George T. "Toby" Dilworth

George T. "Toby" Dilworth: Experienced Legal Counsel in Maine

George "Toby" Dilworth is a seasoned and respected attorney dedicated to providing comprehensive legal representation to individuals and businesses facing complex litigation and investigations. With over 30 years of experience, including significant trial work and a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Dilworth brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to every case. He is recognized as a leading legal expert, consistently achieving favorable outcomes for his clients through strategic legal strategies and meticulous attention to detail.

Mr. Dilworth specializes in a broad range of litigation matters, providing expert legal counsel and aggressive defense. His expertise spans across several key practice areas, ensuring he can effectively address the unique challenges faced by his clients.

Practice Areas

• Bet-the-Company Litigation: Mr. Dilworth possesses significant experience in high-stakes litigation cases involving complex business disputes, corporate governance, and substantial financial implications.
• Commercial Litigation: He represents businesses and business owners in disputes related to contracts, commercial agreements, and other commercial matters.
• Criminal Defense: White-Collar: Leveraging his extensive experience as a federal prosecutor, Mr. Dilworth provides robust defense for individuals and corporations facing allegations of white-collar crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, and corruption.
• Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants: He defends attorneys and law firms against claims of professional negligence, ethical violations, and errors in legal representation.

Mr. Dilworth’s background as a federal prosecutor is particularly noteworthy. While with the Department of Justice, he earned the prestigious Director’s Award for sustained superior performance, demonstrating his exceptional skills in investigation and prosecution. Key achievements during his tenure include:

• Prosecuting the second case in the nation to go to trial under the Economic Espionage Act, securing a conviction for the theft of trade secrets from a biotechnology firm.
• Leading the prosecution of a conspiracy to smuggle an avian influenza virus into the U.S., as well as multiple mail and wire fraud and tax evasion cases.
• Successfully defending a client in a case involving the laundering of millions of dollars derived from an interstate prostitution ring.

In private practice, Mr. Dilworth has consistently achieved exceptional results, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex legal challenges. Notable successes include the dismissal of federal Clean Water Act and conspiracy charges against his client in federal court in Michigan, and the acquittal of a client charged with a $1.6 million securities fraud case after trial in state court in Maine. His reputation as a diligent and effective advocate has led to him being sought out by lawyers and firms facing professional malpractice or legal ethics cases, where he has consistently secured favorable outcomes for his clients before the Maine Board of Overseers and in malpractice actions.

Mr. Dilworth is deeply committed to providing his clients with the highest level of legal representation. He has been consistently recognized by his peers and professional organizations, including being named a Best Attorney USA Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Portland, ME, multiple times (2013, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025), and a Best Attorney USA Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Portland, ME (2022). He is also listed in Chambers USA and the New England Super Lawyers Directory in the category of White Collar Criminal Defense (2010-2024).

Education & Credentials

• Experience: Over 30 Years of Trial Work and Federal Government Experience
• Awards: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2011, Portland, ME Lawyer of the Year: Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2013, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025), Portland, ME Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation (2022)
• Affiliations: Adjunct Faculty, University of Maine School of Law (Trial Practice and Computer Crimes), Lecturer on Intellectual Property Theft, Internal Investigations, and Trial Advocacy.
• Bar Admissions: Maine Bar

Mr. Dilworth’s dedication to the legal profession extends beyond his courtroom successes. He is an active participant in legal education, serving as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Maine School of Law and delivering lectures on critical legal issues. His commitment to upholding the highest standards of legal ethics further solidifies his reputation as a trusted and respected legal advocate. His service on the seven-member Independent Commission to Investigate the Facts of the Tragedy in Lewiston (November 2023) underscores his ability to handle high-profile and sensitive matters.