Maureen Sturtevant, Health Care Attorney in Portland, Maine
focused on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice
Portland, ME
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Maureen Sturtevant is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice.
- Based in
- Portland, MAINE
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Health Care · Litigation · Medical Malpractice
- Handles Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice matters from Portland, MAINE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME) (2026).
About Maureen Sturtevant: Maureen Sturtevant is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Maureen takes on
Maureen concentrates on health care, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maureen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Medical Malpractice
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Health Care cases in Portland, Maine
Maureen takes health care matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Portland, Maine
Maureen takes litigation matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Portland, Maine
Maureen takes medical malpractice matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Maureen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Maureen Sturtevant — health care lawyer in Portland
Maureen Sturtevant is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Health Care, Litigation, and Medical Malpractice.
While experienced in general commercial litigation, Maureen Sturtevant focuses her litigation practice on the representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as hospitals and private health care organizations against professional malpractice claims. Using her experience and expertise gained in litigation, Maureen also provides counsel to health care organizations in a variety of health-law related issues, including risk management, policy development, and contracting. The intersection of medicine and law can be complex and personal, but with her strategic, common sense approach, clients can stay focused on the most important thing – providing care to their patients.
With over a decade of experience, Maureen has demonstrated her litigation skills and understanding of medical malpractice claims through the successful representation of healthcare clients to favorable verdicts in jury trials and panel hearings, as well as before various Boards of Licensure in defense of administrative complaints. Her understanding of the rhythms of both civil litigation and administrative claims, combined with her knowledge of how providers and healthcare organizations practice—and the challenges they face every day in providing the best care to patients—guides her strategy in her efforts to obtain the best outcome for her clients.
Maureen has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Medical Malpractice Defense by New England Super Lawyers and was recently selected by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Medical Malpractice Law for Portland, Maine metro area.
As a native to Maine and resident of the Portland area, Maureen enjoys exploring all things outdoors, from the coast to the mountains and everything in between with her two children and spouse. When not in the water or mountains, she might be on a playing field, with time split equally between sidelines cheering on her children and still playing herself.
Working with Maureen on a health care matter
While experienced in general commercial litigation, Maureen Sturtevant focuses her litigation practice on the representation of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals, as well as hospitals and private health care organizations against professional malpractice claims. Using her experience and expertise gained in litigation, Maureen also provides counsel to health care…
Who Maureen represents
Maureen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, litigation, and medical malpractice matters in Portland and the surrounding Maine area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Roger Williams University
J.D. · 2009
Maureen studied at J.D. in Roger Williams University.
Law school and academic background
Maureen completed J.D. in Roger Williams University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maureen runs in Maine is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Maureen has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Maureen Sturtevant's office in Portland
Maureen's primary office is at 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, Maine. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Maureen Sturtevant — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maureen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maureen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Maureen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Portland, Maine
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Maureen
Maureen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Maureen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maureen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maureen Sturtevant
How much does it cost to hire Maureen for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maureen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maureen offer a free consultation?
Maureen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maureen's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Maureen's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in Maine typically take?
Simple health care matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Maureen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maureen take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Maureen is licensed in Maine. Matters governed by Maine law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Maureen will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Maureen?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Maureen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maureen accepting new health care clients right now?
Maureen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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