Adam Nyhan

        Partner

        With a focus on technology, data privacy, and corporate law and financing, Adam advises software providers and other clients nationwide as well as those abroad in their U.S. business operations and sales.

        Adam counsels Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers, custom software developers, website developers, DevOps firms, mobile app and video game developers, virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) companies, managed IT services firms, and companies developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology or incorporating it into their products.

        As a transactional lawyer, Adam represents companies and their investors in financing deals and counsels buyers and sellers in business acquisitions. He also provides guidance to startups and their founders in establishing companies and fostering positive relationships between founders, investors, employees, and contractors. Adam’s work includes writing product contracts (e.g., EULAs, license agreements, API agreements, software reseller agreements), negotiating business-to-business tech deals, and designing privacy compliance programs.

        In the financial services sector, Adam represents FinTechs, money transmitters, money services businesses, credit card networks and issuers, banks, and insurers in projects ranging from commercial contracting to compliance. He also advises businesses that use cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and other blockchain technology.

        Adam also has years of experience in commercial litigation, antitrust counseling, and white-collar defense matters in industries ranging from military contracting to pharmaceuticals to electronic payments.

        Separate from his legal work, Adam co-founded a Los Angeles software startup, held legal and sales roles for a New York City tech company, and founded two other businesses. He has taken on various roles at a tech startup, including pitching investors, designing user experience, ensuring customer success, and managing development sprints.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • The George Washington University Law School (J.D.)
        • Macalester College (B.A.)

        Public Service

        • Mentor, Maine Center for Entrepreneurs

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine
        • New York

        Memberships

        • American Bar Association
        • Maine State Bar Association

        Honors

        • Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® under Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) in Portland, Maine (2023, 2025, 2026)

        Learn more about the third-party ratings, rankings, and selection processes used for inclusion.

        Events
        When: December 5, 2025 at 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
        Location: LinkedIn Live
        When: October 20-23, 2025
        Location: Portland, Maine
        When: June 6, 2025 at 8:45am – 4:45pm (EDT)
        Location: University of Maine School of Law

        Firm Highlights

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