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Michael D. Traister represents clients in Portland, Maine across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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Michael is a partner who maintains a wide-ranging litigation and trial practice in both state and federal court. Since joining Murray Plumb & Murray in 1995, he has honed his litigation and dispute resolution expertise, fueled by a love of building and making arguments.
Michael’s practice has a particular focus on business, construction, real estate and probate matters. He also has extensive experience in the land use and zoning areas; has handled numerous boundary, easement, zoning, and development disputes; and has successfully tried significant eminent domain cases to verdict. He has served as chair of the New Lawyers Section of the Maine Bar Association and is currently chair of the Town of North Yarmouth Zoning Board of Appeals and moderator of the Town of North Yarmouth Annual Town Meeting.
Selected by his peers for inclusion in both the Best Lawyers in America and New England Super Lawyers in the specialties of Business Litigation, Construction Law and Land Use and Zoning Law, Michael is also AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. Originally from Auburn, Maine, Michael is an avid skier and fisherman. Today, he resides with his family in North Yarmouth.
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University of Maine School of Law
J.D. · 1995
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Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Municipal
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
2026
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Michael D. Traister focuses on Construction and Zoning.
Where is Michael D. Traister located?
Michael D. Traister primarily serves clients in Portland, Maine, with an office at 75 Pearl Street.
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