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John L. Carpenter is a Shareholder based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Bernstein Shur. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Maine U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1984). Educated at Washington and Lee University (JD, 1984) and Colby College (A.B., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of MEMBERSHIPS Maine State Bar Association American Bar Association Cumberland County Bar Association North Yarmouth Academy. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John L. Carpenter is a lawyer practicing business, corporate governance, mergers & acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Colby College in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
- John practices at Bernstein Shur in Portland, ME
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John L. Carpenter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Carpenter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John L. Carpenter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
John L. Carpenter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →
John L. Carpenter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Maine →
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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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