Background
Chaiken, Paul W. was born on October 14, 1949 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Marvin Carl and Frances S. (Settler) Chaiken.
Chaiken, Paul W. was born on October 14, 1949 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Marvin Carl and Frances S. (Settler) Chaiken.
Boston University (Bachelor of Arts, 1971). University of Maine (Juris Doctor, 1974). Assistant District Attorney, 1975-1977.
Governor, Maine State Bar Association, 1987-1990.
Civil and Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Products Liability.
Worked at Rudman & Winchell, Limited Liability Company (Bangor, Master of Engineering) specializing in General, Corporate, Municipal, Employment, Probate, Real Estate, Banking, Insurance, Trial and Appellate Practice (in all state and Federal Courts). Admitted to the bar, 1975, Maine and Massachusetts. Assistant District Attorney, 1975-1977.
Governor, 1987-1991 and President, 1994, Maine State Bar Association.
Since 1917, Rudman and Winchell has engaged in the general practice of law, with local, regional, national and international clients. We serve as counsel to several municipalities, local counsel for several insurance companies and financial institutions, and as agents and approved attorneys for several title insurance companies.
Member Commision on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices, State of Maine, Augusta, 1986-1990. Chairman Penobscot County Jail Citizens Advisory Committee, Bangor, 1980-1983. Board directors Bangor Regional Speech and Hearing Center, 1983-1987.
Member Maine State Bar Association (governor since 1986), Maine Bar Association (2d vice president 1992, president-elect 1993), U. Maine Law Alumni Association (president 1985).
Married Debora S. Chaiken, February 15, 1981. Children: Alexander M., Emma G.