Christopher E. "Chris" Howard

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2007.

Merrill's Wharf, 254 Commercial Street Portland, Maine 04101

(207) 791-1100

choward@pierceatwood.com

Firm: Pierce Atwood LLP

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Overview

Firm

Pierce Atwood LLP

Years In Practice

Phone Number (207) 791-1100

Christopher E. Howard, partner in the Business Group, serves on the firm's Management Committee and is the former head of its Business Practice Group. Chris has a unique combination of technical legal skills and hands-on business and finance experience, which enables him to integrate these disciplines into strategies that match client objectives and provide clients with a competitive advantage. Chris's practice has three main areas of focus:

Corporate finance and transactional representation: Chris' work involves all aspects of corporate, securities, and commercial law, focusing on representing entrepreneurs and middle-market companies in a wide variety of transactional settings.
Resort and hospitality industry: Chris continues to be active in the hospitality sector with projects ranging from resort acquisition and disposition to numerous hotel developments to representation of Maine's first gaming development.
General counsel representation: In addition to his work as American Skiing Company's general counsel, Chris's experience includes acting as "external" general counsel for several large to midsize companies including two of Maine's largest insurance companies. Chris's forte is in managing complex commercial transactions and development projects in time-sensitive environments, and in accessing all sectors of the capital markets.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for Christopher E. Howard

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland, ME (2022)

Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Portland, ME (2015)

Included in The Best Lawyers in America® for Mergers & Acquisitions Law (2007-present)
Named a Best Lawyers in America® “Lawyer of the Year” for Mergers & Acquisitions Law in Maine (2015 & 2022)
Recognized in Chambers USA for Corporate/M&A law.

Education

Cornell University, J.D., magna cum laude

Graduated 1982

Bates College, B.A., magna cum laude

Graduated 1979

Contact Details and Office Locations

Other: (207) 791-1100

choward@pierceatwood.com

Merrill's Wharf, 254 Commercial Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Portland, Maine 04101

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