Joshua A. Tardy

Joshua A. Tardy is an of counsel attorney with Rudman Winchell in Bangor, Maine. He works with the firm’s litigation team on civil and criminal matters, real estate issues, business counseling, and municipal and land use concerns. He also maintains an affiliation with Mitchell, Tardy, and Jackson, a governmental affairs firm. His legal practice draws on experience with business clients, courtroom disputes, and the legislative process in Maine.

Joshua earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, with distinction, from the University of Maine at Orono in 1990. He graduated with a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1993 and was admitted to the Maine bar that year. His political science and legal education support his work across litigation and government-related matters, including legal issues affected by public policy and administrative decision-making.

He began practicing at Rudman Winchell as an associate in 1993 before helping establish Mitchell, Tardy, and Jackson. His litigation practice includes business and corporate disputes, criminal defense, real estate matters, and family-related proceedings. He has also served as a member of the Maine House of Representatives for District 25 and as House Minority Leader. Those roles give him experience with legislative procedure and the interests of parties affected by public decisions.

Joshua A. Tardy combines private legal practice with a background in legislative service and governmental affairs. His work requires an understanding of how court processes, business concerns, and governmental decisions can overlap. He assists clients with evaluating legal positions and addressing conflicts through advice or litigation. His continuing association with both law practice and governmental affairs helps connect practical legal questions with the public institutions that shape them.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rudman Winchell
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Representative to the Legislature (District 25), Maine House of Representatives
• Member, Mitchell, Tardy, and Jackson

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maine Orono
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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