Sigmund D. "Sig" Schutz
About Sigmund D. Schutz
Sigmund D. Schutz is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Sigmund D. Schutz is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Maine
- Appellate Practice
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Securities
Current Firm: Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios LLP
Education: Cornell University, graduated 1997 and Colby College, graduated 1994
Location: Portland, ME
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