Business Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 53+ Years Experience
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About Eric P. Stauffer at a Glance
Eric P. Stauffer is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, m&a, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1973) and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1972) and New College of Florida (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County and Maine State Bar Associations Arizona State Bar The District of Columbia Bar National Health Lawyers Association American College of Mortgage Attorneys. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric P. Stauffer
- Mr. Eric P. Stauffer is a lawyer practicing commercial finance law, business acquisitions, real estate development law and 5 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from New College of Florida in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Eric practices at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Eric P. Stauffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric P. Stauffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business Formation in Portland
Eric P. Stauffer is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Maine →
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric P. Stauffer is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real Estate Law in Portland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Eric P. Stauffer is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Portland
Eric P. Stauffer is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
Government & Administrative Law in Portland
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Eric P. Stauffer is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maine →
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 Eric P. Stauffer
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 Eric P. Stauffer's practice in the field of formation, business, real estate, m&a, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric P. Stauffer brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona and District of Columbia, Eric P. Stauffer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and real estate, Eric P. Stauffer 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 Eric P. Stauffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric P. Stauffer Handles in Portland
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric P. Stauffer has experience with under Maine law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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