Atty. Peter D. Klein
Drawing on over 20 years of legal experience, Peter Klein advises buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers on the full spectrum of legal issues relevant to real estate development. Pete has significant expertise in real estate finance, permitting, land use, project development and construction, and commercial leasing transactions.
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About Peter D. Klein at a glance
Peter D. Klein is a business and real estate attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. Educated at New England Law | Boston (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Drawing on over 20 years of legal experience, Peter Klein advises buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers on the full spectrum of legal issues relevant to real estate development
- Pete has significant expertise in real estate finance, permitting, land use, project development and construction, and commercial leasing transactions
- A significant portion of Pete’s practice focuses on representing developers, lenders, and investors in projects involving historic tax credits and low-income housing tax credits as funding sources
- Pete’s loyal clients appreciate not only his expertise but also his collaborative, solutions-oriented approach to his practice
- Experience in representing the counterparties in other projects gives Pete the ability to understand and anticipate what the other parties will need and efficiently navigate a project to closing
- Pete successfully represented developers in the re-development of the Lincoln Mill in Biddeford (a historic tax credit project), the Picker House in Lewiston (a combined historic and low-income housing project), the Lockwood Mill in Waterville (a combined historic and low-income housing tax credit project) among others
- Pete has also represented the lenders and investors in the redevelopment of 45 Forest Avenue in Portland (a historic tax credit project), among others
- In his free time, Pete enjoys spending time with his family in the mountains – hiking or playing golf in the summer and skiing in the winter
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Peter D. Klein's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter D. Klein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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 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.
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