Atty. Wayne A. Keown

Atty. Wayne A. Keown

Wayne A. Keown is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, life sciences & biotechnology, securities offerings and 2 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Wayne A. Keown at a glance

Wayne A. Keown is a Counsel based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Verrill Dana LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on patent, real estate, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1989), Massachusetts (1992), Illinois (1992), and Maine (2015). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1992) and Indiana University (B.S. University, 1984). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Wayne A. Keown is a lawyer practicing intellectual property & technology, life sciences & biotechnology, securities offerings and 2 other areas of law
  • Wayne received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Wayne practices at Verrill Dana LLP in Portland, ME

Practice Areas Explained

Wayne A. Keown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wayne A. Keown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

Wayne A. Keown is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

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

Wayne A. Keown is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Intellectual Property

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

Wayne A. Keown is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maine →

Securities Law

Wayne A. Keown is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Wayne A. Keown

Where is Wayne A. Keown's law office located?
Wayne A. Keown's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Verrill Dana LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wayne A. Keown handle?
Wayne A. Keown focuses on patent, real estate, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has Wayne A. Keown practiced law?
Wayne A. Keown has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Wayne A. Keown go to law school?
Wayne A. Keown earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. University, 1984).
How can I contact Wayne A. Keown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1992
B.S. University
Indiana University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1989
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992
Illinois
Admitted: 1992
Maine
Admitted: 2015

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