Business & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 41+ Years Experience
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About Anthony E. Perkins at a Glance
Anthony E. Perkins is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Colby College (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS Maine State Bar Association New Hampshire Bar Association American Bar Association Lex Mundi Technology and IP Committees Board of the Maine Center for Entrepreneurial Development Top Gun Program Mentor. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Anthony E. Perkins
- Mr. Anthony E. Perkins is a lawyer practicing business, corporate governance, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
- Anthony received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Anthony practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Anthony E. Perkins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Anthony E. Perkins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Anthony E. Perkins is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Intellectual Property in Portland
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Anthony E. Perkins is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Portland
Anthony E. Perkins is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
Securities Law in Portland
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Jurisdictional Context
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
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Anthony E. Perkins
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 Anthony E. Perkins's practice in the field of business, ip, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Anthony E. Perkins brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and m&a, Anthony E. Perkins 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 Anthony E. Perkins 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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Common Legal Issues Anthony E. Perkins Handles in Portland
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