Atty. Michael James Anderson

Atty. Michael James Anderson

Mr. Michael James Anderson is a lawyer practicing business law, environmental law, real estate and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Anderson at a glance

Michael James Anderson is an Associate based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maine (2008), Massachusetts (2008), and New Hampshire (2010). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2008) and LaSalle University B.A. cum laude (—). Active member of New Hampshire Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael James Anderson is a lawyer practicing business law, environmental law, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from LaSalle University, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Michael practices at Pierce Atwood LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Anderson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael James Anderson 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.

Michael James Anderson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael James Anderson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael James Anderson 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.

Michael James Anderson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 Michael James Anderson

Where is Michael James Anderson's law office located?
Michael James Anderson'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 Michael James Anderson handle?
Michael James Anderson focuses on business, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Michael James Anderson practiced law?
Michael James Anderson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Michael James Anderson go to law school?
Michael James Anderson earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Michael James Anderson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Maine School of Law
- 2008
LaSalle University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maine
Admitted: 2008
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2008
New Hampshire
Admitted: 2010

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