Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Advocate in Maine
Eastern Maine Law was founded by John Gause, a seasoned trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases. Our firm was established to provide individuals with dedicated legal representation, ensuring their rights are enforced through litigation when necessary. With a background as former Commission Counsel for the Maine Human Rights Commission and a partner at a leading statewide trial firm, we bring unparalleled expertise to every case. Our practice is built on personal attentionJohn Gause personally represents each client, ensuring no case is delegated to junior attorneys. Recognized statewide for our success in complex litigation, we are committed to achieving justice for individuals facing discrimination, civil rights violations, and personal injury.Our contingency fee model ensures access to justice without upfront costs, as we only collect fees upon successful recovery. Clients consistently praise our professionalism, empathy, and tenacity in navigating challenging legal battles. We serve clients across Maine, leveraging deep local knowledge and a robust network of legal referrals. Our mission remains steadfast: to vindicate rights and secure fair compensation for every client we represent.
Services
Employment Discrimination
Civil Rights
Personal Injury
Disability Discrimination
Housing Discrimination
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of trial experience in discrimination and civil rights cases.
- Our team provides personal attention with direct representation by John Gause.
- Former counsel for the Maine Human Rights Commission with legislative expertise.
- Statewide reputation built on successful jury trial outcomes.
- Contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs for clients.
What people say
Unequaled professionalism
Lifesaver
Personal attention
Hard work
Tenacious advocate
Services
Employment Discrimination
We represent individuals facing workplace discrimination based on protected classes like race, disability, or age. Our firm handles cases involving harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation, ensuring clients receive fair compensation. With extensive trial experience, we advocate for justice through settlements or litigation.
Civil Rights
Our practice enforces civil rights violations under federal and state constitutions. We handle cases involving government misconduct, housing discrimination, and public accommodation issues. By leveraging deep legal expertise, we secure remedies for clients through court proceedings or mediation.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured due to negligence or intentional acts, including auto accidents and unsafe premises. Our contingency fee model ensures access to justice while pursuing compensation for medical costs, lost wages, and emotional distress through settlements or trials.
Disability Discrimination
We advocate for individuals discriminated against due to disabilities in employment or housing. Our services include securing reasonable accommodations and challenging unfair treatment, ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws.
Housing Discrimination
Our firm addresses housing discrimination based on protected classes like race or disability. We assist tenants and buyers in resolving cases involving eviction, rental denials, or harassment through legal action or negotiation with housing authorities.
People
John P. Gause
Esq.
John Gause is a trial lawyer with 30 years of experience in civil rights and discrimination cases. Formerly with the Maine Human Rights Commission and a statewide law firm, he now personally represents clients in litigation across Maine.
Questions
What areas of law does Eastern Maine Law specialize in?
We focus on employment discrimination, civil rights, personal injury, disability discrimination, and housing discrimination cases.
How are legal fees structured?
Most cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning we only collect fees if we secure compensation for you.
Will my case go to trial?
Cases may resolve through settlement, mediation, or trial. We prepare every case for trial but respect your decision on the best path forward.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients across Maine, including Cumberland, Penobscot, and York counties.
What experience does John Gause have?
John has 30 years of trial experience, including roles at the Maine Human Rights Commission and as a partner at a leading law firm.
