Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc.

Category: Attorney

Address: 88 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Phone: +12077748211

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 12–2:30PM

Tuesday: 9–11:30AM

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 9–11:30AM

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Susan “Sunshyne” Mendoza

Mar 10, 2022

The people that work at Pine Tree Legal are great but the phonebot, not so much. It's lazy, repeats itself, doesn't listen and will hang up on you. I am working with a COVID Eviction relief attorney (for eviction prevention) named Sarah Austin and she is great. She is patient and answers any questions I have and then waits a few extra seconds just to make sure I dont have any more, I'm not sure if she is aware she does this but it's great. I had this as a draft while I emailed her and waited for a response, I expected a few days but she got back to me same day within hours not by email but PHONE 🤳 I missed the call but I was shocked at how she seemed to know it would be better to call and speak to me rather than shove an email at my eyeballs and go about her day. I hope to never be in another eviction situation but if I am I will call PTL and if possible work with Sarah again. Great experience so far

jay Ess

Mar 14, 2021

Absolutely terrible service... completely unhelpful and a waste of time. I was completely taken advantage of by a landlord who has a history of doing so, and the so called "legal assistance" I received from Pine Tree was a huge waste of time. The people who work for pine tree legal do not care about the health and safety of myself or for children who have been put in danger whatsoever.

Jake Gomez

Feb 13, 2021

Helped me at no cost. Very quick to help me with my landlord. Had the issue resolved same day. I would highly recommend anyone who needs help call them and see if they can help or guide you to someone who can.

Gina Townsend

Jan 31, 2019

I've had a really great experience with Pine Tree Legal. I've encountered a lot of debt scams the past several months. Intake has been very easy to get a hold of and they've been very informative. They helped me navigate through the scams and gave excellent advice. Also, Katie McGovern is absolutely wonderful, efficient, and really helpful. I highly recommend Pine Tree Legal, especially if you're going through a hard time financially. They might be low/no cost, but it certainly doesn't dictate their abilities as lawyers.

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Questions & Answers

Can a man and woman change their last name to a mutually chosen last name?

Deborah Conley | Aug 20, 2019
Rom Hack Stash Box | Aug 19, 2020

This Is Dan Howes Again. Sorry I was using a phone. Now Im using a "Screen Name". The phone is not capable of handling my data out put. I am doing email as Rom Hack Stash Box. Rom Hack is a carefully designed trigger designed only for one stupid MBA fraud that don't know how to research. Fair Use Rights in 2020. My best advice is this: Change your name don't tell anybody. Never tell anyone your real birth date. Go to the bank and get a doing business actor name AKA DBA. Create a fake DBA name such as Billy bong hitter. Have all people write out their checks to Billy bong hitter. Tell all lovers your name is billy bong hitter. have all fans call you billy bonghitter. never tell anyone your real name. welcome to a practically anonymous lifestyle AKA an elites lifestyle. Pay me later. I dated and had sex with Dalene Kretchmer DBA: Dido, Belinda Carlisle, Faith Evans, Rachel McAdams, Barbie Sins, and a lot more names. I drink @H0me and I know the answer. of course you can. these

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Is it legal for one roommate to secretly film another roommate in Maine. I believe it is illegal as maine is a 2 party recording state.

David Dick | Aug 19, 2020
Timothy Potter | Jul 22, 2022

maine is a 1 party state actually and i am pretty sure that is legal as only 1 party needs to consent even if it is the party doing the recording

Does pine tree legal help people when peoples rights as bring their own full guardian and independant is being compromised

Eric Morrison | Aug 19, 2020
Rom Hack Stash Box | Aug 19, 2020

Pine Tree Legal stepped all over my rights. They where the defendants protection. the defendant frauded PTL as the defendant has as large or larger bank accounts than anyone at PTL. Pine Tree Legal's may have done more than just step on my rights, they may have done some things with the defendant as well. I also know the defendant knows sign language and I suspect that the Defendant's Lying Krutch may have offered the fat judge something sexual using sign language or gangster criminal signs, as DLK also may have connections to organized crime at the highest levels across the world.

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My son & I have been in the ellsworth homeless shelter for a month. 2 wks ago I mention that the door to the room he & I are staying in sticks. Got blown off. Wednesday the door stuck & ended in ER w shoulder strain . Can I get them for negligence?

The Big Dawg Shane Lake | Aug 19, 2021
Krista Cox | Aug 19, 2021

Wasn't able to help and had me wasting time for a month not letting me until day after court and I was told they never recieved any paperwork to state my case

Hi,I have a question. Can south Portland housing authority tell me that I can not leave things for free on say the sidewalk?

Stephanie swiger | Aug 19, 2021
Randy Smith | Aug 19, 2021

Idk I would think that up to the city u live in not housing authority. There a time of year when they let u leave things out. Wish I could help I more dear

After you are served a search warrant ? And a receipt of property is given, does what items taken have to be described as taken, damage or alterations made? (Such as , " blue towel", but they were looking for a certain altercation? Like a cut?

Samantha Cook | Aug 19, 2020
Elaine Flanigan | Aug 19, 2020

The first thing is who is serving youvwith a search watent and why? Is there probable cause ? You should also have some one with you i e a family member and alway ask to see i d of the person serving you the notice...thrn you need to be aware of your rights and as to why all this is going on question why...

Can stepparent deed house to own child and exclude step children? Now stepparent has passed away. Do step children have any legal recourse?

Terry Budzko | Aug 19, 2020
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 19, 2020

Thank you for contacting us! This isn't a legal issue we would be able to help with - but you may want to try https://maine.freelegalanswers.org/ or the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Helpline. From their website: In southern Maine call: 1-800-442-4293 Mon, 1-3:30 PM and Fri, 9 - 11:30 AM In northern Maine call: 1-888-956-4276 Thursdays 5-7:00 PM and Fridays, 10 AM to Noon

Does a landlord have the right to have the town of a small city bang at my residence? Due to a landlord who has already walked in my apartment and has seen no one at my residence apartment and then that same day have the right to bring the police

Tracey Griffin | Aug 19, 2020
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 19, 2020

Hi Tracey, Thank you for reaching out! We are not able to answer questions or give legal advice online. You can call or stop by your local PTLA office - you can find our contact information and hours here: https://ptla.org/contact-us

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I rec'd a Summons Protection order by the homeowner of a room I rented, had to leave within 20 minutes. Grabbed what I could carry, left all items in my room/storage area. Summons dated 6/17. How long is she obligated to keep my things? Plz advise

Andrea Ouellette | Aug 20, 2019
James Craw | Aug 20, 2019

I'd contact PTLA directly Andrea. I just went through an eviction process and the landlord is only required to store things for 14 days. I honestly don't know if things would be different in your case but my instincts say that while still a civil matter it would be quite different. Honestly, I'm unsure as to why you waited this long to get help in retrieving the remainder of your belongings. Had it been me I'd have sought help the next week if not the next business day. If you go to ptla.org and find the contact us section they'll be able to help you better as they really don't have the resources to help in this forum.

Need a lawyer for court on the 19th of july in biddeford court 830 am eviction

Vera Neault | Aug 20, 2019
Jack Haycock | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Vera, Thank you for contacting us! We do not have the resources to respond to questions or requests for help through our Google pages. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions, or need help. Our contact info and hours of operation are posted online: https://ptla.org/contact-us

How can a land lord get away with keeping your security deposit when there was no damage yo the apartment. His only complain was tape on wall $1385 kept up 1385$

Mandi Stevens | Aug 20, 2019
James Craw | Aug 20, 2019

He can hold it up to 30 days without reason. I do believe he is required to provide an itemized billing if requested. Worst case you could sue in small claims court for the deposit and any fees associated with filing the case. At that point he'd need to prove why he kept any of the deposit. "Normal wear and tear" would likely be what tape fell into and they can't charge for that.

After living in an apartment for 11 or 12 yrs it needs to be repainted inside but the landlord refuses to buy me paint. Can I go buy paint and take it out of the rent money?

Debbie Littlefield | Aug 20, 2019
James Craw | Aug 20, 2019

Please reach out to them via the ptla.org website under the contact us section. It's a tricky thing but if done right then yes you could take it out of the rent, I believe. However, getting 3 estimates and paying the lowest professional to do it would be wiser imho.

If I'm on Mainecare, I don't work and I get an inheritance, do I have to claim it or is there something else I can do. Thanks, Sully

Sullivan Rizzo | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Sully, Thank you for contacting us! We do not have the resources to respond to questions or requests for help through our Google pages. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions, or need help. Our contact info and hours of operation are posted online: https://ptla.org/contact-us

what is the fax number for pine tree in Portland maine

Melvin Mcneil | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Melvin, The fax number for our Portland office is (207) 828-2300.

I have joint custody of my children. My x wife's boyfriend was arrested for domestic violence. My children are scared because she let him come back. I have no resources to fight her to have them live with me. Can you help?

Dan Boisot | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Hi Dan, Thanks for getting in touch! We cannot give legal advice over the internet and have a limited ability to take family law cases generally. You can find information about family law on our website ptla.org. The Volunteer Lawyers Project has Courthouse Assistance Projects in locations around the state where free consultations are available with family law attorneys. You can find the location nearest you here: http://vlp.org/access-justice-today

Can my landlord throw me out after taking money from me after a 48 hour notice

Dennis Houle | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Thank you for contacting us! We do not have the resources to respond to questions or requests for help through our Google pages. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions, or need help. Our contact info and hours of operation are posted online: https://ptla.org/contact-us

What should a tenant do when a landlord uses spy ware in apt. On you the renter

Carol Flaherty | Aug 20, 2019
Susan Sinclair | Aug 20, 2019

How did you make out? I was on the pine tree legal assistance site. I tell you a question I was just wondering I saw your question

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How does one declare personal bankruptcy?

Michelle Maloney | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Thank you for contacting us! We do not have the resources to respond to questions or requests for help through our Google pages. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions, or need help. Our contact info and hours of operation are posted online: https://ptla.org/contact-us

How do I break a lease

Caroline Cowette | Aug 20, 2019
Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc. | Aug 20, 2019

Thank you for contacting us! We do not have the resources to respond to questions or requests for help through our Google pages. Please contact one of our offices if you have questions, or need help. Our contact info and hours of operation are posted online: https://ptla.org/contact-us

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Due I have the right as a landlord to ask my tenant to turn down the music?

Kath M | Aug 20, 2019
James Craw | Aug 20, 2019

Depends on the time of day and if it's violating a noise ordinance or clause. You can ask them to but as far as enforcing is where it gets tricky.

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What do I do if the apartment I'm renting has bedbugs and they didn't tell us? 😔

Abby Heskett | Aug 20, 2018
Kevin Clark | Aug 20, 2019

get the letter sent registered mail, so that someone has to sign for it. proof that they received it.

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Are there ever circumstances where a realtor can require a tenant to vacate their apartment for a showing?

Ruth Robbins | Aug 20, 2018
James Craw | Aug 20, 2019

Most places are allowed to hold showings with either 24 or 48hrs written notice. As far as you not being there I'm not sure.

Does a landlord have to give a time to enter your property for inspection

John Orgill | Aug 20, 2018
Susan Sinclair | Aug 20, 2019

They must certainly do!as far as how many hours ahead of time it's got to be at least 24 but it could be more

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