Michael A. Hodgins

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        Michael A. Hodgins Michael A. Hodgins

        Mike practices in general civil litigation, with a focus on construction and other commercial litigation in State and Federal Courts.

        Mike’s experience in construction litigation includes defense of personal injury and property damage claims, mechanic’s liens and payment claims such as damages for delay, claims for additional work and differing site conditions. His work in the construction arena includes review and negotiation of construction and supply contracts and resolution of disputes before they rise to the litigation stage. Mike has presented at numerous seminars directed toward the construction industry.

        Mike’s broader general litigation practice includes a wide array of cases, including real estate disputes, business dissolution and shareholder disputes, and estate contests.

        Mike has experience in land use and zoning matters representing Towns and private parties, and has been listed by Best Lawyers in America since 2010 in several practice areas, including litigation of construction and land use and zoning matters, and is recognized for his general litigation practice by New England Super Lawyers.

        Mike has many years of experience as a mediator and serves as a neutral to assist parties in disputes that are as varied as his litigation practice.

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        Education

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

        Bar Admissions

        • Maine

        Court and Other Admissions

        • US District Court, District of Maine

        Memberships

        • Maine State Bar Association
        • Penobscot County Bar Association
        • Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (State Chair)
        • Maine Central Institute (Past President, Former Trustee 1998-2007; 2010-2021)
        • Northern Light Sebasticook Valley Hospital (Past President, Former Trustee 2005-2017)

        Honors

        • Listed in Best Lawyers ® in America under Administrative Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation–Construction, Land Use and Zoning Law, and Litigation–Land Use and Zoning in Bangor, Maine

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        Firm Highlights

        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...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SEC’s Proposed “Reg Crypto”: What Founders Need to Know

        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
        Blog

        After 45 Years, the IRS Speaks on DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing – And It’s Good News

        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
        Media Mentions

        U.S. Courts Highlights Annabel Rodriguez’s Journey from Fellow to Mentor

        Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez was featured in a recent U.S. Courts article titled “From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...