Peter S. Plumb

Peter S. Plumb has dedicated his legal career to helping clients handle business, real estate, and estate planning matters with clarity and confidence. He is known for offering steady guidance to small businesses and families seeking support in planning for the future and managing important transitions in a practical, thoughtful way.

Peter built a strong academic path that shaped his legal approach. He earned an A.B., magna cum laude, from Princeton University, continued his studies at the New England Conservatory of Music, and completed his J.D., with honors, at Columbia University School of Law. He later served as a judicial clerk for Hon. Edward T. Gignoux at the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine.

Peter focuses on advising small businesses, helping owners understand succession planning, real estate structures, and long-term strategies for family-held properties. His experience also includes trust and estate planning and administration, where he guides individuals through decisions that protect assets and support future generations.

Peter has also given significant time to arts and community work, strengthening many cultural organizations through leadership and volunteer service. His efforts include roles such as Chairman of the Maine Arts Commission, participation in the National Association of State Arts Agencies Board of Directors, and leadership in the Campaign to Renovate Portland City Hall Auditorium. His contributions have been recognized with the Paul Harris Fellow award, the Distinguished Service to the Arts Award, and the Distinguished Community Service Award from the University of Southern Maine.

Peter S. Plumb is well regarded in the legal community and has earned repeated recognition in the Best Lawyers in America Consumer Guide and the New England “Super Lawyers” roster, along with the highest peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell. With a focus on practical solutions and client-centered counsel, he continues to support individuals, families, and businesses as they navigate important legal decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Murray Plumb & Murray
• Member, Maine State Bar Association
• Member, Cumberland County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• Columbia University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Princeton University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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