Skelton, Taintor & Abbott is a full-service law firm based in central Maine. Established in 1853, we have built a reputation as one of Maine’s most respected and effective law firms, and our attorneys have been involved in public policymaking in the state for more than a century and a half.
We handle cases on behalf of individuals, businesses and government clients. Our resources enable us to provide the extensive support of a large firm with the personalized service of a small one. The attorneys at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott are extremely knowledgeable, whether in matters of regulatory and administrative law, insurance, business or personal injury.
Our experience and involvement in legal matters within the state gives us the knowledge and skill to interpret and apply the law in our clients’ best interests. Our attorneys handle cases in a variety of practice areas, including:
- Administrative Law
- Bankruptcy
- Business Acquisitions
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate and Business
- Corporate Real Estate
- Criminal Defense
- Employment Law
- Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law
- Family Law & Divorce
- Financial Institutions & Financial Services
- Healthcare & Hospital Law
- Insurance Fire Loss
- Intellectual Property
- Legislation and Regulation
- Media & Public Access Law
- Municipal & Government Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Public Utility: Energy, Telecommunications, Regulatory
- Real Estate, Zoning & Land Use
- Schools and Higher Education
- Taxation
Skelton, Taintor & Abbott serves clients throughout Maine, including the cities and towns of Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Biddeford, Lewiston, Portland, Rockland, South Portland, Waterville, and the counties of Androscoggin, Aroostook, Cumberland, Franklin, Hancock, Kennebec, Knox, Lincoln, Oxford, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Sagadahoc, Somerset, Waldo, Washington and York.
If you need help with a legal issue in Maine, call the experienced attorneys at Skelton, Taintor & Abbott at (207) 784-3200 or contact us online to learn more about your legal options.


