Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A. is a distinguished law firm with over 110 years of experience, offering world-class legal and business counsel with a focus on practical, sensible solutions. Known for its deep regional roots in Maine and New Hampshire, the firm stands out for its agility, collaboration, and efficiency, delivering exceptional results without unnecessary bureaucracy.
The firm’s approach centers on understanding each client’s industry and working as an integrated part of their team, avoiding over-lawyering and wasted time. With more than 100 attorneys across 30+ practice areas and industries, Bernstein Shur serves a diverse clientele including businesses, individuals, and organizations. The firm is also recognized for its strong commitment to pro bono work and community values, reflecting its founding principles of fairness, integrity, and opportunity.
Services Offered
- Family law attorney
- Business to business service
- Civil law attorney
- General practice attorney
- Personal injury attorney
- Real estate attorney
- Construction law
- Mediation and dispute resolution
- Copyright law
- Corporate and business law
- Employment law
- Intellectual property
- Estate planning
- Environmental law
- Tax law
- Banking and finance
- Health care law
- Municipal law
- Education law
- Nonprofit law
- Immigration law
- Labor relations
- Appellate practice
- Government relations
- Litigation
- Bankruptcy and restructuring
- Energy and utilities
- Technology and emerging companies
- Real estate development
- Zoning and land use
With offices in Portland and Augusta, Maine, and Manchester, New Hampshire, the firm serves clients throughout the Northeast and beyond. Its attorneys include 23 Chambers-ranked practitioners, and the firm has been recognized 12 times as a best place to work in Maine, underscoring its commitment to excellence both in legal services and workplace culture.
