Richard L. O'Meara

Background

O'Meara, Richard L. was born on February 6, 1961 in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States.

Education

Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1982), Salutatorian, Phi Beta Kappa. London School of Economics and Political Science (Master of Science, with distinction, 1983). University of Virginia (Juris Doctor, 1986).

Career

Worked at Murray, Plumb & Murray (Portland, ME) specializing in General Practice. Complex Commercial and Civil Litigation in Federal and State Courts, Statewide Trial and Appellate Practice. Bankruptcy, Business, Civil Rights, Commercial and Business Transactions, Corporate, Construction, Discrimination, Divorce, Employment and Labor, Environmental, Estate Planning, Family, Franchise, Interstate Commerce, Land Use, Municipal, Personal Injury, Probate, Products Liability, Professional Malpractice, Public Utility, Real Estate, Rights of Individuals with Disabilities, Tax Law and Telecommunications.

Admitted to the bar, 1987, Maine. Articles Development Editor, Virginia Law Review. Law Clerk to Honorary Frank M. Coffin, United States.

Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 1986-1987. Legal Director, Maine Civil Liberties Union, 1989—. Member, Drafting Committee, First Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions, 1993—.

Board Member, Maine Advocacy Services. Recipient, Louis Scolnik Award, Maine Civil Liberties Union, 1997. Murray, Plumb and Murray has been engaged in general law practice in Portland since May 1973.

The breadth of experience and expertise of our attorneys enables us to handle even the most complex matters in a manner that is personal in approach and responsive to our client's needs. Our success can be measured by the long standing relationships we have enjoyed with our clients through the decades. Some have been with us for more than 20 years, which is a tribute to the quality and cost effectiveness of our legal representation.

All attorneys are members of the Cumberland County and Main State Bar Associations.

Achievements

• Richard L. O"Meara has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Drafting Committee, First Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions, 1993—. Board Member, Maine Advocacy Services. Recipient, Louis Scolnik Award, Maine Civil Liberties Union, 1997.