About John

John Sawyer is a lawyer based in Gorham, Maine, with a diverse legal practice that consists of family regulation, divorce, business law, estate making plans, real estate law, and landlord-tenant matters. He has been practicing law in Maine since 1983, the identical year he graduated from the University of Maine School of Law. His academic adventure began at Bowdoin College, the place he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Government & Legal Studies in 1979. This strong instructional basis gave him the abilities important to navigate complex legal issues successfully. Sawyer Law LLC, P.A., located at 157 Main Street, P.O — Box 1, Gorham, ME 04038, gives a complete variety of legal services. The company focuses on a number of regions, which includes probate administration, estate planning, real estate transactions, corporate law, and landlord-tenant issues.

With decades in the field, John has developed a popularity for providing tailor-made legal answers to satisfy the wants of his clients. The company is dedicated to guiding individuals and businesses thru the facts of the justice system. As a member of the Maine State Bar Association since 1983, John Sawyer holds club quantity 002806. He is licensed to practice in all Maine state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine. His in depth areas of practice encompass enterprise contracts, enterprise dissolution, business finance, and business formation.

Additionally, he's skilled in M&A transactions, collaborative law, and both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings. His expertise extends to adoption, child custody, child support, and conservatorship matters, making sure that households obtain the help they want at some point of hard periods. Moreover, John’s knowledge of real estate law includes commercial real estate, residential transactions, easements, and land use and land use issues. He additionally addresses landlord-tenant things, such as evictions, housing discrimination, and tenants' rights. This breadth of knowledge allows him to represent each landlords and tenants, making sure that their rights are upheld. His commitment to serving the Gorham community and past is clear in his ongoing commitment to client advocacy.

Before setting up his own company, John Sawyer worked in various areas of law, including corporate law, family law, and property law. His contributions to the legal community have been recognized over the years, and he continues to serve clients during Maine. For extra information or to schedule a consultation, interested parties can contact Sawyer Law LLC, P.A. at (207) 839-6771 or go to their workplace at 157 Main Street, P.O. Box 1, Gorham, ME 04038.

Education

University of Maine School of Law

J.D. (1983) | Law

1980

Bowdoin College

B.A. (1979) | Sociology / Government & Legal Studies

1975

Accepted Jurisdictions

Maine

Court Admissions

Maine Supreme Judicial Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1983
U.S. District Court for the District of Maine U.S. District Court · Admitted 1983

Types of Cases Handled

business contracts business dissolution business finance business formation mergers & acquisitions collaborative law contested divorce uncontested divorce adoption child custody child support guardianship & conservatorship paternity prenuptial & marital agreements restraining orders same-sex family law commercial real estate condominiums easements homeowners association land use & zoning mortgages residential real estate health care directives trusts wills evictions housing discrimination landlord rights rent control tenants' rights

Legal Services Scope

Trial Appellate

Office Locations

Main Office

 157 Main Street P.O. Box 1 Gorham ME 04038