Jacob F. Bowie

Jacob F. Bowie is a shareholder and Portland, Maine attorney whose practice focuses on real estate, banking and financial services, business and corporate law, and construction law. He represents real estate investors and developers, financial institutions, lenders, contractors, subcontractors, hospitality businesses, associations, landlords, and other business clients. Bowie helps clients structure transactions, address financing needs, manage contractual matters, and resolve legal issues connected to property ownership, development, construction, and business operations.

Bowie earned his J.D. from the University of Maine School of Law and a B.A. in History from Bucknell University. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, research, and clear communication. This training supports his ability to evaluate complex transactions, identify practical risks, and advise clients on legal decisions involving real estate, financing, business operations, and construction projects.

Bowie handles commercial real estate acquisitions and sales, institutional and private financing, development matters, construction projects, and commercial and residential leasing. He documents and closes commercial real estate, development, construction, and asset-based secured loans, including transactions involving SBA 7(a) and 504 loan programs. His business work includes entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, business sales, operational financing, leases, and contracts. He also addresses mechanics’ liens, construction disputes, and the negotiation and drafting of construction agreements.

Jacob F. Bowie is admitted to practice in Maine and Massachusetts and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine. He is a member of the Maine State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and Cumberland Bar Association, where he served as Second Vice President in 2025 after serving on its General Committee from 2020 through 2025. Recognized as a Rising Star in Real Estate, he brings practical judgment to complex business and property matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Perkins Thompson
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Second Vice President, Cumberland County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine
• Massachusetts

Education

• University of Maine School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Bucknell University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)