Atty. James G. Good

Atty. James G. Good

Mr. James G.

Portland Portland 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James G. Good at a glance

James G. Good is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on ip, tax, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maine (1974). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1974) and University of Maine (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State (Member, State and Federal Taxation Section) and American (Member, Committee on State and Local Taxes, Section on Taxation and Member, State and Local Taxation Subcommittee, Litigation Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James G. Good is a lawyer practicing state and local taxation, intellectual property, appeals
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Maine in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

James G. Good's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G. Good 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.

James G. Good is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

James G. Good is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Maine →

Appellate Practice

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

James G. Good 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 James G. Good

Where is James G. Good's law office located?
James G. Good'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 James G. Good handle?
James G. Good focuses on ip, tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has James G. Good practiced law?
James G. Good has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James G. Good go to law school?
James G. Good earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact James G. Good for a consultation?
You can contact James G. Good 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 James G. Good received?
James G. Good's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1974
B.A.
University of Maine
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1974

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