Jeanette Durham has represented clients in family matter disputes involving divorce, judicial separation, protection from abuse, child custody and child support; dedicating her practice to helping families located in Southern Maine. Jeanette offers her clients well-reasoned litigation strategies and personalized attention. In 2015, she received the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys award for “Top 10 Under 40”.
How did you build a successful practice?
I care about my clients and I feel it shows in my work and advice to them.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Someone they can trust and feel comfortable with.
How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
I feel that "local knowledge" ensures clients' expectations are managed more effectively.
What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
my extensive experience as a child support enforcement agent with the department of health and human services gives me superior knowledge of support issues.
What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
my extensive experience as a child support enforcement agent with the department of health and human services gives me superior knowledge of support issues.
What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
helping families feel like they have a trusted advocate throughout the litigation process while fighting for what my client feels is in their family's best interest.