Daniel L. Cummings

Daniel L. Cummings is a Portland commercial attorney who handles business law, real estate, dispute resolution, and litigation. He represents clients in bankruptcy, insolvency, workouts, collections, and other debtor-creditor matters. His practice also includes proceedings in federal, bankruptcy, tax, and probate courts, along with appellate work. He helps businesses, lenders, and other clients evaluate financial disputes, protect legal interests, and, when needed, pursue practical solutions through negotiation or litigation.

Daniel earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law in 1989 and his B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of Maine in 1982. His academic background supports careful analysis of commercial transactions, creditor rights, bankruptcy issues, and real estate matters. He applies that training when reviewing contracts, evaluating financial problems, preparing court filings, and developing strategies for complex business disputes and appeals effectively.

Daniel has worked with credit unions for more than 30 years on operations, contract review, payment systems, regulatory compliance, mergers, field of membership, repossessions, and foreclosures. He also represents clients in commercial insolvency, bankruptcy, collections, and appellate matters. His experience includes appearances before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, and First Circuit Court of Appeals, giving him broad perspective on trial and appellate strategy overall.

Daniel L. Cummings is admitted in Maine and before several federal courts, including the First Circuit, US Bankruptcy Court, US Tax Court, and US Court of Federal Claims. He is a Maine Bar Foundation Fellow and has supported nonprofit organizations through board and pro bono service for more than 20 years. His professional background reflects sustained work in commercial law, credit union counseling, dispute resolution, and community service across Maine.

Law Office Affiliations

• Member, Norman Hanson DeTroy, LLC
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Cumberland County Bar Association
• Fellow, Maine Bar Foundation

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maine
  Bachelor of Science (BS)