James B. Haddow

James B. Haddow: Experienced Insurance Law and Municipal Law Attorney in Portland, ME

JAMES B. HADDOW is a distinguished attorney based in Portland, Maine, known for his expertise in Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Municipal, and Municipal Law. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Haddow has established himself as a leader in these fields.

Practice Areas

• Insurance Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Municipal
• Municipal Law

Mr. Haddow is also recognized as a leader in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Employment Law - Individuals, Employment Law - Management, and Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Awards & Recognitions

• Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law (Portland, ME) (2026)
• Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law (Portland, ME) (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal (Portland, ME) (2017)
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010
• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
• Best Lawyers in America - Litigation and Municipal Law
• New England Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Land Use / Zoning
• Benchmark Local Litigation Star (ME) – Product Liability, General Commercial, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Professional Liability

Firms

James B. Haddow is a member of Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow LLP, where he has dedicated his career to providing top-tier legal services.

Mr. Haddow previously served on the Board of Directors for Maine Boys to Men, an innovative youth services and violence prevention organization based in Portland, Maine, from 2007-2012 as President.

Affiliations

• Cumberland County Bar Association
• Maine State Bar Association
• United States District Court for the District of Maine
• United States Court of Federal Claims
• United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
• University of Maine School of Law Alumni Association's Board of Directors (2000-2006)
• Vice President and Chair of the Annual Fund (2002-2003) and President (2003-2004)
• Planning Board for the Town of Limington, Maine

Mr. Haddow is a member of the American Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.

Educations & Credentials

• B.A., Colby College (1982)
• J.D., University of Maine School of Law (1986)