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Phone: (207) 775-4335

Address: 537 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

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Divorce
Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, Corporate Law, Debt Relief, Litigation, Loan Modification, Divorce & Family Law, and Personal Injury.
Child Support
Parental Rights and Responsibilities for minor children, including legal and physical custody, visitation schedules, and child support;
Child Custody and Visitation
Paternity
Premarital Agreement
Guardianship
Spousal Support
Maine law allows you or your spouse to request an Interim Court Order. An Interim Court Order will govern your marital affairs until the Divorce is finalized. Interim Orders generally contain information such as, but not limited to: which spouse will have the use of the marital home, who is responsible for which marital debts, temporary support and/or spousal support, and parental rights and responsibilities for minor children.

Criminal Defense
After college, I spent two years working for the Purity Supreme Supermarket chain in Massachusetts in their Management Training Program. I then attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts where I received my Juris Doctorate Degree. In addition to my studies I participated in the Suffolk Volunteer Defenders program in my third year of law school. In this program, I provided criminal defense representation for indigent clients in the Quincy District Court in Massachusetts.
DUI/DWI
Wrongful Death
Sex Crimes
The attorneys at the Goodman Law Firm, P.A. represent persons charged with sex offenses including, but not limited to, the following offenses...
Fraud
Securities Fraud: Relates to crimes which occur when an entity engages in misleading practices in the stock and commodity markets which subsequently causes an investor to contribute money based on the misrepresentations.
White Collar Crimes
White Collar Crime is a phrase used to encompass a variety of corporate and business related crimes which are nonviolent in nature. The Goodman Law Firm, P.A. handles criminal defense for all types of white collar crimes which can often be complex and high profile cases. Dealing with white collar crime requires an attorney with an in-depth understanding of corporate structures and how a business operates managerially and financially. Our Maine attorneys have the resources and knowledge needed to represent you in a matter related to white collar crime and to increase your chances in obtaining a favorable outcome.
Drug Crimes
The Goodman Law Firm, P.A. provides criminal defense for anyone charged with a drug offense in state or federal court. Our lawyers are experienced in handling issues related to drug offenses and will work to achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.
Assault
Murder
Forgery
Bank Fraud: Stealing checks, check kiting, forgery, accounting fraud, uninsured deposits, demand draft fraud, fraudulent loans, wire fraud, mail fraud, credit card fraud, money laundering, etc.
Money Laundering
Manslaughter
Prostitution

Business and Corporate Law

Corporate Law
Mr. Goodman’s practice focused on restructuring creditors’ rights and bankruptcy. In his capacity as Trustee, bankruptcy attorney, Judge and mediator/arbitrator, he had broad experience in negotiating settlements of large, complex corporate disputes and has been involved in numerous liquidations of large industries which include social and environmental issues. Mr. Goodman was Of Counsel in the firm’s Portland office.Served as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Maine, 1981-2001, and Chief Judge of the United States for the District of Maine, 1990-97. Selected as the liquidating trustee in the Bethlehem Steel Chapter 11 cases, which are pending the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, and LTV Copperweld, which is pending in the Northern District of Ohio. In addition, Judge Goodman had been involved in numerous bankruptcy cases representing creditors such as JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, HSBC and American Stock Transfer: National Steel, Agway, Inc., Budget Rent-A-Car, Conseco Inc., Coho Energy, Adelphia Business Solutions, Spectrasite, Hayes Lemmerz, Weirton Steel, Maxxim Medical, Kellstrom Industries, Kmart, Classic Cable and U.S. Diagnostics.
Business Transactions
The Goodman Law Firm, P.A. handles a wide variety of business transactions, and can work to help you start a business or further the interests and success of your existing business.

Construction Litigation
My current practice includes representing clients in State Court and Federal Court. I also practice consumer bankruptcy law including the representation of clients in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 proceedings as well as Chapter 11 and 12 proceedings. I have also helped clients with all aspects of their financial lives, including other forms of debt relief in addition to Bankruptcy. I have a civil litigation practice representing individuals and business owners in various disputes in both State and Federal Court, including matters on appeal. I have represented clients in front of administrative agencies including but not limited to The Sate of Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation. Additionally, I have clients that I represent in personal injury and family law matters. I represent both private parties and contractors in construction litigation and landlords in eviction proceedings.

Personal Injury
The Goodman Law Firm, P.A. provides representation of people who have been injured in all types of personal injuries. Our attorneys are experienced negotiators and have a wealth of knowledge in the filed of personal injury through years of successful settlements and litigation’s. If you have been injured, we can help you to settle your claim with the insurance carrier or proceed to trial. We can also negotiate with your medical providers to reduce the amount of your medical bills upon settlement.

Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code is a set of laws that describe the process of reorganization. It is used most frequently by corporations, but Chapter 11 bankruptcy is an option for any type of business or individual who can not pay off their debts.
Foreclosure
We provide representation of debtors to reduce the interest rates, payment length, and principal loan amounts of mortgages, as well as negotiate for modification of other terms in the mortgage which are more beneficial to our clients. We also defend clients who are facing home foreclosure by saving their homes from bank foreclosures and public auction.
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