John P. Gause, Esq.
Eastern Maine Law is here to help you. John Gause formed Eastern Maine Law to handle discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases on behalf of individuals.
Why Choose Eastern Maine Law
Experienced Trial Lawyer
John Gause has been a trial lawyer for 25 years. Before opening Eastern Maine Law, he was a partner in a leading statewide trial law firm and the lawyer for the Maine Human Rights Commission. He has tried countless employment discrimination, civil rights, and personal injury cases to juries.Statewide Reputation
John Gause has a record of success that has earned him a statewide reputation. Clients find their way to Eastern Maine Law after being referred by other lawyers around the state. They do so because they are confident that John will handle your case skillfully and with care.Personal Attention
John Gause will be your lawyer at Eastern Maine Law. He personally represents each client here. John opened this firm to be able to handle your case himself so that it receives the attention it deserves. He will not assign your case to someone else.Former Counsel for the Maine Human Rights Commission
John Gause was the Commission Counsel at the Maine Human Rights Commission for eight years. He represented the Commission in court in discrimination cases, drafted laws and regulations, and was responsible for all legal activity of the Commission.
Employment Discrimination
People should succeed based on merit. Yet sometimes they are denied the same chance because of prejudice or stereotypes. Sometimes something beyond their control requires a minor adjustment to level the playing field.
About Employment Discrimination
Personal Injury
Accidents happen. But the law provides a remedy if you are injured from someone else’s carelessness. When that happens, you have the right to to be paid for your medical expenses, lost wages, and what changed because of your injuries.
About Personal Injury
Civil Rights
Our constitutional rights are supposed to prevent the government from abusing its power. The government is there to serve us. It cannot keep us from speaking our minds freely or treat us unequally or cruelly.
About Civil RightsClient Feedback
“Thank you so much for your help. This outcome would not have been possible without you.”
Client - MidCoast
“You were more than fair, patient, and honest with me. Thank you for your kindness.”
Client - Hancock County
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Client - Penobscot County
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Client - Kennebec County
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Client - Penobscot County
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Client - Hancock County
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Client - Aroostook County
“Thanks again for all of your hard work and for representing my truth.”
Client - Downeast
“I feel that words are inadequate to convey how grateful I am to you.”
Client - MidCoast
“I can’t express how grateful I am to you. . . I feel like a psychological burden [h]as been lifted off of me and that is priceless.”
Client - Penobscot County
“[T]hank you for your help and good sound advice.”
Client - MidCoast
“John thanks for believing in me.”
Client - Cumberland County
“Just wanted to say thanks so much again for your work on my case. It truly was a pleasure working with you!”
Client - Kennebec County
"I want you to know how appreciative I am for your professionalism, guidance, wisdom, and kindness. . . . I am now feeling the wind at my back helping me move forward to a different and much better place."
Client - Hancock County
“Thank you very much. I can always count on you!!”
Client - Penobscot County
“You did an excellent job representing the issues and I thank you for that.”
Client - York County
“Thanks again. I'm really pleased with what you were able to do for me.”
Client - Aroostook County
“You truly are a lifesaver. Thank-you.”
Client - MidCoast
“You worked hard and quick to resolve this for me and I am truly grateful.”
Client - Androscoggin County
"Thank you John, very much for seeing us through all this. We greatly appreciate your wisdom, time & effort, you've been a huge help thru challenging times & we were lucky to have had you by our side!!!"
