Brett R. Leland

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        Brett R. Leland Brett R. Leland

        As part of Brett’s dynamic approach to each case, he applies his legal research and writing skills, together with his ingenuity, to identify and advocate the strongest positions for clients.

        Brett’s practice areas include insurance coverage, product liability, complex commercial litigation, premises liability, and personal injury. He was involved in the successful defense of a products liability case in federal court in the District of Massachusetts that resulted in a defense verdict, and in the successful defense to an appeal to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in a professional malpractice action, which resulted in an affirmation of an entry of summary judgment in favor of the defendant.

        Brett and his wife, Julie, have two children and live in Portland, Maine. Brett enjoys running, reading, and skiing, and is an avid baseball fan.

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        Education

        • Boston University School of Law  (J.D.)
        • Middlebury College  (B.A., cum laude)

        Public Service

        • Board Member, Cleaves Law Library

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. District Court for the District of Maine

        Memberships

        • Maine State Bar Association
        • Cumberland County Bar Association

        Clerkships

        • Maine Supreme Judicial Court, Hon. Jon D. Levy

        Firm Highlights

        Alerts and Newsletters

        Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law, 26 M.R.S. § 620-A

        Effective July 14, 2026 Maine employers that electronically monitor employees must comply with a new disclosure law effective July 14, 2026. Under...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Recognized by U.S. News as One of the Best Law Firms to Work for in 2026

        BOSTON, Mass., BANGOR and PORTLAND, Maine, GREENWICH and WESTPORT, Conn., – Verrill has been featured on U.S. News’ 2026 Best Companies to Work...
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        SECURE 2.0 Roth Catch-Up Rules and the 403(b) 15-Year Catch-Up: What Tax-Exempt Employers Need to Know

        Tax-exempt employers whose 403(b) plans offer catch-up contributions for participants age 50 and above should be well on their way to compliance with...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Quoted in Law360 on SIMAD Summer Camp Bankruptcy Sale

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings involving SIMAD Holdings and...
        Media Mentions

        Chris Tsouros Featured in Law360’s Coverage of Sports Real Estate Deals

        Verrill Partner Chris Tsouros was recently recognized in a Law360 article highlighting law firms involved in significant sports real estate projects...
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        What Maine’s New Employer Surveillance Law Means for Maine Employers

        Maine employers who monitor their workforce, whether through productivity software, GPS, call recording, or cameras, have a new compliance obligation...
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        Run Don’t Walk: The Implication of “While Supplies Last” Prize Promotions

        This month a big-chain grocery store has been offering daily mystery boxes during specific timed drops on a first-come, first-served basis, to users...
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        Maine’s Noncompete Statute is Reshaped for Health Care Workers: What You Need to Know

        Employers of individuals who are licensed under state law to perform, or provide, health care services in the State of Maine should be prepared for...
        Media Mentions

        Steven Davis Featured in the Environmental Business Journal

        Steven Davis, President of Verrill Strategic Consulting, was recently interviewed and featured in the Environmental Business Journal, Volume 39...
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        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
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        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...
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        33 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide

        BOSTON, Massachusetts, PORTLAND, Maine, WESTPORT, Connecticut, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Verrill has been recognized as a Leading Firm in 14...