Mark V. Franco

Mark V. Franco

Portland, ME recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
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49 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Employment Law - Management Litigation - Insurance Mediation Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, ME.

Biography

Mark Franco is a seasoned litigator with more than 35 years of experience in state and federal courts, advocacy before government agencies, and alternative dispute resolution. He represents clients in a broad range of civil disputes and has specific expertise litigating in the fields of employment, municipal, construction, transportation, maritime, civil rights, defamation/slander, commercial disputes, real property, professional malpractice, personal injury, premises liability, auto liability, and subrogation. Over the course of his career, Mark has managed and tried over a 100 jury trials, as well as many non-jury and administrative hearings.

Regarded among his peers for his expertise, Mark has achieved AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell. He has also been recognized as part of New England Super Lawyers in personal injury defense, professional liability, and employment law since 2007. Mark is also regularly invited to speak at seminars and training sessions for attorneys and insurance professionals on employment law, professional liability, and trial practice.

Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and their grown children. He is an avid golfer and appreciates everything Maine has to offer including the outdoors, excellent food, and vibrant communities. Mark is active in community service and currently serves as President of the Val Halla Golf Association. Formerly, he served as President of the Boards of both the Maine Children’s Cancer Program and Falmouth Little League.

Drummond Woodsum

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., graduated 1984
  • University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., graduated 1984

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Insurance
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Portland, ME (2026)
  • Litigation - Insurance, Portland, ME (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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