Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP

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About this firm

Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP is a commercial law firm located in Portland, Maine. We represent clients in all Maine state and federal courts. Our practice areas include:

- Corporate and business law

- Commercial real estate and land use law

- Bankruptcy, reorganization and insolvency

- Commercial litigation

- Commercial lending and borrowing

Mike Pearce opened what is now Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP after spending many years in a larger firm. He sought to establish a small firm that concentrated on serving clients with commercial, transactional, business and/or debtor-creditor needs. These practice areas still comprise more than 90 percent of our practice. Our many years practicing in these concentrated fields enables us to provide the counsel and work product our clients have come to expect: the highest quality counsel grounded in solid legal analysis, common sense and an understanding of real-world practicalities and consequences.

We have a diverse client base, including international, national, regional and community banks; credit unions; municipalities; real estate developers; lumber companies; oil companies; construction companies; landlords; general contractors; tradesmen and various other businesses. Yet, we represent innumerable individuals and families from across the state of Maine helping them with their everyday needs.

Most of our clients reside in or do business in Maine, New Hampshire or Massachusetts. However, we have also represented clients throughout New England and the Eastern States as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas.

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Bankruptcy
  • Reorganization
  • Commercial Transactions
  • Zoning Law
  • Planning Law
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Secured Lending
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Banking Law
  • Corporate Law

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Michael J. Pearce: Attorney with Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP
Michael J. Pearce
Partner
4.6
36 Reviews
Portland, ME

Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Commercial Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Secured Transactions, Corporate Law, Limited Liability Company Law, Zoning and Planning, Construction Law, Municipal Law View More

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Joshua R. Dow: Attorney with Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP
Joshua R. Dow
Partner
4.7
21 Reviews
Portland, ME

Bankruptcy and Reorganization, Commercial Transactions, Corporate Law, Commercial Litigation, Secured Transactions View More

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Aaron Burns: Attorney with Pearce, Dow & Burns, LLP
Aaron Burns
Partner
4.0
15 Reviews
Portland, ME

Commercial Litigation, Trial and Appellate, Bankruptcy, Creditors Rights, Commercial Workouts, Complex Business Litigation, Commercial Real Estate Litigation View More

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Peer Reviews

4.4/5.0 (72 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.5/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.4/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joshua R. Dow by a Member on 05/22/12 in Bankruptcy

    Although Mr. Dow is relatively young (37) and he has only been practicing for a decade or so, he is a superb attorney. His manages his own firm with his partner, he performs legal work at an exceptionally high level, and he has a strong stable of es... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael J. Pearce by a Judge on 05/22/12 in Bankruptcy

    I have known Mr. Pearce for about 29 years. He is an excellent attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael J. Pearce by a Member on 05/22/12 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Joshua R. Dow by a Partner on 05/20/10 in Banking Law

    An excellent attorney. Very conscientious about details and able to analyze very complicated transactions, but with a good sense of practicality based upon broad experience.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Michael J. Pearce by a Managing Partner on 07/15/09 in Commercial Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Michael J. Pearce by a Member on 07/21/14 in Commercial Litigation

    Not only is he a fine lawyer, he is also a pleasure to deal with.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Joshua R. Dow by a Member on 06/10/13 in Creditors Rights

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Joshua R. Dow by a Partner on 05/23/13 in Bankruptcy

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Joshua R. Dow by a Partner on 05/23/13 in Foreclosures

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Michael J. Pearce by a Partner on 07/07/14 in Lender Law

    I would not hesitate to consult with this attorney or to refer work to this attorney in this designated field.

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