Atty. Peter W. Brown

Atty. Peter W. Brown

Peter W. Brown is a lawyer practicing public utility, energy, environmental and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 63 yrs experience 63 year
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About Peter W. Brown at a glance

Peter W. Brown is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on business, environmental, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1963), Pennsylvania (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1972), and New Hampshire (1976). Educated at Columbia Law School (LL.B., 1963) and Bowdoin College (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hampshire, Federal Energy and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter W. Brown is a lawyer practicing public utility, energy, environmental and 3 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Bowdoin College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
  • Peter practices at Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP in Portland, ME and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Peter W. Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter W. Brown 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.

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Environmental Law

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

Peter W. Brown is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Peter W. Brown is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Maine →

International Law

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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 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 Peter W. Brown

Where is Peter W. Brown's law office located?
Peter W. Brown's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau & Pachios, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter W. Brown handle?
Peter W. Brown focuses on business, environmental, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Peter W. Brown practiced law?
Peter W. Brown has 63+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1963.
Where did Peter W. Brown go to law school?
Peter W. Brown earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (A.B., 1960).
How can I contact Peter W. Brown for a consultation?
You can contact Peter W. Brown 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 Peter W. Brown received?
Peter W. Brown's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Columbia Law School
- 1963
A.B.
Bowdoin College
- 1960

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1963
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
New Hampshire
Admitted: 1976

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