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Michael G. Messerschmidt,
Of Counsel
mmesserschmidt@preti.com

Portland, ME 207.791.3000
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  • Maine
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  • University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1978)
  • Harvard University (B.A., cum laude, 1975)

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February 25, 2022 Article
Employers May See Increased Accommodation Requests in 2022
September 30, 2021 Article
Employees Who Refuse to Comply with a Mandatory Vaccination Policy are Generally Ineligible to Receive Unemployment Benefits
March 18, 2020 Article
Alert: COVID-19 Update for ME and NH Employers
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Attorney Michael Messerschmidt Selected by Peers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Best Lawyers in America 2023

Preti Flaherty attorney Michael G. Messerschmidt has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2023 as the “Lawyer of the Year” in the field of Labor Law ­– Management. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in...

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Employers May See Increased Accommodation Requests in 2022

The Covid-19 pandemic has created a multitude of challenges for employers. As more employees return to the office in 2022—whether full-time or on a hybrid schedule—employers will face difficult compliance questions and, most likely...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Recognized for ILAP Support

Several Preti Flaherty attorneys were recognized for their support by the The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) in its  2021 Annual Report . ILAP's goal is to help low-income immigrants improve their legal status and promote...

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46 Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2023, Including 6 “Lawyers of the Year”

Forty-six Preti Flaherty attorneys have been named to Best Lawyers in America 2023, including three “Ones to Watch” and six “Lawyer of the Year” recipients. Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America is considered a...

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