John L. Carpenter

John L. Carpenter

Portland, ME recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003
Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA

40 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Compliance Law Corporate Governance Law Corporate Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

Biography

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
Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA

40 Best Lawyers awards

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA logo

Overview

  • Washington and Lee University, JD, graduated 1984
  • Colby College, BA, graduated 1980

  • Maine, State of Maine

  • US District Court, District of Maine
  • Maine, State of Maine
  • Washington and Lee University, JD, graduated 1984
  • Colby College, BA, graduated 1980
  • US District Court, District of Maine

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Compliance Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Franchise Law
  • Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
  • Securities
  • Trademark

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