Atty. John P. Erler

Atty. John P. Erler

Mr. John P.

Portland Portland 58 yrs experience 58 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Erler at a glance

John P. Erler is a Member based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Curtis Thaxter LLC. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, environmental, government, and adr. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1969). Educated at University of Connecticut (J.D., 1968) and Grinnell College (B.A., 1961). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John P. Erler is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, administrative law, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1961, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices at Curtis Thaxter LLC in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Erler's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John P. Erler is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Land Use & Zoning

John P. Erler is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Maine →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John P. Erler is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John P. Erler is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maine →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

John P. Erler 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 John P. Erler

Where is John P. Erler's law office located?
John P. Erler'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 P. Erler handle?
John P. Erler focuses on business, zoning, environmental, government, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has John P. Erler practiced law?
John P. Erler has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John P. Erler go to law school?
John P. Erler earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1961).
How can I contact John P. Erler for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Erler 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 P. Erler received?
John P. Erler's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Connecticut
- 1968
B.A.
Grinnell College
- 1961

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1969

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