Best Employment Lawyers in Portland, ME

24 firms listed · 10 in Portland · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman

Kelly, Remmel & Zimmerman

(11)
  • Life
  • Bicycle
“From the beginning they were very difficult but the groundwork Lauri laid out and the avenues she took slowly made them realize how formidable and persistent she is and that she wasn't going anywhere.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
53 Exchange St, Portland, ME
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Maine Employee Rights Group

Maine Employee Rights Group

(22)
  • Team
  • Compassionate
  • Employees
“I really enjoyed having an attorney that worked hard for me and cared about me she is a very liked human being and trustworthy ,outstanding ,and one hell of an Attorney.”
In Business Since 2007
92 Exchange St, Portland, ME
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Murray Plumb & Murray

Murray Plumb & Murray

(7)
“Helped me tremendously.”
In Business Since 1995
75 Pearl St STE 300, Portland, ME
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Verrill

Verrill

(2)
“He is wonderful to work with and took the time to explain the process and predicted outcomes.”
In Business Since 2018
One Portland Square, Union St, Portland, ME
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Drummond & Drummond

Drummond & Drummond

(5)
“No further explanation needed”
In Business Since 1996
One Monument Way, Portland, ME
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Eaton Peabody

Eaton Peabody

Family Business
In Business Since 1996
100 Middle St Tower 2nd, Portland, ME
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This page gathers the 24 employment law firms listed for Portland, ME. Details of their practice areas, booking options and office hours are drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings come from public reviews.

Area overview: Portland, ME

10 of the 24 firms we list are based in Portland; the other 14 serve Portland from towns including Portsmouth, NH (48 mi), Dover, NH (46 mi) and Topsham (2 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 468 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are employment law (4), business law (3), motor vehicle accidents (3), workers’ compensation (3) and business litigation (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 5 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Are all the employment firms shown here based in Portland?

No. 10 of the 24 listed firms have an office in Portland, and the others come from other towns outside it. Contract and severance work rarely needs you in the room, so distance matters less here than in other legal work.

Bergen & Parkinson

Bergen & Parkinson

(5)
“Great law firm for all of your needs.”
In Business Since 2006
Kennebunk, ME · 23 mi from Portland
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Norman, Hanson & Detroy

Norman, Hanson & Detroy

(6)
“Sam Johnson gave me his attention and time to carefully assess legal matters I was faced with and gave me clear and sound advice to help me make important legal decisions.”
In Business Since 1996
Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME
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Perkins Thompson

Perkins Thompson

(1)
“In my experience working with one of Perkins Thompson's software lawyers, he presented facts that allowed our business to sustain a competitive advantage while understanding the legal impact for the decisions we needed to make.”
In Business Since 1999
1 Canal Plaza 9th Floor, Portland, ME
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Clifford & Clifford Law Office

Clifford & Clifford Law Office

(3)
“He knew exactly what I wanted and worked hard for what I got..”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
10 Moulton St 5th Floor, Portland, ME
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Law Office of Nicholas H Walsh PA

Law Office of Nicholas H Walsh PA

In Business Since 2004
120 Exchange St, Portland, ME
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Bopp & Guecia

Bopp & Guecia

(3)
“I would recommend whether a lawsuit is brought against you, or you are seeking to bring a lawsuit to someone else.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2002
Yarmouth, ME · 10 mi from Portland
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Johnson & Webbert

Johnson & Webbert

(9)
“From there on, every interaction was incredibly positive – she was very responsive when I reached out with questions, patient (when I know I asked the same question multiple times), and attentive overall.”
In Business Since 1998
Topsham, ME · 2 mi from Portland
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The Law and Mediation Office of David C. Webb

The Law and Mediation Office of David C. Webb

In Business Since 2006
Harpswell, ME · 18 mi from Portland
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Shaheen & Gordon

Shaheen & Gordon

(44)
  • Case
  • Outcome
  • Choice
“I was injured in a car accident, and though I felt fortunate that my injuries were not worse, the insurance company lowballed me in terms of compensation.”
In Business Since 1998
Dover, NH · 46 mi from Portland
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Brann & Isaacson

Brann & Isaacson

(3)
“She cited new local laws to help my cause (proving that she stays up-to-date) and was familiar with the opposing firm's members (she has a solid local reputation and network).”
Remote Consultations Available
In Business Since 1996
Lewiston, ME · 29 mi from Portland
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Roundy Law Offices

Roundy Law Offices

(6)
  • Disability
“A caring and patient attorney who gets results because he's knowledgeable and detailed, allowing you to have some peace of mind during a difficult, tedious process.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
Dover, NH · 46 mi from Portland
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Rainboth, Murphy & Lown

Rainboth, Murphy & Lown

(49)
  • Compassionate
  • Injury
  • Legal Representation
“After all that this man did for me, he settled my case and going above and beyond he helped settle my medical bills which allowed me to keep more money, so when it was over, I would stand on the positive amount of money from an accident that I wasn't...”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1998
Portsmouth, NH · 48 mi from Portland
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Sherman Law

Sherman Law

(19)
  • Questions
  • Team
  • Call
“Definitely would recommend going to him for any legal issues you are having and looking for advice or action, helped me settle my case fairly quickly and very painless he made the process very knowledgeable and smooth, just all around great and he is...”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
Portsmouth, NH · 48 mi from Portland
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Boynton Waldron Doleac Woodman

Boynton Waldron Doleac Woodman

(5)
“My husband and I with the help of Phillip Pettis made a case and won against Graco for my daughter, whom got the tip of her finger cut off by the stroller when she was 5 and a half months.”
In Business Since 2003
Portsmouth, NH · 48 mi from Portland
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New Hampshire Employee Rights Group

New Hampshire Employee Rights Group

(2)
“But the food was delicious.”
In Business Since 2017
Portsmouth, NH · 48 mi from Portland
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Rice Law Office

Rice Law Office

(16)
  • Needs
  • Compassionate
  • Message
“Anne is a highly skilled attorney in many areas, including employment law, workers' compensation, personal injury, disability issues including NHRS, as well as in drafting and review of employment contracts.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
Laconia, NH · 60 mi from Portland
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Cimler Law

Cimler Law

(13)
  • Job
“Being in the midst of a chaotic, stressful personal situation is bad enough--so getting to the point of needing legal representation surely doesn't help one's stress levels.”
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1998
Derry, NH · 77 mi from Portland
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Finneran & Nicholson

Finneran & Nicholson

(10)
“The old saying, "An ounce of prevention, is worth, ten thousand pounds of cure, in this situation " I don't make any moves without first consulting with Finneran and Nicholson.”
In Business Since 2002
Newburyport, MA · 67 mi from Portland
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Employment Legal Services in Portland, ME Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$274
Maximum cost
$2732
National Average
$601
Avg Per Hour Rates
$328
$438
$765
Average price range is based on 456 cost profiles
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Average Cost $601
Minimum cost $274
Maximum cost $2732
Avg Per Hour Rates $328

Average range $438 to $765 is based on 456 cost profiles.

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