About

James Clifford is a legal professional in Portland, Maine, specializing in employment law, commercial litigation, incapacity rights, and unique education law and advocacy. He is dedicated to advocating for individuals with disabilities and has a robust historical past in felony representation and recommend. James Cliffords felony exercise is focused around numerous areas of law, consisting of employment law, industrial litigation, incapacity rights, and unique training law and advocacy. He is a member of the Maine and Massachusetts Bars, in addition to the U.S. District Courts in Maine and Massachusetts, and First Circuit Court of Appeals. With a diverse prison history, James brings a wealth of enjoy and know-how to his clients. Starting his career as an Assistant District Lawyer in Massachusetts, James later transitioned to end up a industrial litigation partner at outstanding regulation corporations in Portland and Boston. He then served as wellknown counsel to multiple start-u.s.and small businesses earlier than returning to personal exercise in 2007. His sizable legal enjoy has ready him with the capabilities important to efficiently constitute his clients in loads of prison topics. James Cliffords commitment to advocating for individuals with disabilities stems from his non-public and expert stories. Prior to pursuing a career in regulation, he labored with teens with developmental disabilities and taught school. This background has shaped his approach to criminal illustration, especially in instances regarding injured or disabled individuals. Additionally, as a parent of a infant receiving unique education services, James knows the significance of providing devoted and compassionate criminal support to households in similar situations. In addition to his prison practice, James is actively concerned in diverse agencies dedicated to disability rights and advocacy. He serves on the board of Disability Rights Center, Maines protection and advocacy organisation for individuals with disabilities, in addition to Southern Maine Parent Awareness and StriveU. His involvement in these corporations reflects his ongoing dedication to assisting individuals with disabilities and their families. As a member of the Council of Parent Lawyers and Advocates (COPAA), Maine State Bar Association, Maine Employment Lawyers Association, and Maine Trial Lawyers Association, James stays actively engaged in the prison network. He also serves at the Town of Cumberlands Housing Authority and Personnel Appeals Board, similarly demonstrating his willpower to serving his community. Outside of his legal practice, James enjoys following the Boston Red Sox, as well as golfing and snowboarding. He is living in Cumberland along with his family, in which he is actively involved in both his expert and private hobbies.

Legal Issues

Civil Rights

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law

Consumer Law

Class Action, Lemon Law

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Education Law

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Social Security Disability

• Insurance Bad Faith
• Public Benefits

Certificates

No Certifications

Languages

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
  Free 30 minute consultation
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
  Personal Injury, Social Security Disability (SSI/SSDI), Employment Discrimination (Disability Discrimination, Race Discrimination, Gender Discrimination, Whistleblower Protection and Retaliation Claims), Wage and Hour Claims, Sexual Harassment Claims, Hostile Work Environment Claims
• Retaines and Rates
  $190-$225 per hour

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