Richard A. "Dick" Spencer
Recognized since 2008
Portland, Maine
Education Law
Public Finance Law


Dick Spencer specializes in complex problems which require effective advocacy at the local and state levels and before administrative agencies, the state courts, and the Maine Legislature. He is among Maine’s leading experts in diverse areas including land use and conservation, municipal law, and public finance. Dick also advises multi-generational families on how best to transfer their Maine seasonal and other properties to the next generation. Dick’s approach to problems is intuitive and creative. Having practiced law for nearly 50 years, Dick offers his clients unparalleled insights into how to achieve their most important strategic goals.
Dick is listed in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to leading lawyers in the country, in the categories of education law and public finance law. He also served for four years as House Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Maine Legislature.
An avid outdoorsman, Dick is passionate about fly fishing and hiking. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world with his wife. Deeply committed to improving his community and the natural environment, Dick currently serves on the Board of the Mechanics Hall in Portland, the Board of the Kennebago Lake Camp Owners Association, and the Public Policy Committee of Maine Coast Heritage Trust.
- Lawyer Page: https://dwmlaw.com/profile/richard-a-spencer/
- 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600
Portland, ME 04101-2480
- Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1969
46 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
11 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards



- Education Law, Portland, ME (2023)
- Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2017)
- Education Law
- Public Finance Law
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