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Dan is a native of Aroostook County. He received a BA from the University of Southern Maine and his law degree from the University of Maine School of Law where he served as Executive Editor of the Maine Law Review. Following law school, Dan joined Maines largest law firm where he honed his skills as an attorney and where he was elected Partner, and... ultimately Partner-in-Charge of the Firms Augusta, Maine attorneys. As Dans fellow Augusta-based partners announced their plans to retire, he decided the time was right to strike out on his own. Dan founded The Law Offices of Daniel J. Stevens, LLC with the mission of providing top-shelf legal services but with rates that take advantage of the lower overhead costs that derive from a boutique sized firm. Giving back and serving all Mainers, regardless of their backgrounds or economic status, has been an important part of Dans legal career. Dan was a founding member of a group of attorneys who volunteered to provide free legal services to members of our military following the events of 9/11. He also received an award from the Volunteer Lawyers Project for his pro bono service and served as Chair of the State of Maine Fee Arbitration Commission. Named 2015 Augusta Maine Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury Paintiffs by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers Stevens & Day named to the 2015 Best Law Firms list by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in 3 categories: Personal Injury Plaintiffs, Commercial Litigation, and Litigation Construction. Avery grew up on Vinalhaven and graduated from Vinalhaven High School before attending the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Avery graduated from Harvard Law School in 2009 and has been admitted to the Bar in Maine and Massachusetts. Prior to joining Dan Stevens, Avery served as the Governors Chief Legal Counsel, providing the Governor with advice on legal matters, as well as working with a variety of governmental agencies, including the Judicial Branch; the Office of the Attorney General; the Governors Judicial ...Read More