Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P. A .

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. is a full-service New England law firm with offices in Portland and Augusta, Maine, and Manchester, New Hampshire. Founded in Portland in 1915, the firm advises businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, institutions, and other clients across the United States and internationally. Its attorneys and professionals handle sophisticated legal and business matters while helping clients manage risk, pursue growth, resolve disputes, and respond to changing regulatory and commercial demands.

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. approaches client matters with a practical, collaborative, and business-minded strategy. The firm emphasizes clear communication, efficient staffing, and solutions tailored to each client’s goals, industry, and operating environment. Its attorneys work closely with clients to understand immediate legal concerns and broader business objectives. By combining careful analysis with accessible guidance, the firm helps clients make informed decisions without unnecessary complexity, delay, or over-lawyering.

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. provides counsel across business law, mergers and acquisitions, finance, tax, labor and employment, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and restructuring, intellectual property, government relations, environmental law, energy, construction, trusts and estates, and municipal matters. The firm also assists with international business, regulatory compliance, public affairs, economic development, data security, and strategic planning. Its interdisciplinary teams serve industries including health care, education, technology, hospitality, automotive dealerships, asset management, cannabis, nonprofit organizations, and emerging companies.

Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson, P.A. combines more than a century of service with a strong commitment to professional excellence and community involvement. The firm has more than 100 attorneys and professionals and has received recognition across several major practice areas. Its attorneys also devote substantial time to pro bono work, civic leadership, and volunteer service. Through practical counsel, broad capabilities, and long-standing regional roots, the firm supports clients facing important legal and business decisions.