Portland Buy Local Campaign Proudly Supported By Joe Bornstein

The Law Offices of Joe Bornstein is proud to support Buy Local, a campaign of the Portland Independent Business & Community Alliance, in an effort to keep Portland independent. Launched in 2006, Buy Local aims to give a voice to locally owned businesses in the community and demonstrate to consumers the importance of supporting the local economy. 

Here are the Top Five Reasons to Buy Local This Holiday Season: 

#5 Make Portland Stand Out - Portland places a high value on individuality and residents consider our local businesses a source of pride. Where we eat, shop and hang out makes our neighborhoods, city and state our home.

#4 Benefit From Local Owners' Expertise - Local business owners and employees possess a level of expertise and a passion for the products they sell. Independent businesses are owned by people who live and work in our community and are committed to investing in Portland's future.

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What To Do Directly After A Car Accident - An Important Checklist

It is inevitable that car accidents happen. Even with proper safety precautions, accidents happen daily. With hope, they won’t include you or a loved one, but they are, however, accidents. And the worst part is that they’re unpredictable.

While no one expects to be in an accident, it’s important to be prepared in the event that one occurs.

The following is an important list of steps to follow immediately after being involved in a motor vehicle accident:

STAY WHERE YOU ARE. State law requires that you not leave the scene of an accident.

TAKE NECESSARY SAFETY MEASURES. Use flags, flares, etc to make yourself visible to other drivers and prevent further accidents.

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Law Night - Call Joe Bornstein Until 10 P.M.

It’s November and at this law firm that only means one thing – Law Night!

Back by popular demand, on Thursday, November 17, the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein will be extending our business hours once again to accommodate Mainers who are unable to phone us during the day.

The following are some significant numbers associated with Law Night:

Five. Our law firm will remain open for five additional hours on Thursday, November 17 to accommodate Mainers. Our Law Night hours will be from 5pm until 10pm.

One. We are the one-and-only law firm to offer an additional five hours of office time to field legal questions from Mainers about: motor vehicle accidents, personal injury, social security disability, medical malpractice and workers’ compensation.

Zero. It costs zero dollars to call our office and seek the help of our experienced legal professionals. Law Night is a free and convenient way for Mainers to gain access to justice well into the evening.

We invite you to give us a call at 1-800-CALL-JOE (1-800-2255-563) on Thursday, November 17 from 5pm until 10pm to speak with a member of our legal team and be a part of "Law Night.”