Atty. Brian M. Rayback

Atty. Brian M. Rayback

Mr. Brian M.

Portland Portland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian M. Rayback at a glance

Brian M. Rayback is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on ip, zoning, litigation, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maine (1998) and Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1999). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1998) and Colby College (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maine State, Massachussetts and American Bar Associations Cleaves Law Library. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Brian M. Rayback is a lawyer practicing environmental, appeals, litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Brian practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Brian M. Rayback's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian M. Rayback handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brian M. Rayback is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

Land Use & Zoning

Brian M. Rayback is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Brian M. Rayback is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Brian M. Rayback is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Brian M. Rayback is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian M. Rayback

Where is Brian M. Rayback's law office located?
Brian M. Rayback's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian M. Rayback handle?
Brian M. Rayback focuses on ip, zoning, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Brian M. Rayback practiced law?
Brian M. Rayback has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Brian M. Rayback go to law school?
Brian M. Rayback earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Brian M. Rayback for a consultation?
You can contact Brian M. Rayback directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian M. Rayback received?
Brian M. Rayback's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1998
B.A.
Colby College
- 1995

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1998
Massachusetts U.S. District Court, District of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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