Edmond J. Bearor

Edmond J. Bearor is an attorney affiliated with Rudman Winchell in Bangor, Maine. His practice addresses municipal and administrative law, land use and zoning, property development, real estate transactions, and related litigation. He advises on legal issues affecting public bodies, developers, and other parties involved in local government decisions. He previously served as the firm’s managing partner from 2010 through 2019 and later moved to an of counsel role.

Edmond earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Public Management from the University of Maine at Orono in 1981 and earned a J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law in 1988. Before entering legal practice, he served as the town administrator of Newport, Maine. His education and direct municipal management experience contribute to his understanding of local government operations, permitting, public administration, and property development disputes.

His work includes municipal representation, administrative proceedings, land use disputes, development matters, and appellate litigation. He served as chair of the Municipal Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association and taught local government law in the University of Maine’s public management program. In 2016, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court appointed him chair of its Appellate Rules Advisory Committee. He has also served in roles involving property tax review and probate court.

Edmond J. Bearor has received recognition in Best Lawyers for land use and zoning work, including Lawyer of the Year honors in 2012 and 2016, and has been recognized by Super Lawyers. His civic service includes involvement with Eastern Maine Development Corporation and Bangor-area organizations. His legal and public-service background informs his work on disputes where development goals, local ordinances, and government procedures intersect.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Rudman Winchell
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Past Chair, Municipal Law Section of the Maine State Bar Association
• Judge, Penobscot County Probate Court
• Chair, Appellate Rules Advisory Committee
• Board Member, Eastern Maine Development Corporation
• Board Member, EMDC
• Board Member, Bangor Mechanics’ Association
• Member, State Board of Property Tax Review

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• University of Maine Orono
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics and Public Management

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