About Gerald
Gerald F. Petruccelli: Top Attorney in Portland, Maine
Recognized as one of the top attorneys by Best Lawyers for over three decades, Gerald F. Petruccelli has established himself as a premier figure in several key legal practice areas including Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Mediation, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Since 1989, Gerald has been acknowledged as a leader in his field.
Practice Areas
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Mediation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Education & Credentials
Universities: Boston College Law School
Bar Admissions: State of Maine, United States (and other jurisdictions)
Awards:
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Portland, ME (2025), Lawyer of the Year: Arbitration, Portland, ME (2025),
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland, ME (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Portland, ME (2014), Lawyer of the Year: Arbitration, Portland, ME (2012), Recognized: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Recognized: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Recognized Since: 1989 by Best Attorney USA
Firms: Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow LLP
Affiliations: Advocates for fairness and justice in the courtroom.
Languages:
Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 1989
In Portland, Maine, Gerald F. Petruccelli is known for his expertise and commitment to excellence in the legal profession.
Practice Areas
Education
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Portland, ME (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Arbitration, Portland, ME (2025)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Portland, ME (2016)
- Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Portland, ME (2014)
- Lawyer of the Year: Arbitration, Portland, ME (2012)
- Recognized: Appellate Practice
- Recognized: Arbitration
- Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Construction
- Recognized: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Recognized: Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Recognized: Mediation
- Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Practice Area: Construction Law
- Special Focus: Administrative
- Special Focus: Advocacy
- Special Focus: Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Special Focus: Appellate
- Special Focus: Arbitration
- Special Focus: Business Disputes
- Special Focus: Civil Litigation
- Special Focus: Commercial
- Special Focus: Complex Disputes
- Special Focus: Complex Litigation
- Special Focus: Construction
- Special Focus: Contract Disputes
- Special Focus: Corporate Governance
- Special Focus: Defendants
- Special Focus: Ethics and Professional Responsibility
- Special Focus: Federal
- Special Focus: Fiduciary Duties
- Special Focus: Insurance
- Special Focus: Labor and Employment
- Special Focus: Litigation
- Special Focus: Mediation
- Special Focus: Neutral and Party Representation
- Special Focus: Plaintiffs
- Special Focus: Regulatory
- Special Focus: Securities
