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Sigmund D. Schutz,
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sschutz@preti.com

Portland, ME 207.791.3000
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  • Cornell Law School (J.D., 1997)
    • Note Editor, Cornell International Law Journal
    • First Prize, Nathan Burkan Memorial Competition
  • Colby College (B.A., cum laude, 1994)
    • Distinction, Government

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May 6, 2026
Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers More
February 25, 2026
Preti Flaherty’s Greg Hansel and Sigmund Schutz Named to Legal 500’s Inaugural U.S. Elite Rankings More
August 21, 2025
Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected by Peers for Inclusion in Best Lawyers in America 2026, Including 3 “Lawyers of the Year” and 3 “Ones to Watch” More
June 23, 2025
12 Preti Attorneys and 9 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 More
August 15, 2024
36 Preti Flaherty Attorneys, including 4 “Ones to Watch” Recognized by National Directory More
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April 14, 2026
NEFAC Legal Fund Supporting Public Records Lawsuit in Maine Murder Case
New England First Amendment Coalition
February 6, 2026
Maine State Police called immigration authorities about 60 times last year
Portland Press Herald
February 5, 2026
News Orgs Urge 1st Circ. To Reject Lobster Industry Libel Suit
Law360
December 31, 2025
Judge Rules Waldo County Must Turn Over Records Tied to Suspect in Sunny Stewart Death
Midcoast Villager
August 15, 2025
Presque Isle’s new process for recommending airlines is illegal, experts say
Bangor Daily News
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Preti Flaherty’s Greg Hansel and Sigmund Schutz Named to Legal 500’s Inaugural U.S. Elite Rankings

Gregory P. Hansel and Sigmund D. Schutz have been recognized by Legal 500 in its inaugural U.S. City Elite Rankings , which spotlight standout legal practitioners at elite firms in specific regions of the...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers

Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers , including 8 Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas nationwide...

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NEFAC Legal Fund Supporting Public Records Lawsuit in Maine Murder Case

The New England First Amendment Coalition has announced support for a public records lawsuit seeking answers about whether a 2024 double homicide in Bath could have been prevented. The suit challenges extensive redactions in...

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