Robert C. "Rob" Brooks
About Robert C. Brooks
Robert C. Brooks is a lawyer based in Portland, ME and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Robert C. Brooks is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Maine
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Verrill
Education: University of Maine, J.D., graduated 1991 and Harvard University, AB, graduated 1987
Location: Portland, ME
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