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20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Portland, ME
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Showing 20 employment lawyers in Portland, ME
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Peter Thompson & Associates
92 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-0909 peter-thompson-associates.com
Morgan & Morgan
254 Commercial St Suite 229, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 352-6140 forthepeople.com
Maine Employee Rights Group
92 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 874-0905 maineemployeerights.com
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.
75 Pearl St #400, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 495-7177 shaheengordon.com
Thistle Weaver & Morris
183 Middle St # 400, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0303 twmmaine.com
Legal-Ease
2 City Center, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 805-0055 legal-ease.com
Pierce Atwood LLP
254 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 791-1100 pierceatwood.com
Norman, Hanson & DeTroy, LLC
Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04112
(207) 774-7000 nhdlaw.com
Drummond & Drummond, LLP
One Monument St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-0317 ddlaw.com
Richardson Whitman
85 Exchange St 3rd Floor, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-7474 rwlb.com
Eric S. Thistle, Esq. - Thistle Weaver & Morris
183 Middle St # 400, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0303 twmmaine.com
Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman
53 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-1020 krz.com
Clifford & Clifford Law Office
10 Moulton St 5th Floor, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 985-3200 cliffordclifford.com
Verrill
One Portland Square, 1 Portland Sq, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-4000 verrill-law.com
Bennett Law Firm
75 Market St #201, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-4775 thebennettlawfirm.com
Horn Wright, LLP, Attorneys at Law
254 Commercial St Suite 245, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 309-4436 hornwright.com
Perkins Thompson, P.A.
200 Middle St Suite 901, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-2635 perkinsthompson.com
Law Office of J. Jason Heinze, LLC
411 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 558-8458 heinzelaw.com
Law Office of Nicholas H Walsh PA
120 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-2191 nicholaswalsh.com
Ogletree Deakins
2 Monument Sq 7th Floor, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 387-2957 ogletree.com
Employment lawyers in Portland Maine help employees with issues such as wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, and wage and hour disputes. Maine law provides strong protections under the Maine Human Rights Act and the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act. A local attorney can guide you through state-specific deadlines and procedures.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Portland Cost?
Typical costs for an employment lawyer in Maine range from 250 to 500 dollars per hour. Some lawyers work on a contingency basis, taking 30 to 40 percent of any settlement or judgment. Flat fees for document review or advice may be 500 to 2,000 dollars. Costs vary by case complexity and lawyer experience. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does an employment lawyer in Portland handle?
Employment lawyers handle cases involving wrongful termination, discrimination based on race or gender, sexual harassment, unpaid wages, overtime violations, and retaliation. They also assist with employment contracts and severance agreements.
How long do I have to file a discrimination claim in Maine?
Under the Maine Human Rights Act, you generally have 300 days from the date of the discriminatory act to file a charge with the Maine Human Rights Commission. This deadline is shorter than the federal 300-day limit for some claims.
What are typical costs for hiring an employment lawyer in Portland?
Many employment lawyers offer free initial consultations. Fee structures include hourly rates ranging from 250 to 500 dollars per hour, contingency fees where the lawyer takes a percentage of any settlement, or flat fees for specific services like contract review.
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