David S. Sherman, Jr.
Recognized since 2011
Portland, Maine
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate


For over 30 years, David Sherman has maintained a civil litigation practice, successfully representing a broad range of clients in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts. David specializes in business, real estate, probate, and creditors’ rights matters. David has represented a variety of businesses including state and national financial services companies, insurance carriers, and paper companies, as well as Maine-based businesses. David also represents condominium and homeowners’ associations both in litigation and corporate / governance matters. In his role, David helps his clients find creative solutions to the most complex of legal problems.
David has received many accolades for his litigation work; notably, he is listed in Best Lawyers in America in the categories of Bankruptcy/Creditor-Debtor Rights and Litigation-Real Estate. David also authored a chapter on Interrogatories in the MCLE publication “A Practical Guide to Discovery and Depositions in Maine” in 2014.
David is also deeply committed to giving back to his community. He currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Portland Country Club and has donated a significant amount of his time to many organizations including the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Maine, Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation, Cape Elizabeth Planning Board, Cape Elizabeth Town Council, and Maine’s Campaign for Justice. David enjoys spending time with his three adult sons and is an outdoor sports enthusiast, and can be found on the weekends on the tennis courts or in the mountains. David was a founding member and first president of the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project.
- Lawyer Page: https://dwmlaw.com/profile/david-s-sherman/
- 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600
Portland, ME 04101-2480
- The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1988
- The University of Texas, BA, graduated 1984
- Maine, Maine State Bar Association
- Cape Elizabeth Education Foundation - Advisor
- Cape Elizabeth Town Council - Member
- ecomaine - Board Member
46 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
11 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards



- Litigation - Real Estate, Portland, ME (2023)
- Litigation - Real Estate, Portland, ME (2017)
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Real Estate
- ABA - Frances Perkins Award for Pro Bono Work (awarded to Drummond Woodsum)
- Volunteer Lawyers Project - Award for Most Cases Accepted by a Law Firm, 2009, 2010 and 2011
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