Atty. E. William "Bill" Stockmeyer
Bill Stockmeyer devotes his practice to advising municipalities, schools, and other local government entities on a wide variety of ever-evolving financial and business matters. Leader of the firm’s Public Finance Group, Bill is rated AV, the highest rating awarded by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in Best Lawyers in America in both Public Finance Law and Education Law, and is elected to the American College of Bond Counsel.
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E. William "Bill" Stockmeyer is a business and education attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1986) and Cornell University (—, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bill Stockmeyer devotes his practice to advising municipalities, schools, and other local government entities on a wide variety of ever-evolving financial and business matters
- Leader of the firm’s Public Finance Group, Bill is rated AV, the highest rating awarded by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in Best Lawyers in America in both Public Finance Law and Education Law, and is elected to the American College of Bond Counsel
- Bill guides clients through bond issuance, budgetary matters, school funding, state education subsidies, school reorganization, construction/renovation projects, public bidding and procurement, town meetings/referendums, real estate, state-level legislation, and public board conflicts of interest
- A seasoned practitioner who is keenly attuned to the dynamics driving multi-stakeholder decisions, Bill understands the premium his clients place on clear, practical, and timely advice and assistance, especially in the face of local uncertainty and conflict
- Sensitive to the unique fiscal situation of public entities, Bill often suggests cost-effective solutions that save them significant funds
- Bill is approved as local counsel by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank and the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, and he is listed in the “Red Book” of Municipal Bond Attorneys
- He serves as bond counsel and issuer’s counsel to his clients on general obligation bonds, lease purchase transactions, and working capital (“TRAN” and “TAN”) financings, as well as on tax credit bonds, revenue bonds, private activity bonds, current and advance refundings, remedial actions, and private letter rulings
- In his free time, Bill enjoys being with his family, tackling home improvement projects, and reading nautical historical novels by Patrick O’Brian
- Dedicated to community needs, Bill also serves on both the Board and the Finance Committee of The Morrison Center
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
E. William "Bill" Stockmeyer is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
E. William "Bill" Stockmeyer is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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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