Divorce / Custody / Protection from Abuse
Bourque & Clegg LLC offers a wide variety of services in the field of Family Law. Our trial-experienced attorneys handle divorces, parental rights cases involving unmarried partners, grandparent’s visitation rights, and contested matters of child support, spousal support and child custody. Our attorneys are experienced in litigating complex divorce cases involving high net worth or self-employed parties. We also represent both plaintiffs and defendants in protection from abuse or harassment cases.
Personal Injury
Bourque & Clegg LLC represents people injured by negligent acts of others, including motor vehicle accidents, unsafe premises and other torts. We work for personal injury clients on a contingency basis, and will not charge fees unless we recover an award for you. Whether it is negotiating a settlement with an insurance company of taking the case to trial, we fight to obtain compensation for our clients’ injuries. Please contact us for a free consultation on your personal injury matter.
Real Estate / Development / Land Use
Bourque & Clegg LLC is actively involved in the Southern Maine real estate market. Our attorneys and paralegals handle all aspects of closing residential and commercial real estate transactions. We can handle your title search, and issue your title insurance policy as agents for Lawyer’s Title Insurance Corporation. We also assist individuals and businesses in dealing with real estate development, zoning and permitting matters.
Civil Litigation
The attorneys of Bourque & Clegg LLC represent parties involving a wide range of civil claims. Our attorneys can handle your case through all stages, including the investigations necessary to make or defend a claim, motion practice, discovery, trial and appeal.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
In many cases, Maine law requires litigants to attempt to resolve their disputes out of court. Bourque & Clegg LLC represents clients in mediations of civil disputes and family law cases. Because of our experience in such matters, parties to a lawsuit will also hire Ronald D. Bourque to serve as a neutral mediator of their disputes.
Business Law
For over 35 years, Bourque & Clegg LLC has assisted clients with creating and maintaining corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and other business entities. We currently serve as corporate counsel to more than 160 business entities. In addition to maintaining and creating our clients’ filings with the Secretary of State, we are often called upon to draft contracts, close business transactions, and offer advice on various aspects of our clients’ businesses.
OUI / Criminal Law
Bourque & Clegg LLC represents clients in criminal cases in District and Superior Court. Client frequently seek our representation in cases involving Operating Under the Influence, Domestic Violence and other misdemeanor or felony cases.
Bankruptcy
Bourque & Clegg LLC represents clients in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maine, helping our clients obtain protection from their creditors. The appropriate type of bankruptcy filing depends on each debtor’s individual circumstances. Please contact us for a free consultation. This firm is a debt relief agency as defined in the Bankruptcy Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (“BAPCPA”), and it helps people file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
Estate Planning / Probate
Bourque & Clegg LLC can help protect you and your family by drafting your Will, Trust, Living Will, Power of Attorney or other estate documents. Our attorneys also assist clients in the administration of estates after a loved one has passed away. Our attorneys also advocate on behalf of clients in contested Probate cases, and proceedings involving guardians or conservators of disabled or incapacitated persons.
Municipal Law
Bourque & Clegg LLC serves as counsel to several local municipalities and quasi-municipal utilities. Our firm has years of experience assisting our clients in the review and drafting of ordinances and regulations, preparation of written legal opinions, and attendance at meetings where our legal advice is requested.
Landlord / Tenant
Bourque & Clegg LLC represents landlords and tenants in eviction proceedings, both residential and commercial. We can also draft terms of your lease to provide you with maximum protection and comply with the rules and statutes regarding rental property.
