Atty. Christopher B. Branson
For over 25 years, Christopher has been serving the legal needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. He often serves as general counsel to clients and his experience covers the spectrum of the business cycle, from start-up, to investment and growth, to succession planning and exit strategies.
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME
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About Christopher B. Branson at a Glance
Christopher B. Branson is a family law, business, and securities attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Murray Plumb & Murray. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1990) and Harvard University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher B. Branson
For over 25 years, Christopher has been serving the legal needs of businesses and entrepreneurs. He often serves as general counsel to clients and his experience covers the spectrum of the business cycle, from start-up, to investment and growth, to succession planning and exit strategies. Christopher also has considerable experience with business disputes and has successfully handled commercial litigation in both state and federal courts.
His clients past and present include biotech and technology companies, financial institutions, investment firms, logistics companies, entertainment venues, craft distilleries, winemakers, restaurants and retail businesses.
Christopher has been a frequent lecturer at bar seminars. Some of his areas of interest include:
- Choice of entity and corporate structures
- Intellectual property, including trademarks
- Private investment and private offerings
- Corporate restructuring (including partnership transactions)
- Equity compensation and incentive compensation
- Employment and personnel matters
- Mergers and acquisitions (including sale of business)
- Succession planning
Active in the community, Christopher is both a Board Member and past-President of the American Civil Liberties Union of Maine, and he sits on the Board of Fellows of the Portland Museum of Art. Christopher is resident of Falmouth.
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher B. Branson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher B. Branson 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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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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Why Clients in Portland Choose Christopher B. Branson
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 Christopher B. Branson's practice in the field of family law, business, and securities.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering family law, business, and securities, Christopher B. Branson 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 Christopher B. Branson 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 Christopher B. Branson Handles in Portland
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