Ranking tables

Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Maine

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 2

  1. Bernstein Shur
    Bernstein Shur 22 Years Ranked
  2. Drummond Woodsum
    Drummond Woodsum 19 Years Ranked
  3. Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC
  4. Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, LLP
  5. Verrill Dana, LLP
3

Band 3

  1. Eaton Peabody
4

Band 4

  1. Petruccelli Martin & Haddow LLP
  2. Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger
  3. Ruprecht & Bischoff LLP
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Senior Statespeople

  1. Gerald PetruccelliPetruccelli Martin & Haddow LLP
  2. John S WhitmanRichardson, Whitman, Large & Badger
1

Band 1

  1. Melissa Hewey
    Melissa Hewey Drummond Woodsum23 Years Ranked
  2. Clifford H RuprechtRuprecht & Bischoff LLP
  3. Martha GaythwaiteVerrill Dana, LLP
2

Band 2

  1. Paul McDonald
    Paul McDonald Bernstein Shur17 Years Ranked
  2. A Robert RueschVerrill Dana, LLP
  3. James PoliquinNorman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC
  4. Sigmund SchutzPreti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Pierce Atwood LLP
    1
    Pierce Atwood LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked

    Pierce Atwood has a market-leading commercial litigation group, acting for an enviable roster of clients across a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, manufacturing, retail and financial services. Recognized for its strength in IP litigation, including trademark and copyright infringement matters. It is also noted for its expert handling of antitrust and energy litigation. It possesses additional experience in class action cases and appellate proceedings, and is regularly sought out for professional liability defense by lawyers and law firms.

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Band 2

  1. Bernstein Shur
    2
    Bernstein Shur
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked

    Bernstein Shur has an experienced group that provides counsel on a wide array of complex commercial and corporate litigation matters. The firm specializes in contractual disputes, securities litigation and business torts, and is also routinely sought after for its strength in product liability, IP and insurance coverage cases. It offers notable experience in the construction sector, where it is adept at handling arbitration proceedings and litigation.

  2. Drummond Woodsum
    2
    Drummond Woodsum
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 19 Years Ranked

    Drummond Woodsum has a respected practice with a strong team of litigators, experienced at both trial and appellate levels. It is particularly highly regarded for its expertise in contentious matters affecting colleges and universities and also sought after for its strengths in antitrust, construction, white-collar and insurance defense cases. In addition, it enjoys a fine reputation for its mediation and arbitration work and has experience in handling matters related to employment and real estate.

  3. Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Preti Flaherty Beliveau & Pachios, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
  5. Verrill Dana, LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Eaton Peabody
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
4

Band 4

  1. Petruccelli Martin & Haddow LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  2. Richardson, Whitman, Large & Badger
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4
  3. Ruprecht & Bischoff LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 4