Richard A. "Dick" Spencer

Richard A. "Dick" Spencer

Portland, ME recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
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49 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Education Law Public Finance Law

Biography

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.

Drummond Woodsum

49 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1969
  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1969

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Education Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Public Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Education Law, Portland, ME (2023)
  • Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Education Law
  • Public Finance Law

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