Atty. Matthew D. Manahan

Atty. Matthew D. Manahan

Matthew D. Manahan is a lawyer practicing environmental, licensing, construction / development and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew D. Manahan at a glance

Matthew D. Manahan is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on ip, environmental, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Maine (1989), U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (1997), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (2000), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Cornell Law School (J.D., 1989) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maine State Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew D. Manahan is a lawyer practicing environmental, licensing, construction / development and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Matthew practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew D. Manahan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew D. Manahan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew D. Manahan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

Environmental Law

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

Matthew D. Manahan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew D. Manahan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Matthew D. Manahan

Where is Matthew D. Manahan's law office located?
Matthew D. Manahan'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 Matthew D. Manahan handle?
Matthew D. Manahan focuses on ip, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Matthew D. Manahan practiced law?
Matthew D. Manahan has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Matthew D. Manahan go to law school?
Matthew D. Manahan earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (A.B., 1986).
How can I contact Matthew D. Manahan for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew D. Manahan 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 Matthew D. Manahan received?
Matthew D. Manahan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell Law School
- 1989
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court New Hampshire U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Admitted: 2012

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