Mark V. Franco

Mark V. Franco


Drummond Woodsum

Recognized since 2020

Portland, Maine

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Litigation - Insurance

Mediation

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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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.

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Location
  • 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600
    Portland, ME 04101-2480
Education
  • University of New Hampshire, Franklin Pierce School of Law, J.D., graduated 1984

Drummond Woodsum
Headquarters: Portland, Maine

46 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

11 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Insurance
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Insurance, Portland, ME (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Mediation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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