Michael A. Hodgins

Michael A. Hodgins is a Bangor, Maine litigation attorney who handles construction, commercial, real estate, land use, zoning, shareholder, and estate disputes. He represents clients in state and federal courts and also helps resolve conflicts before litigation begins. His construction work includes personal injury and property damage claims, mechanic’s liens, delay damages, and claims involving additional work or differing site conditions. He also reviews and negotiates construction contracts for clients.

Michael earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Maine School of Law and his B.A. from Dartmouth College. His legal education supports his work in complex civil litigation, contract interpretation, land use disputes, and construction matters. He applies that training when evaluating claims, developing litigation strategy, and negotiating agreements. He also explains legal risks to clients facing demanding commercial, property, construction, and land use disputes in Maine courts.

Michael has broad experience in construction litigation involving payment claims, mechanic’s liens, project delays, additional work, differing site conditions, personal injury, and property damage. He also handles real estate disputes, business dissolution and shareholder conflicts, estate contests, and land use and zoning matters for municipalities and private parties. His mediation experience allows him to serve as a neutral in varied disputes reflecting the range of his litigation practice across Maine.

Michael A. Hodgins is admitted in Maine and before the US District Court for the District of Maine. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for administrative and regulatory law, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and land use and zoning litigation. He is also recognized by New England Super Lawyers and serves in several community leadership roles, reflecting sustained involvement in litigation, mediation, and legal service in Maine.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Verrill Dana LLP
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Penobscot County Bar Association
• State Chair, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

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