Marcus Clegg - Portland, ME
Strategic Business Counsel in Portland, Maine
Marcus Clegg is a premier boutique law firm located in Portland's Old Port, dedicated to providing high-level legal counsel to businesses and individuals. Founded in 1996 by former partners of a large Maine law firm, Marcus Clegg was established with a clear mission: to combine big-firm expertise with the responsiveness and efficiency of a smaller practice 🏢. The firm prides itself on delivering "confident advice, minus the pretense." The attorneys at Marcus Clegg are known for their practical approach, helping clients navigate complex commercial landscapes without unnecessary legal jargon or inefficiency. Whether assisting a startup with formation or guiding a distressed company through reorganization, the firm serves as a strategic partner committed to the client's long-term success.
Corporate and Commercial Law
The core of Marcus Clegg's practice is business law. They serve as outside general counsel for many Maine companies, handling everything from daily operational questions to major transactions. Their expertise includes:
- Business Formation Lawyers: Advising on entity selection (LLC, Corp) and drafting operating agreements.
- Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating the purchase and sale of businesses with careful attention to due diligence and tax implications.
- Business Litigation Lawyers: Representing clients in contract disputes, partnership dissolutions, and other commercial conflicts.
Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Marcus Clegg is widely recognized as a leader in bankruptcy law and financial restructuring. The firm's attorneys have achieved national recognition for their work in this complex field 📉. They represent:
- Creditors' Rights: Protecting the financial interests of lenders and businesses when borrowers default.
- Bankruptcy Lawyers: Guiding businesses through Chapter 11 reorganizations and other insolvency proceedings to preserve value and operations.
- Workouts and Restructuring: Negotiating out-of-court solutions to financial distress.
Real Estate and Employment
In addition to corporate and financial law, the firm provides robust support in real estate and employment matters. They assist developers, landlords, and tenants with commercial real estate transactions and leasing 🏗️. On the employment side, they counsel employers on compliance, hiring, and termination issues to prevent litigation. With a team of distinguished attorneys who have been recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America, Marcus Clegg offers the sophisticated legal resources necessary to handle the most challenging business problems.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the trendy East End / Old Port district of downtown Portland, near the Portland waterfront and the Ocean Gateway.
Building Location
The law firm is located in a modern, 5-story Class A commercial office building constructed in 2017. The property is close to popular restaurants like Benkay Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar on the ground floor, as well as Duckfat and The Honey Paw.
Parking Details
Public parking is available nearby at the City of Portland Day Parking Lot and the automated Ocean Gateway Garage which has an exit on Middle Street. On-site building parking is private.
Public Transit
Served by Greater Portland METRO Route 8 (Peninsula Loop); nearest stop is at Middle St + Franklin St.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance of 16 Middle Street. Proceed to the lobby and take the elevator up to the fifth floor to reach the offices of Marcus Clegg in Unit 501.