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Tenacious Advocacy for the People of Portland, Maine
When you are facing a life-altering legal challenge, whether from a serious personal injury or a criminal accusation, the quality of your legal representation is paramount. At Turndorf Law, P.A. in Portland, Maine, we provide the tenacious, no-nonsense advocacy you need and the results you deserve. 🏛️ Led by attorney Michael Turndorf, a highly respected trial lawyer with over 29 years of litigation experience, our firm is founded on the principle that achieving our clients’ goals is vital. We are not a high-volume firm; we are a dedicated practice that provides individual attention with the strength and determination of an army. We understand the stress and uncertainty that legal issues bring, which is why we ensure your calls are returned, your questions are answered, and your problems are solved with skill, compassion, and efficiency. Our reputation is built on our clients’ success, and we fight tirelessly to uphold it in every single case.
A Dual Focus on Justice: Injury and Defense
Turndorf Law, P.A. concentrates its practice on two critical areas of law: fighting for the rights of the injured and defending the accused. This dual focus gives us a unique and comprehensive perspective on the legal system. Attorney Michael Turndorf’s background as a former assistant district attorney and drug prosecutor provides an invaluable advantage, offering deep insight into the opposition’s strategies in both civil and criminal courts. We are prepared to take on the most complex cases, leveraging a meticulous approach and, when necessary, a highly experienced private investigator to uncover every critical detail. 🕵️♂️
- Accident and Injury Lawyers: We represent individuals who have been harmed due to negligence in motor vehicle accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian injuries, and slip and fall incidents.
- Medical Malpractice Lawyers: Our firm holds healthcare providers accountable for medical errors, including surgical mistakes, birth injuries, failure to diagnose cancer, and improper hospital care.
- Wrongful Death Lawyers: We provide compassionate and resolute legal support for families who have lost a loved one due to the wrongful acts or negligence of others, seeking the justice and compensation they deserve.
- Criminal Defense Lawyers: As a highly experienced former prosecutor, Michael Turndorf provides a powerful defense for clients facing any felony or misdemeanor charge, including drug offenses, OUI/DUI, domestic violence, and probation violations.
The ‘Issue Tornado’: A Reputation Forged in the Courtroom
Attorney Michael Turndorf’s reputation for relentless preparation and commanding presence in the courtroom is well-known and respected by peers and prosecutors throughout Maine. A sitting judge once referred to him as an ‘issue tornado,’ a testament to his ability to meticulously dissect a case and powerfully advocate for his clients. 🌪️ This same spirit is brought to every case, large or small. While we are skilled negotiators who have successfully resolved many cases favorably without a trial, our opponents know we are always armed with significant trial experience and are fully prepared to go to court to fight for our clients. This readiness for battle often leads to substantial settlements in personal injury claims and highly successful results in criminal cases. Our priority is you, and our track record proves it.
Your Advocate is a Phone Call Away
You do not have to navigate the complexities of the legal system alone. Turndorf Law, P.A. is ready to stand by your side, protect your rights, and fight for the best possible outcome. We have a long history of helping clients in every state and federal court in Maine and Massachusetts. If you have been injured or are under investigation, take the first step toward resolving your legal problem today. Contact our Portland office to discuss your case with an attorney who will treat your file as the most important one in the office, because to you, it is. We are here to provide the advice you want and the advocacy you need. 📞
Specializing In
Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Surgical Errors, Failure to Diagnose, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Pedestrian Injuries, Truck Accidents, Dog Bites, Felony Defense, Misdemeanor Defense, Drug Offenses
Address & Location
Located in the historic Old Port / City Center area of Downtown Portland, Maine.
Building Location
The office is located in the Post Office Square Building at 120 Exchange Street, a prominent 6-story commercial structure adjacent to Portland City Hall and close to the popular Arabica coffee shop.
Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of the building at 120 Exchange Street, then use the elevator or stairs to ascend to the 4th Floor to reach the office of Turndorf Law, P.A.
Parking Details
Convenient parking options include the landlord-owned Chestnut Street Parking Garage, the public Top of the Old Port Parking Lot, and metered street-side parking on Exchange Street.
Public Transit
Served by Greater Portland METRO Route 1 (Congress Street); nearest stop is at Monument Square.
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