Severson, Hand and Nelson, P.A. focuses on providing their area clients with exemplary legal representation at an affordable rate. All three attorneys live in Houlton with their families and have a long history of community involvement and community service. Their dedicated and professional staff stands ready to assist with their clients’ legal needs.
In January of 1966, Gary Severson joined with Albert Putnam to form the law firm of Putnam and Severson located in the Putnam Arcade on the second floor.
In May of 1966, Albert Putnam passed away and Linwood Hand joined the firm. It was renamed Putnam, Severson and Hand. Gary and Linwood were then joined by James Briggs, serving since that time as the firm’s real estate title abstractor. Shortly thereafter, Gary and Lynwood purchased 35 Market Square and relocated the practice to that location.
Gary Severson and Linwood Hand were joined in 1978 by Daniel Nelson. In 1981, Dan became a partner and the firm was renamed Severson, Hand and Nelson, P.A. In the fall of 2002, Stephen Nelson moved back to Houlton from Portland to join the firm. Steve became a partner in 2005. Lynwood passed away in May of 2007. Gary, Dan and Steve continue to operate the busy firm.
Although the firm has a wide practice range, Gary concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration and corporate law. Dan focuses his practice on real estate, municipal representation, civil litigation and family matters. Steve concentrates his practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, corporate law, real estate, and family matters.
Both Steve and Dan are now offering private divorce and family matter mediation services.
The firm continues to be located at 35 Market Square in downtown Houlton. For more information, call 532-6527, email shn@pwless.net, or log on towww.shnlegal.com.
