Atty. John W. Masland

Atty. John W. Masland

John W. Masland is a lawyer practicing finance, banking law, business law and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (857) 810-7304

Profile Summary

About John W. Masland at a glance

John W. Masland is an Associate based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and poa. Admitted to practice in Maine US District Court of Maine (2014), Commonwealth of Massachusetts (2015), Massachusetts (2015), and State of California (2017). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2014) and Bowdoin College Class of 2008 (—). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John W. Masland is a lawyer practicing finance, banking law, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Bowdoin College in 2008, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • John practices at Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

John W. Masland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John W. Masland 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 W. Masland is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John W. Masland is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →

Power of Attorney

John W. Masland is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 venue, 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.

Looking for additional Maine attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Portland or all attorneys in Maine.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John W. Masland

Where is John W. Masland's law office located?
John W. Masland's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Perkins Thompson Attorneys & Counselors at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John W. Masland handle?
John W. Masland focuses on business, bankruptcy, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has John W. Masland practiced law?
John W. Masland has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did John W. Masland go to law school?
John W. Masland earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (—).
How can I contact John W. Masland for a consultation?
You can contact John W. Masland 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.

Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2014
Bowdoin College Class of 2008
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maine US District Court of Maine
Admitted: 2014
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Admitted: 2015
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2015
State of California
Admitted: 2017

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.