Atty. Mark V. Franco
Mark Franco is a seasoned litigator with more than 35 years of experience in state and federal courts, advocacy before government agencies, and alternative dispute resolution. He represents clients in a broad range of civil disputes and has specific expertise litigating in the fields of employment, municipal, construction, transportation, maritime, civil rights, defamation/slander, commercial disputes, real property, professional malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, auto liability, and subrogation.
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About Mark V. Franco at a glance
Mark V. Franco is a medical malpractice, employment, insurance, and adr attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at University of New Hampshire (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland (ME) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mark Franco is a seasoned litigator with more than 35 years of experience in state and federal courts, advocacy before government agencies, and alternative dispute resolution
- He represents clients in a broad range of civil disputes and has specific expertise litigating in the fields of employment, municipal, construction, transportation, maritime, civil rights, defamation/slander, commercial disputes, real property, professional malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, auto liability, and subrogation
- Over the course of his career, Mark has managed and tried over a 100 jury trials, as well as many non-jury and administrative hearings
- Regarded among his peers for his expertise, Mark has achieved AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell
- He has also been recognized as part of New England Super Lawyers in personal injury defense, professional liability, and employment law since 2007
- Mark is also regularly invited to speak at seminars and training sessions for attorneys and insurance professionals on employment law, professional liability, and trial practice
- Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and their grown children
- He is an avid golfer and appreciates everything Maine has to offer including the outdoors, excellent food, and vibrant communities
- Mark is active in community service and currently serves as President of the Val Halla Golf Association
- Formerly, he served as President of the Boards of both the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and Falmouth Little League
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Mark V. Franco is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Maine →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Mark V. Franco is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Maine →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Mark V. Franco is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maine →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Mark V. Franco 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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