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- University of Virginia School of Law
, J.D., 1987
- University of Virginia
, B.A., 1969
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Maine; U.S. District Court, District of Maine; U.S. Supreme Court; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit
Languages
French; Spanish; German
John P. McVeigh has an active litigation practice centered on creditors' rights, commercial disputes, landlord-tenant, intellectual property and bankruptcy matters. John has substantial expertise in turning a judgment into real money, and has brought numerous fraudulent transfer actions. He also has significant experience in hydroelectric facility permitting and water rights litigation, along with expertise in the interplay between environmental and bankruptcy law. He also provides pre-emptive advice to businesses seeking to avoid or minimize litigation.
John was born in New York and graduated from the University of Virginia in 1969, and he later returned there for graduate school and taught American literature at the University for 10 years, prior to launching his legal career with Preti Flaherty in 1987. He resides in Portland, Maine.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACHIEVEMENTS
- Member of the Cumberland County, Maine State and American Bar Associations
- Member of seminar faculty of the National Business Institute, Inc., speaking annually on foreclosures and security interests.
- Recognized in the Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Business Lawyers
Civic Involvement
Volunteer for the Volunteer Lawyers Project
Volunteer Judge in the National Duberstein Bankruptcy Moot Court Competition
Board Member, Coastal Conservation Association, Casco Bay Chapter
Representative Matters
Litigated Matters Concerning Contract, UCC and Securities - Has successfully litigated numerous cases concerning contract, Uniform Commercial Code, and securities matters, and has obtained many civil judgments, including a million-dollar judgment against a landlord who... read more >>
Litigated Matters Concerning Contract, UCC and Securities - Has successfully litigated numerous cases concerning contract, Uniform Commercial Code, and securities matters, and has obtained many civil judgments, including a million-dollar judgment against a landlord who routinely abused his low-income tenants.
Represented the Major Creditor of a Large Paper Mill - John represented the major creditor of a large paper mill leading to the successful sale of the mill out of bankruptcy, not only benefiting the creditor, but saving hundreds of Maine jobs.
Represented the Major Creditor of a Large Paper Mill - John represented the major creditor of a large paper mill leading to the successful sale of the mill out of bankruptcy, not only benefiting the creditor, but saving hundreds of Maine jobs.
He led the fight during the Enron bankruptcy to obtain the benefits of multiple energy contracts for Maine's largest industrial consumers.
He led the fight during the Enron bankruptcy to obtain the benefits of multiple energy contracts for Maine's largest industrial consumers.
John P. McVeigh is a Partner in the Portland, ME office. He focuses his practice on Litigation, Bankruptcy and Business Law.