Atty. Alan D. MacEwan
For nearly 30 years, Alan MacEwan has advised businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate matters. Alan focuses on mergers and acquisitions, although he prefers to think of his practice more as “buying and selling companies.” He has successfully negotiated over 100 such transactions ranging from $1 million to $300 million, and combines client-specific expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver on his clients’ transaction objectives.
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME
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About Alan D. MacEwan at a Glance
Alan D. MacEwan is a family law, business, and m&a attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and Maine, Maine State Bar Association. Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1981) and Colby College (BA, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Alan D. MacEwan
- For nearly 30 years, Alan MacEwan has advised businesses, entrepreneurs and investors on a comprehensive spectrum of corporate matters
- Alan focuses on mergers and acquisitions, although he prefers to think of his practice more as “buying and selling companies.” He has successfully negotiated over 100 such transactions ranging from $1 million to $300 million, and combines client-specific expertise with creative problem-solving to deliver on his clients’ transaction objectives
- And, working in a way that is enjoyable for all parties makes the transaction even more rewarding
- having a sense of humor doesn’t hurt either!
- Alan’s clients include small to middle market organizations, closely held and family-owned corporations and companies, individual investors, and investor groups
- The personal side of M&A – working directly with owners and senior management – is tremendously rewarding for Alan
- He equally enjoys assisting these owner-managers with their post-transaction corporate legal needs and has advised numerous boards of directors over the years
- Alan has dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to enhancing the legal profession
- For eight years, he served on the ABA Editorial Committee that published the Model Stock Purchase Agreement, or “RMSPA.” Alan is also devoted to nurturing the legal minds of the future and has taught negotiated transactions at Boston University School of Law as an adjunct professor since 2013
- Alan enjoys spending time with his family of five (plus two dogs), cooking, and playing racket sports
- Deeply committed to civic engagement and community service, Alan has acted as a Corporator on the board of Maine Health/Maine Medical Center for 26 years, and he volunteers at the Preble Street Soup Kitchen
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Alan D. MacEwan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan D. MacEwan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Family Law in Portland
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Business & Corporate Law in Portland
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Portland
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in Portland Choose Alan D. MacEwan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Alan D. MacEwan's practice in the field of family law, business, and m&a.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and Maine, Maine State Bar Association, Alan D. MacEwan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and m&a, Alan D. MacEwan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Alan D. MacEwan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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