Christopher Branson

cbranson@mpmlaw.com

Christopher joined MP&M in 1991 and became a Director in 1999. His practice focuses on the needs of Maine businesses. His experience includes assisting clients with:

• Business Formation and Operation
• Sale of Business
• Intellectual Property
• Venture Capital
• Executive Compensation
• Licensing and Regulatory Compliance

Christopher also handles commercial litigation. He has tried both jury and non-jury cases in both state and federal courts.  

Reported Decisions:

• R.C. Moore v. Les-Care Kitchens, Inc., 931 A.2d 1081 ( Me. 2007) (successful recovery pursuant to pre-judgment attachment)
• In re Estate of Chartier, 866 A.2d 125 ( Me. 2005) (successful rejection of disputed will)    
• American Express v. Temm, 241 F. Supp.2d 30 (D. Me. 2003) (successful opposition to motion to enjoin competition)           
• In re Spenlinhauer, 101 F.3d 106 (1^st Cir. 1996) (challenge to enforcement of a spendthrift provision)
• Pew v. Scopino, 904 F.Supp. 18 (D. Me. 1995) (successful opposition to summary judgment in § 1983 Action)

Bar Activities

 Member, American Bar Association (Business and Litigation Sections); Member Maine State Bar Association (Corporate Section), Member, Cumberland County Bar Association; Past-President, Young Lawyers Section of M.S.B.A. (1996).

Civic Activities

Maine Civil Liberties Union (President: 2008 to Present, Board: 2003 to Present); Portland Museum of Art (Board of Fellows, 1999 to Present).

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