Susan Farnsworth

Susan Farnsworth is a solo attorney in Hallowell, Maine who maintains a general practice with significant work in family law and life-transition matters. She also handles wills, powers of attorney, probate, real estate, personal injury, business transactions, employment, civil rights, and professional-licensing issues, allowing her to assist clients across a broad range of personal and civil legal needs.

Farnsworth earned a B.A. from Bates College in 1969 and a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1976. Her legal education preceded work in state government, public-sector law, and decades of private practice in Maine. This background supports careful analysis, clear writing, and practical problem solving in matters involving family law, wills and probate, real estate, business transactions, employment, civil rights, and licensing matters.

Farnsworth previously held state-government legal roles, including work with the Maine Attorney General’s labor section, before entering private practice in 1990. She has also served in the Maine Legislature and has handled matters involving families, estates, property, employment, civil rights, business arrangements, and professional licensing. Across these matters, she evaluates the legal and factual issues that shape strategy, negotiation, and the available path toward resolution.

Susan Farnsworth brings public-sector, legislative, and private-practice experience to a broad community-based practice. Her work supports clients through family changes, estate and probate needs, property and business matters, and civil disputes that require both legal analysis and practical problem solving. This approach keeps legal strategy connected to the client’s practical objectives and the specific demands of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Susan Farnsworth, Attorney at Law
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Chair, Labor and Employment Section of Maine State Bar Association
• State Representative, Maine Legislature, District 91 (1988-1994)
• Chair, Hallowell Water District
• Chair, Hallowell Solid Waste and Recycling Committee
• Trustee and Vice Chair, Greater Augusta Utilities District (2008)
• Chair, Lewiston Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (1974-1976)
• Member, Hallowell Area Board of Trade
• Member, Rainbow Business and Professional Association
• Member, Kennebec Valley Art Association
• Member, “Yes on 6” PAC, Executive Committee and organizer

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bates College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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