Atty. James M. Bowie

Atty. James M. Bowie

Mr. James M.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About James M. Bowie at a glance

James M. Bowie is a Managing Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Thompson Bowie & Hatch LLC. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. District Court of Maine U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of Maine (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (1987). Educated at University of Maine (J.D., 1977) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County Maine State and American (Member, Tort and Insurance Section, Center for Professional Responsibility) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute Professional Ethic Commission of the Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James M. Bowie is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, professional liability, products liability and 4 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • James practices at Thompson Bowie & Hatch LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

James M. Bowie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M. Bowie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

James M. Bowie is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maine →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James M. Bowie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maine →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James M. Bowie is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maine →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James M. Bowie is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 M. Bowie

Where is James M. Bowie's law office located?
James M. Bowie's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Thompson Bowie & Hatch LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M. Bowie handle?
James M. Bowie focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has James M. Bowie practiced law?
James M. Bowie has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did James M. Bowie go to law school?
James M. Bowie earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact James M. Bowie for a consultation?
You can contact James M. Bowie 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 M. Bowie received?
James M. Bowie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Maine
- 1977
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine U.S. District Court of Maine U.S. Bankruptcy Court - District of Maine
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987

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