Atty. John L. Carpenter

Atty. John L. Carpenter

Technology firms, manufacturers, beverage companies, health care companies, nonprofits, and oil and gas companies have all benefited from John’s thoughtful, pragmatic strategic direction on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and agreements, and debt and equity financings. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, finance growth, or negotiate an acquisition agreement, John has the experience and acumen to help you meet your business goals.

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Technology firms, manufacturers, beverage companies, health care companies, nonprofits, and oil and gas companies have all benefited from John’s thoughtful, pragmatic strategic direction on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and agreements, and debt and equity financings. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, finance growth, or negotiate an acquisition agreement, John has the experience and acumen to help you meet your business goals.

John is also very experienced in:
  • Counseling boards and management regarding governance matters, operating issues, business development opportunities and tactics, operations, and transactional matters
  • Advising companies and investors regarding private equity investments and agreements
  • Advising acquirers and sellers regarding business sales and acquisitions
  • Licensing and distribution agreements and relationships, including franchising
  • Advising start-up companies

Education

JD
Washington and Lee University
- 1984
BA
Colby College
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Franchise Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland (ME)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland (ME)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law, Portland (ME)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Maine, State of Maine

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