John L. Carpenter

John L. Carpenter


Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A.

Recognized since 2003

Portland, Maine

Practice Areas

Corporate Compliance Law

Corporate Governance Law

Corporate Law

Franchise Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Securities / Capital Markets Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Corporate Law
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Technology firms, manufacturers, beverage companies, health care companies, nonprofits, and oil and gas companies have all benefited from John’s thoughtful, pragmatic strategic direction on corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic alliances and agreements, and debt and equity financings. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, finance growth, or negotiate an acquisition agreement, John has the experience and acumen to help you meet your business goals.

John is also very experienced in:
  • Counseling boards and management regarding governance matters, operating issues, business development opportunities and tactics, operations, and transactional matters
  • Advising companies and investors regarding private equity investments and agreements
  • Advising acquirers and sellers regarding business sales and acquisitions
  • Licensing and distribution agreements and relationships, including franchising
  • Advising start-up companies

Location
  • West Tower
    100 Middle Street
    P.O. Box 9729
    Portland, ME 04104-5029
Education
  • Washington and Lee University, JD, graduated 1984
  • Colby College, BA, graduated 1980
Bar Admissions
  • Maine, State of Maine
Court Admissions
  • US District Court, District of Maine

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Mergers and Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Securities / Capital Markets Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland, ME (2020)
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law, Portland, ME (2019)
  • Corporate Law, Portland, ME (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Franchise Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Special Focus:
  • Securities
  • Trademark
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Securities Regulation

Publications

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