Bernstein Shur - Augusta, ME

💼 Bernstein Shur: Strategic Legal Counsel in Augusta

Bernstein Shur (Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A.) is one of northern New England's largest and most respected law firms. Founded in 1915 🗓️, the firm has grown from a solo practice into a powerhouse with over 120 attorneys and offices across Maine and New Hampshire. The Augusta office holds a unique and strategic position just steps away from the Maine State House 🏛️. This proximity allows their Government and Public Affairs team to effectively advocate for clients before the legislature and state agencies, making them a top choice for businesses navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

More than just a law firm, Bernstein Shur is known for its culture of innovation and practical problem-solving 💡. They reject the "ivory tower" mentality, preferring a collaborative approach that treats clients as true partners. Whether representing a multinational corporation in a merger, a local municipality in a zoning dispute, or a startup protecting its intellectual property, the attorneys at Bernstein Shur deliver sophisticated legal advice with common sense and efficiency. Their reputation for excellence is backed by numerous accolades, including top rankings in Chambers USA and Best Lawyers in America 🏆.

📜 Practice Areas

Bernstein Shur is a full-service firm offering deep expertise across more than 20 practice areas. In Augusta, their focus is heavily tilted toward government relations and business regulation, but they provide comprehensive support in:

• Government & Public Affairs 📢: The largest and most experienced practice of its kind in Maine. They assist clients with lobbying, legislative strategy, and administrative proceedings.
• Business & Corporate Law 🤝: Advising on mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, corporate governance, and private equity transactions.
• Labor & Employment 👷: helping employers navigate the complexities of workplace laws, from hiring and termination to discrimination defense and union negotiations.
• Real Estate & Environmental 🌲: Handling commercial development, land use permitting, renewable energy projects, and timberland transactions.
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution ⚖️: representing clients in state and federal courts for commercial disputes, construction litigation, and bankruptcy matters.

A Century of Impact

For over 100 years, Bernstein Shur has been instrumental in shaping the legal and economic landscape of Maine. Their attorneys are not only leaders in the courtroom and boardroom but also in the community, dedicating thousands of hours to pro bono work and civic service 🏙️. If you are looking for a law firm that combines the resources of a large organization with the agility and personal attention of a local team, Bernstein Shur in Augusta is the strategic partner you need.