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- Yale Law School
, J.D., 1972
- New College of Florida
, B.A., 1969
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Eric P. Stauffer
Partner
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| Practice Focus: | Business and Transactional Law; Real Estate Law; Health Care |
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Portland, ME
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| Phone: | 207.791.3000 |
| Fax: | 207.791.3111 |
| Email: | estauffer@preti.com |
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Eric P. Stauffer practices with the firm's Business Law, Real Estate and Health Care Practice Groups and is the former Business Law Group Chair. He handles all types of commercial transactions, with emphasis on buying and selling businesses, structuring business relationships, lending transactions, construction contracting and technology procurement.
PREVIOUS LEGAL EXPERIENCE
After receiving his law degree from Yale Law School in 1972, Rick worked in the Maine Governor's Office as Federal State Coordinator, Maine Alternate to the New England Regional Commission and Special Assistant to Governor Kenneth M. Curtis. As the governor's aide, Rick had staff responsibilities for natural resources, energy, environmental protection, economic development and Native American affairs. He served as Development Officer and General Counsel to the Maine State Housing Authority from 1975 to 1977. In 1977, he became Administrative Assistant to Governor Curtis during the governor's term as chairman of the Democratic National Committee. A year later, he joined Preti Flaherty.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- Fellow, American College of Mortgage Attorneys
- Co-Chair of American College of Mortgage Attorneys Legislative Committee
- Nominated to Board of Regents of American College of Mortgage Attorneys
- President of Maine Bar Foundation
- Member, Cumberland County, Maine, Arizona and District of Columbia Bar Associations
Professional Awards
- Woodward-White's The Best Lawyers in America and other national registries.
- Recipient of the Public Policy Advocacy Award in 1992 and the Founder's Award in 2002 from the Maine Real Estate Development Association in the connection with his efforts as a member of its Legislative Committee.
- He has lectured on legal opinions in business transactions, eminent domain and health privacy matters.
Civic Involvement
- Member of Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Maine Real Estate Development Association
- Former president and treasurer of Goodwill Industries of Maine, Inc., and has more than twelve years of service on its Board of Directors.
Representative Matters
Real Estate Development Work - Eric's contributions to major real estate development projects have included regulatory, contract and procurement work for the development of a major newspaper printing and production plant, the construction of a large psychiatric hospital... read more >>
Real Estate Development Work - Eric's contributions to major real estate development projects have included regulatory, contract and procurement work for the development of a major newspaper printing and production plant, the construction of a large psychiatric hospital and expansions for various Maine hospitals. He was lead counsel in the design and implementation of the cross-border ownership structure for a power generating facility.
Financial Workouts and Restructuring - In financial workouts, he has handled the negotiation and documentation of waste handling agreements for several Maine municipalities as part of the financial restructuring of one of Maine's largest waste-to-energy plants. He... read more >>
Financial Workouts and Restructuring - In financial workouts, he has handled the negotiation and documentation of waste handling agreements for several Maine municipalities as part of the financial restructuring of one of Maine's largest waste-to-energy plants. He also led the firm's groundbreaking work on the restructuring of a housing cooperative association.
Lead Counsel on Business Acquisitions - He has been lead counsel in a number of business acquisitions including purchases of television stations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Springfield and Champaign, Illinois, and Tallahassee, Florida, in addition to several newspapers in the... read more >>
Lead Counsel on Business Acquisitions - He has been lead counsel in a number of business acquisitions including purchases of television stations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Springfield and Champaign, Illinois, and Tallahassee, Florida, in addition to several newspapers in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. He has also handled acquisitions of other telecommunications, call center, computer software, hydroelectric and insurance businesses both in and out of Maine.
Negotiation of Real Estate Purchases and Leasings - Rick also handles negotiation and documentation of purchases, financings and leasing of real estate, including broadcast tower, shopping center, office building and other commercial leasing.
Negotiation of Real Estate Purchases and Leasings - Rick also handles negotiation and documentation of purchases, financings and leasing of real estate, including broadcast tower, shopping center, office building and other commercial leasing.
Collaborating with Teams to Help Clients Suceed - As lead attorney on many major transactions, Rick has coordinated participation by other practice groups in the firm, particularly on matters related to the environment, employment and bankruptcy. He has a long record of... read more >>
Collaborating with Teams to Help Clients Suceed - As lead attorney on many major transactions, Rick has coordinated participation by other practice groups in the firm, particularly on matters related to the environment, employment and bankruptcy. He has a long record of success in collaborations with other professionals (including lawyers outside of the firm) to the maximum advantage of the firm's clients.
Stauffer, Eric, Rick
Eric P. Stauffer is a Partner in the Portland, ME office. He practices with the firm's Business Law, Real Estate and Health Care Practice Groups.
Nickname: Rick