Emma Pooler

        Associate
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        Emma is an enthusiastic advocate who prides herself on using her creativity to develop practical solutions for clients involved in complex litigation matters.

        Her practice spans a wide variety of legal disciplines, as Emma has represented plaintiffs and defendants in collection, probate, construction, commercial, property, and administrative disputes. Emma is passionate about maintaining consistent client communication and finding practical legal solutions tailored to each client’s specific needs.

        Before joining Verrill, Emma provided litigation services for a variety of clients at two law firms in Portland, achieving positive results for clients in every corner of Maine. During law school, Emma was a student attorney at the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic for two semesters and was one of two inaugural student attorneys at the school’s Rural Practice Clinic, providing free legal services to clients in Fort Kent, Maine.

        Emma is a born and raised Mainer, who grew up in Aroostook County before moving to the greater Portland area. In her free time, Emma enjoys experiencing all that Maine has to offer by skiing, kayaking, snowmobiling, and cooking.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • University of Maine School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
        • University of Maine (B.S., summa cum laude)

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine

        Honors

        • Listed in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America under Litigation – Trusts and Estates (2027)

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

        Resources

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        Phil Bartlett to Step Down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

        On September 15, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced that Phil Bartlett will step down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC)...
        Published Works

        Jay McCormack and Michael Fee Co-Author AHLA Article on Skin Substitute Enforcement Trends

        Verrill Partners Jay McCormack and Michael Fee co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Health Care & Life Sciences Attorney Elpida Velmahos

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to announce that Elpida Velmahos has joined the firm’s Health Care & Life Sciences Group as an...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Litigation & Trial Attorney Emma Pooler

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill is pleased to announce that Emma Pooler has joined the firm’s Litigation & Trial Group as an Associate, resident in...
        Published Works

        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

        Verrill attorneys Mary H. Schmidt, Rachel A. Deering, Hannah R. Zukoff, and Mariah G. Tappan co-authored the “Trends and Developments” chapter...
        Blog

        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

        In the lead-up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, employers may be taking a closer look at how their policies and practices respond to...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Verrill Secures SJC Victory for Boston Legacy FC in White Stadium Litigation

        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...
        Blog

        Hurry Up and Wait

        This is the third in a series of Verrill blog posts on Maine’s packaging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) law[1]. In July we reported...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
        Media Mentions

        Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Scott Anderson Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
        Blog

        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
        Press Releases

        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...