About Our Attorneys
Experienced, dedicated Maine legal counsel
For more than two decades, the people of Southern Maine and others with business in the state have relied on the attorneys of Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A. for professional and responsive legal service. Our attorneys have diverse and complementary areas of legal experience, and share common values and a deep commitment to our clients. We are proud that most of our new clients are referred to us by current or former satisfied clients.
Thomas G. Ainsworth has been a lifelong Maine resident and dedicated advocate for more than 35 years for the firm's clients, focusing his practice in the areas of business law, financial restructuring, domestic relations, family law, and probate. [Read more]
Paul E. Thelin has been in practice for over 35 years and brings this considerable knowledge and experience to all aspects of real estate law and litigation, including financing, foreclosure, and title issues. [Read more]
Robert M. Raftice, Jr. was born and raised in Maine. He has a commanding local presence and focuses his practice on elder care, estate and Medicaid planning, civil litigation, bankruptcy, and criminal defense. [Read more]
Jerome J. Gamache is an accomplished litigator and negotiator, representing clients who have suffered personal injuries or the wrongful death of a loved one, as well as litigation arising out of business and commercial disputes, probate, and real estate. He also provides creditor services and conducts residential and commercial real estate transactions. [Read more]
Michael F. Vaillancourt is a Maine native and provides skilled representation to clients in the areas of business law, civil litigation, criminal defense, landlord-tenant law, commercial collections, domestic relations, real estate, municipal and zoning law, and business law. [Read more]
John A. Turcotte is an effective litigator practicing in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations law, real estate law, zoning law, business law, commercial collections, and foreclosures. [Read more]
David E. Stearns focuses his practice on the areas of family law, estate planning, probate, personal injury, foreclosure, and debt collection. [Read more]
Christopher P. Leddy focuses his practice on the areas of family law, guardian ad litem, family law mediations, elder law, civil litigation, and criminal defense. [Read more]
Our history in South Portland
The firm began its journey in 1980 when Thomas Ainsworth and his wife, Kathryn Monahan Ainsworth, started the firm, as Ainsworth & Ainsworth, P.A. Paul Thelin, of Pinansky & Thelin, P.A. was a law school classmate of Tom Ainsworth and longtime friend. In 1987, they merged the two firms and became Ainsworth & Thelin, P.A. Robert Raftice joined the firm in 1992 and became a shareholder in 1997. Jerome Gamache joined the firm in 2000 and became a shareholder in 2004. Michael Vaillancourt joined in 2002 and became a shareholder in 2008. John Turcotte joined in 2005, followed by David Stearns in 2008.
Contact us to discuss you legal needs
Individuals and businesses in Southern Maine rely on the skill and professionalism of the attorneys at Ainsworth Thelin. Call us at 207-767-4824, or contact us online to find out how we can help you.
