Atty. John W. Gulliver

Atty. John W. Gulliver

Mr. John W.

Portland Portland 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (207) 800-9509 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John W. Gulliver at a glance

John W. Gulliver is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Maine (1977), U.S. District Court of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1977), and U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1984). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1977) and Yale University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland County, Maine State, American, Inter-American, International and Federal Energy Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John W. Gulliver is a lawyer practicing administrative law, energy regulation law, international law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Gulliver's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

John W. Gulliver is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Maine →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 W. Gulliver

Where is John W. Gulliver's law office located?
John W. Gulliver's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Gulliver handle?
John W. Gulliver focuses on environmental, government, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has John W. Gulliver practiced law?
John W. Gulliver has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John W. Gulliver go to law school?
John W. Gulliver earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact John W. Gulliver for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Gulliver 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 W. Gulliver received?
John W. Gulliver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Yale University
- 1977
B.A.
Yale University
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court of Maine U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1984

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