Atty. John D. Gleason

Atty. John D. Gleason

Mr. John D.

Portland Portland 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Gleason at a glance

John D. Gleason is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Curtis Thaxter LLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, civil rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Maine (1985). Educated at University of Wisconsin (B.A. Phi, 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State (Member, Health Law Section) and American (Member, Antitrust Section) Bar Associations Maine Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John D. Gleason is a lawyer practicing employment law, corporate law, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Curtis Thaxter LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Gleason's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Gleason handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John D. Gleason is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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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 John D. Gleason

Where is John D. Gleason's law office located?
John D. Gleason's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Curtis Thaxter LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Gleason handle?
John D. Gleason focuses on employment, business, ip, civil rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has John D. Gleason practiced law?
John D. Gleason has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John D. Gleason go to law school?
John D. Gleason earned their education at (B.A. Phi, 1980).
How can I contact John D. Gleason for a consultation?
You can contact John D. Gleason 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 John D. Gleason received?
John D. Gleason's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Phi
University of Wisconsin
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1985

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