Byrne J. Decker, Employment Attorney in Portland, Maine

Byrne concentrates on employment, general, litigation, product liability, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Byrne handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• General

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• Litigation

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• Product Liability

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• Zoning

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• Health Care

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Byrne's primary office is at Merrill's Wharf, 254 Commercial St., Portland, ME, 04101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Byrne usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Byrne discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Byrne for a employment case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Byrne walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Byrne offer a free consultation?

  Byrne charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Byrne's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Byrne's current terms during booking.

• How long do employment cases in Maine typically take?

  Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Byrne gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Byrne take my case if I'm outside Portland?

  Byrne is licensed in Maine. Matters governed by Maine law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Byrne will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Byrne?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Byrne will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Byrne accepting new employment clients right now?

  Byrne's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.