Atty. Christopher E. Howard
Mr. Christopher E.
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About Christopher E. Howard at a glance
Christopher E. Howard is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in Maine (1982). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1982) and Bates College (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State and American Bar Associations National Association of Bond Lawyers American Insurance Attorneys Federation of Insurance and Corporate Counsel. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher E. Howard is a lawyer practicing mergers / acquisitions, construction / development, international law and 5 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Bates College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Christopher practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher E. Howard is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Christopher E. Howard is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
Christopher E. Howard is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Maine →
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
Christopher E. Howard is one of 36,155 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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 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.
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