THE BENNETT LAW FIRM, P.A., was founded over forty years ago by its namesake, Herbert H. Bennett, a well known and nationally prominent trial lawyer whose practice focused on representing management on issues of labor and employment law. Throughout the years, the firm has remained relatively small by design and it continues to provide highly specialized legal services to a broad client base. Although the firm is located in Portland, Maine, the firm's client base stretches throughout New England.

In our increasingly litigious society, The Bennett Law Firm, P.A. offers experienced legal guidance in aggressively avoiding unionization and is also at the forefront in developing preventative policies and procedures, training, avoiding and if necessary, resolving employment disputes (including alternative dispute resolution), negotiating collective bargaining agreements and defending litigation arising from employment disputes.

The firm's lawyers have depth and experience in labor law and civil litigation in front of all forums including state and federal courts and administrative agencies such as the National Labor Relations Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Maine Human Rights Commission, the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Department of Labor. All attorneys are members of several bar associations, and are active in the community and continuing education programs. The firm prides itself on the long lasting, ongoing relationships which it maintains with its clients, both large and small. The firms clients appreciate the firm's philosophy and hands on aggressive approach, which has helped build and maintain many long-term relationships. The best evidence of a job well done is a satisfied client -- the cornerstone of our practice.

Special Practice Areas

Firm Practice Areas

Business & Corporate Law, Government, Labor & Employment, Insurance, Malpractice / Professional Negligence, Negligence / Personal Injury / Wrongful Death, Workers Compensation, Administrative Law, Business & Commercial Litigation, Breach of Contract, Employment / Breach of Contract, Employment / Wrongful Termination, Labor & Employment, Contracts & Transactions, Construction Law, Complex & Multidistrict Litigation, Civil Rights, Breach of Contract, For Businesses, Wrongful Termination, For Businesses, Union Negotiations, For Businesses, Employee Benefits, Civil Rights, Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice, For Health Care Providers, Dental Malpractice, For Dental Care Providers, Legal Malpractice, For Attorneys / Law Firms, Civil Actions, For Defendants- Business/Individual Being Sued, Product Liability / Damages, For Defendants - Business/Individual Being Sued, Construction Accidents, For Defendants - Business/Individual Being Sued, Premises Liability, For Business Owners, Construction Defect

Firm Lawyers

  • Peter_Bennett_Esq.jpgPeter Bennett, Esq.
  • pbennett@thebennettlawfirm.com | (207) 773-4775
  • Employment,ADR,Labor litigation,Business Litigation,Commercial Litigation,Americans With Disabilities Act,Age Discrimination in Employment,Collective Bargaining,Employment Defense,Sexual Harassment,Title VII Discrimination,Unfair Labor Practices,Union Contract Negotiations,Union Elections,Wage and Hour Law,Whistleblower Litigation,Wrongful Termination
  • Jeffrey_Bennett_Esq.jpgJeffrey Bennett, Esq.
  • jbennett@thebennettlawfirm.com | (207) 773-4775
  • Business litigation,Employment,Commercial,Civil litigation,Trial Practice,Business Crimes,Business Litigation,Business Torts,Closely Held Business Law,Commercial Fraud,Commercial Litigation,Commercial Torts,Complex Commercial Litigation,Corporate Litigation,Complex and Multi-District Litigation,

  • Rick_Finberg_Esq.jpgRick Finberg, Esq.
  • rfinberg@thebennettlawfirm.com | (207) 773-4775
  • Administrative Adjudications,Civil Rights Defense,Race Discrimination,Sex Discrimination,Disability Discrimination,Unemployment Compensation,Covenants Not To Compete,Employee Discipline,Employment Arbitration,Employment Defense,Civil Litigation,Defense Litigation,
  • Joanne_Simonelli_Esq.jpgJoanne Simonelli, Esq.
  • jsimonelli@thebennettlawfirm.com | (207) 773-4775
  • Federal Civil Practice,Commercial Litigation,Contract Litigation,Civil Liability,Civil Practice