About Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC is a Portland, Maine law firm founded in 1975 that serves individuals, businesses, financial institutions, insurers, health care providers, professionals, employers, and other organizations. With more than 50 lawyers, the firm offers representation across litigation, business transactions, regulatory matters, and personal legal needs. Norman Hanson DeTroy combines substantial courtroom experience with practical counseling, helping clients address commercial disputes, professional liability claims, employment concerns, financial matters, real estate issues, and other complex legal challenges throughout Maine and northern New England.

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC emphasizes experienced, efficient, and effective representation supported by common-sense legal advice. The firm assigns matters according to the experience required, complexity of the issues, and interests at stake, allowing clients to receive appropriately tailored legal support. Its attorneys handle matters from early evaluation and negotiation through mediation, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Lawyers also collaborate across practice groups when disputes or transactions involve overlapping business, regulatory, insurance, employment, or financial concerns.

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC maintains practices in commercial litigation, insurance defense, medical and professional liability, workers’ compensation, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, business organizations and operations, employment and labor law, construction, real estate, and intellectual property. The firm also advises on estate planning, probate, elder law, family law, criminal defense, health care compliance, nonprofit organizations, credit union operations, government relations, personal injury, and sports law. Its attorneys appear before Maine state and federal courts as well as administrative agencies, licensing boards, and regulatory bodies.

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC marked its 50th anniversary in 2025 and expanded its team that year when Thompson, Bowie & Hatch joined the firm. Its attorneys have earned recognition across litigation and other practice areas, including four lawyers named 2026 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” honorees for the greater Portland area. By combining decades of institutional experience, a deep litigation bench, multidisciplinary capabilities, and practical client service, Norman Hanson DeTroy provides legal representation for clients facing significant business, professional, financial, and personal matters.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits And Disputes 
  • Litigation
  • Trials
  • Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 13
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Foreclosure And Collections
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
Employment
  • Employment Litigation
  • Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Whistleblower
  • Wage And Hour
  • Erisa
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Termination
Business 
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Contract
  • Shareholder
  • Partnership
  • Lender Liability
  • Business Transactions
  • Hospitality, Restaurants & Inns
  • Nonprofit & Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Transportation Law
  • Professional Liability
  • Business Organizations & Operations
  • Tax-Deferred Exchanges
Estate Planning
  • Wills
  • Trusts
  • Elder Law
  • Probate
  • Special Needs
Real Estate
  • Real Estate Transactions & Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Landlords And Tenants
  • Land Use And Zoning
  • Leasing
  • Eviction
  • Construction
  • Development
  • Condominium
  • Title Services
Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Adoption
  • Parental Rights
  • Custody
Personal Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Accident
  • Construction Accident
  • Products Liability
  • Wrongful Death
Criminal Defense
  • Assaults
  • Drug Crime
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Homicides
  • Murder
Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
  • Copyright
  • Patent
  • Licensing
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
Health Care
  • Healthcare Compliance
  • Medical Professional Liability
  • Medical Professional Licensing
  • Medical Credentialing
Government
  • Government Relations
Insurance
  • Insurance Defense Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage
Sports Law

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC - Portland

220 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101

Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC - Portland

Two Canal Plaza, Portland, ME 04112