Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA in US

Overview

Bernstein Shur Sawyer & Nelson is a New England-based law firm that advises clients from across the U.S. and around the world. Our 120+ award-winning attorneys and professionals practice in more than 20 critical areas and a variety of industries. In 2023, Bernstein Shur was named one of Maine’s Best Places to Work for the tenth time.While we’re proud of our roots, accolades, and wide-ranging expertise, it’s not only our substance that sets us apart; it’s also our approach. We relish simplifying the complex. We believe that sophisticated doesn’t have to mean stuffy, and we’re not just accessible—we’re approachable. We fight hard for our clients, but calm persistence and collaboration are often our weapons of choice. Most importantly, we believe that being mindful of our clients’ bottom lines is ultimately better for our own. Over the past century, these values have become the essence of Bernstein Shur. And they produce better results—and better experiences—for our clients.

Founded:

1915

Size:

100

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Best Lawyers Recognized:

Rankings

Regional

Augusta-ME

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Augusta-ME

Land Use and Zoning Law

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Augusta-ME

Government Relations Practice

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Augusta-ME

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Manchester

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Manchester

Commercial Litigation

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Manchester

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

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Manchester

Construction Law

Rankings

Regional

Augusta-ME

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Augusta-ME

Land Use and Zoning Law

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Augusta-ME

Government Relations Practice

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Augusta-ME

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Manchester

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Manchester

Commercial Litigation

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Manchester

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

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Manchester

Construction Law

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Manchester

Corporate Governance Law

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Manchester

Government Relations Practice

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Manchester

Land Use and Zoning Law

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Manchester

Litigation - Construction

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Manchester

Litigation - Intellectual Property

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Manchester

Litigation - Land Use and Zoning

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Manchester

Litigation - Real Estate

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Manchester

Real Estate Law

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Manchester

Banking and Finance Law

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Manchester

Commercial Finance Law

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Manchester

Energy Law

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Manchester

Environmental Law

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Manchester

First Amendment Law

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Manchester

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Manchester

Health Care Law

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Manchester

Nonprofit / Charities Law

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Manchester

Trusts and Estates

Portland-ME

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Portland-ME

Administrative / Regulatory Law

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Portland-ME

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

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Portland-ME

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

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Portland-ME

Commercial Litigation

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Portland-ME

Construction Law

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Portland-ME

Corporate Law

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Portland-ME

Employment Law - Management

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Portland-ME

Energy Law

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Portland-ME

Franchise Law

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Portland-ME

Land Use and Zoning Law

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Portland-ME

Litigation - Bankruptcy

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Portland-ME

Litigation - Construction

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Portland-ME

Litigation - Real Estate

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Portland-ME

Municipal Law

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Portland-ME

Nonprofit / Charities Law

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Portland-ME

Project Finance Law

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Portland-ME

Real Estate Law

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Portland-ME

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Portland-ME

Tax Law

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Portland-ME

Arbitration

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Portland-ME

Corporate Governance Law

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Portland-ME

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

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Portland-ME

Health Care Law

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Portland-ME

Labor Law - Management

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Portland-ME

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

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Portland-ME

Energy Regulatory Law

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Portland-ME

Environmental Law

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Portland-ME

Mediation

Practice Areas

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 37 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.

Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:

Administrative / Regulatory Law
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Practice
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Construction Law
Corporate Compliance Law
Corporate Governance Law
Corporate Law
Economic Development Law
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Employment Law - Individuals
Employment Law - Management
Energy Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Franchise Law
Government Relations Practice
Health Care Law
Labor and Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Land Use and Zoning Law
Litigation - Bankruptcy
Litigation - Construction
Litigation - First Amendment
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Litigation - Real Estate
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Municipal Law
Nonprofit / Charities Law
Oil and Gas Law
Project Finance Law
Real Estate Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Tax Law
Technology Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^®

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA proudly has 41 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America^®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.