Michael was born in Norfolk, Connecticut. He attended college in Maine, went away to law school and returned to begin his practice of law with Jensen Baird Gardner & Henry in 1985. Mike chairs the firm's Business Services Practice Group. Mike also serves on the firm's Management Committee, currently in the position of President. His practice is concentrated in the areas of corporate, business and commercial law, and non-profit corporation law. He represents large, medium and small Maine businesses, as well as individual shareholders, partners and owners, advising them regarding structuring, financing, acquisitions, sales, contracts and related matters.
Michael J. "Mike" Quinlan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Mergers and Acquisitions Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, ME.
Awarded Practice Areas
Corporate Law Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Mergers and Acquisitions Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Portland, ME.
Biography
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Education
- Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1985
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Corporate Law, Portland, ME (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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