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- Northeastern University School of Law
, J.D., 1995 (Judicial Intern for U.S. District Judge D. Brock Hornby; Recipient of the Irving M. Perlmutter Family Trust Scholarship)
- University of Delaware
, M.S.S., 1985
- Michigan State University
, B.A., 1983
Matthew J. LaMourie is an attorney in the firm's Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups. His practice concentrates in labor and employment litigation, where he represents a full range of corporate clients in matters encompassing wrongful termination claims, labor relations, workplace harassment and discrimination claims, wage and hour compliance, business immigration, and OSHA compliance.
For over ten years, Matthew has represented clients in numerous industries, including the health care, publishing, energy, manufacturing and telecommunications sectors. His clients include not only firms located in Maine, but throughout northern New England and Atlantic Canada. He frequently draws upon his varied professional experience to counsel clients in ways to avoid or resolve employment and labor disputes. In addition, he manages the firm's growing visa processing and business immigration practice.
Matthew and his wife Mary C. Hartman, and their three sons, live on Cousins Island, in Yarmouth, Maine.
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Maine State Bar Association
- American Immigration Lawyers Association
Admissions
Massachusetts; Maine; New Hampshire; U.S. District Court, District of Maine; U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Civic Involvement
Board of Directors, Children's Theatre of Maine
Pro bono panel for the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project
Former Chair, Portland's Civil Service Commission (1999-2002)
Representative Matters
Avoiding Litigation in Federal Wage and Hour Suit - Matthew successfully negotiated the conclusion of a federal wage and hour enforcement action brought against a client with industrial workforces located in several states. In addition to assisting the client in... read more >>
Avoiding Litigation in Federal Wage and Hour Suit - Matthew successfully negotiated the conclusion of a federal wage and hour enforcement action brought against a client with industrial workforces located in several states. In addition to assisting the client in avoiding costly litigation involving the U.S. Department of Labor and several former employees, he developed firm-wide solutions aimed at ensuring future FLSA compliance.
Corporate Reorganization and Execution - Matthew was integral in the creation of a new operations and maintenance company for a multinational energy company. In connection with a pending refinancing transaction, Matthew analyzed how a necessary corporate... read more >>
Corporate Reorganization and Execution - Matthew was integral in the creation of a new operations and maintenance company for a multinational energy company. In connection with a pending refinancing transaction, Matthew analyzed how a necessary corporate reorganization would change the client's legal and employment-related obligations, planned the tasks and timing related to the reorganization, then quarterbacked its
execution.
LaMourie, Matthew, Matt
Matthew J. LaMourie is a Partner in the Portland, ME office. He focuses his practice on Labor & Employment Law and Litigation.
Nickname: Matt