Liz Scheffee

Liz Scheffee is a family law attorney, mediator, and arbitrator with more than 35 years of experience helping people resolve difficult domestic matters. Her work at Scheffee Law focuses on divorce, child custody, financial disputes, premarital agreements, and post-judgment conflicts. After a long litigation career, she shifted her practice toward alternative dispute resolution, helping parties reach practical outcomes without extended court battles. Clients value her clear guidance, careful analysis, and ability to address sensitive legal issues while promoting respectful communication and solutions.

Liz earned a B.A. from the University of Virginia and later received a J.D. from the School of Law of the University of Virginia. Her academic training provided a strong foundation in legal research, writing, negotiation, and problem-solving. The combination of liberal arts study and legal education helped prepare her for a career addressing complex family law matters. She uses that knowledge to evaluate facts, explain legal options, and guide clients through important decisions with confidence, professionalism, and practical judgment.

Liz has handled matters involving interstate and international family law issues, including Hague Convention cases and custody jurisdiction disputes throughout her career. She has served in leadership roles within major legal organizations and has contributed to projects that improved access to legal services. Her work helped support limited scope representation for individuals who could not afford full legal assistance. She has also written and presented educational programs, sharing knowledge with attorneys and legal professionals across the country for years.

Liz Scheffee has assisted a wide range of clients, including parents, business owners, public figures, and other individuals facing challenging family law matters. She is known for approaching disputes with professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to fair resolution. As a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, she has earned recognition for her legal abilities and ethical standards. Her mediation and arbitration work helps families reduce conflict, clarify responsibilities, and reach durable agreements that support future stability and cooperation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney/Owner, Scheffee Law, LLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• President, Chair, Maine Bar Association, Family Law Section (2001)
• President, Maine Bar Foundation
• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Virginia
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Virginia
  Bachelor of Arts

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