Atty. Scott Dolan
Scott Dolan is a former award-winning newspaper reporter who spent years covering Maine’s state and federal courts before becoming a lawyer himself. He is a partner at the law firm Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow in Portland and represents individuals and small business clients in civil and appellate litigation, successful business building and problem solving, and intellectual property.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 7+ Years Experience
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About Scott Dolan at a Glance
Scott Dolan is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Maine, Maine State Bar Association (2019). Educated at University of Maine School of Law (J.D., 2019). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Dolan
- Scott Dolan is a former award-winning newspaper reporter who spent years covering Maine’s state and federal courts before becoming a lawyer himself
- He is a partner at the law firm Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow in Portland and represents individuals and small business clients in civil and appellate litigation, successful business building and problem solving, and intellectual property
- Scott graduated from the University of Maine School of Law in 2019
- During law school, he served as a judicial intern for Judge Nancy Torresen of the United States District Court for the District of Maine, served as a staff member of the Maine Law Review, competed regionally with the law school’s trial team, and worked as a student attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic
- Prior to his legal career, Scott worked as a journalist in the daily newspaper business for 17 years, most recently as a staff reporter for the Portland Press Herald covering the courts and legal affairs beat
- Scott currently serves as president of the board of directors of the Peaks Island News and serves on the board of the New England First Amendment Coalition
- He served formerly on the board of directors of the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance and of the Maine Freedom of Information Coalition
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Dolan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Dolan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Portland
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Portland
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
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.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Scott Dolan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Dolan's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
7+ Years of Legal Practice
With 7 years in the profession, Scott Dolan has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Scott Dolan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Scott Dolan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott Dolan Handles in Portland
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