand for our legal services by hiring an associate attorney. The best candidate will be bright, personable, comfortable with client contact and an ace in the courtroom. Laterals and new lawyers are both welcome to apply.

Port City Legal, LLC updated their address.

MOTION GRANTED!!!

Port City Legal is moving to new digs this weekend. Beginning on Monday, September 23, we will be at 10 Moulton Street, occupying the entire 4th floor. Same great legal services, now with 50% more space!

Stop by and say hello!

We are always ready to help you meet your legal challenges!

Divorce Advice (And It Won’t Cost You a Thing)

I'm told that I have been saying this stuff for years, but now you can read all about it in the NY Times.

"People who divorce well understand that their family isn't ending, it is simply entering a second act."

nytimes.com We found lawyers willing to help for free. Or, you can hire one. Your choice. (Here’s a tip: don’t use a lawyer as your therapist. Therapists are much cheaper.)

2019 Justice for Women Lecture

This looks like a really good event. Port City Legal will be there in force: how about you?

mainelawcommunity.org The 2019 Justice For Women Lecture will be presented by Maria Luisa Aguilar Rodriguez, International Advocacy Officer at the Miguel Agustín Pro Juárez Human Rights Center (Centro Prodh), on March 27, 2019. She will discuss The Human Rights Crisis in Mexico: Origins, Impacts, Opportunities.

All the season's blessings from Port City Legal.

Careers at Port City Legal, LLC

Looking for our next great legal assistant. Tell a friend!!

indeedjobs.com Find your next great career opportunity at Port City Legal, LLC

So nice to get nice feedback from clients!!

Order in! In six years of practice, Joe Lewis is now 6-for-8 in appeals before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court! This includes three wins against no losses following oral argument. (Schulz v Doeppe, 2018 ME 49)

Sunday Puzzle: Decipher These Phrases

Test your own knowledge in the Sunday Puzzle with Will Shortz! And don't forget to tune in on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 8:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. to hear our Attorney Joe Lewis answer some hard puzzle questions!

npr.org NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro and puzzlemaster Will Shortz play the puzzle this week with Dawn Ladd of New Port Richey, Fla.

Our own Joe Lewis was selected to participate on the Sunday Puzzle for NPR this week! Listen in Sunday, March 25, 2018 at 8:40 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. on npr.org to hear him answer 10 tough puzzles from Will Shortz!

Always nice to get gifts from satisfied clients!

How a wife’s suspicions of infidelity diverted an entire plane flight

The wife in this story unlocked her husband's phone with his finger -- while he was asleep!

pressherald.com It begins in Doha, Qatar, when a married couple boards a flight for what was supposed to a holiday in Indonesia.

You always knew Joe had a helper, right?