Real Estate

Clark & Howell, LLC, provides a wide spectrum of real estate related legal services.  Whether you are buying or selling a piece of property, or have questions about title insurance and/or the closing process, we can assist you.  Please click on our “Buyers & Borrowers” link to the left for more comprehensive information about the real estate services provided by Clark & Howell.

Family Law

At Clark & Howell, LLC, we have a great deal of experience in representing clients in Family Law matters. Family law encompasses everything from divorce, parental rights, child custody & visitation, child support, pre & post marital agreements, contempt actions, post judgment modifications, and protection from abuse matters. We understand that family law matters are often times the most emotionally charged types of litigation, and we possess the requisite knowledge, patience and problem solving skills to resolve your case in a practical and sensitive manner. Whether you wish to file for divorce, modify an existing divorce judgment, or clarify the rights you have to your children, please contact Clark & Howell to set up a consultation.

Civil Litigation

Clark & Howell, LLC, represents clients in all forms of civil litigation, and we are prepared
to assist you whether your dispute involves a contract, boundary lines, construction matters,
defamation of character, the recovery of personal property or money, or anything in
between. From pre-litigation negotiations to trial advocacy, we will guide you with solid advice,
sound strategy and extensive experience.

Personal Injury

The attorneys at Clark & Howell, LLC, are dedicated to representing individuals who have
suffered injuries from motor vehicle accidents, work place accidents, or other negligent
acts. We will work closely with you to research and analyze your claim, and then seek to
obtain the highest level of compensation for the damages you have suffered – both real and
intangible. Personal injury claims are often times defended by insurance companies and/
or their legal counsel. It is not advisable to negotiate with insurance companies or legal
representatives without competent counsel of your own. The attorneys at Clark & Howell,
LLC, have negotiated or litigated countless personal injury claims on behalf of their clients,
and they know how to maximize the amount of compensation received. We represent
clients who have suffered injury or death from car accidents, motorcycle accidents, slip &
falls, work place accidents, and accidents from unsafe premises.

Criminal Defense

Whether you have been charged with a felony, misdemeanor or civil violation, Clark &
Howell, LLC, will defend and protect your rights and interests against the State of Maine.
Being charged with a crime is a serious thing, and appearing in court to defend against
criminal charges can be one of the scariest and most intimidating experiences of your life.
In addition to possible fines and/or jail time, a criminal conviction can also have an adverse
impact on your career, education and basic civil rights. You will need an attorney who is
not only familiar with criminal law, but also comfortable with court procedures and plea
negotiations. The attorneys at Clark & Howell, LLC, are here to help you navigate through
the criminal justice system and defend your rights.

Landlord & Tenant Issues

Clark & Howell, LLC, represents both landlords and tenants in residential and commercial
property disputes. If you are in need of an attorney to draft or review a lease agreement,
or if you are seeking to litigate or defend against an eviction, we can help to protect your
property and financial interests.

Mechanic’s Liens

If you are a contractor or subcontractor who has provided goods and/or services to a land owner and you are now seeking to secure a lien against the land owner’s property, we can assist you in preserving your claim and legal right to compensation.  Likewise, if you are a property owner who has already paid your contractors, but you are now defending against an improper lien placed upon your property, we can help.  

Business & Entity Formation

Effective legal advice will secure your investment, minimize difficulties and disputes with
business associates, save taxes and expense, and reduce any uncertainty. We work with
proprietors, partnerships, corporations and joint ventures. Our work includes incorporation,
partnership and shareholder agreements, buying and selling businesses, financing and all
other transactions and advice for the entrepreneur.

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a document by which you appoint and authorize a particular person
to act as your Agent (or "Attorney-in-Fact") handle your affairs while you are unavailable or
unable to do so. This could be due to overseas military or work assignments, extended travel,
or a time when you are physically or mentally unable to handle your affairs.

While your Agent does not need to be an attorney, it is important to select someone you
trust. You need to choose someone who will not abuse the powers you grant to them, and
who will look out for your best interest. In general, an Agent is only held responsible for
misconduct that is intentional, not for unknowingly doing something wrong. Therefore it is
important your Agent has maturity and sound judgment.

Estate Planning

There is a popular myth that only the wealthy need to worry about Wills and Estate
Planning. Nothing could be further from the truth. Lack of proper planning is the fastest
way to ensure confusion and disappointment at the time of your death. No matter how
slight you believe your assets to be, it is important for you to take the proper steps to
protect and preserve them for the use and benefit of your heirs, with minimum taxes and
intervention by the legal system. Our firm strongly believes that a wisely drafted, carefully
executed Estate Plan is the most critical component for a financially secure future for you
leave behind.

Probate

Probate is a legal process for the orderly transfer of property when the owner of that
property dies. Its purpose is to ensure the interests of all involved (beneficiaries, heirs,
creditors, and taxing authorities alike) are protected. Each probate situation is unique, and
the time to settle an estate will vary.