Biography

Timothy J. Bryant practices with the firm's Corporate and M&A, Franchising and Distribution Services, and Litigation practice groups. He focuses his practice on business, construction, and franchise law. Tim is the Co-Chair of the firm's Litigation Practice Group and Chair of the firm's Franchising and Distribution Services practice groups. He has formerly served on the firm's Management Committee and as Chair of the Recruitment Committee. Tim lives in Falmouth with his wife, Lisa, sons, Sean and Jack, and daughter, Lauren.

Professional Activities

  • Maine Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
    • Litigation Section, 1993-Present
    • Franchise Forum, 1996-Present; past faculty member

Honors & Recognition

Tim is listed in Benchmark Litigation, Chambers USA, and Woodward-White's The Best Lawyers in America for his work in the area of litigation, and is a member of the Franchise Times Legal Eagle Hall of Fame for his work in the area of franchise law.

Civic and Charitable Activities

  • Maine Children's Cancer Society Program, Board of Directors, 2005-2014
    • Vice President, President-Elect, President and Immediate Past President, 2005-2013
    • Walkathon, Board of Directors Co-Chair, 1994-2013
  • Town of Falmouth, Maine
    • Volunteer youth basketball coach, 2000-2015
    • Youth basketball association, Board of Directors, 2010-2016
    • Volunteer football coach, 2008-2011; head of 4th-6th grade youth football program, 2009-2011
    • Volunteer high school football coach, 2012-2017
    • Vice President of Football Boosters Board of Directors, 2012-2017
    • Workforce Housing Commission, former Chair
  • International Franchise Association, member, 2010-Present
  • Maine Heritage Policy Center, Board of Directors, 2013-Present
    • Chair of Annual Freedom & Opportunity Luncheon
    • Chair of Freedom & Opportunity Honoree and Speaker Committee
    • Development Committee Member
  • Maine Republican Party
    • State Committee, Member
    • Cumberland County Executive, Committee Member
    • Cumberland County Strategy, Chair
    • State Convention Delegate
    • State Convention Cumberland County, Caucus Chair
    • Town of Falmouth, Caucus Chair
  • UMass Amherst
    • UMass Amherst Alumni Association, former member of the Board of Directors
    • UMass Board of Trustees, Division 1-A Football Task Force, 2007-2009
    • Friends of UMass Football, Co-Founder and Immediate Past President, 2001-2014
  • Greater Portland's Little Ladd Football Board of Directors, former member and Vice President, 1994-1998
  • Junior Achievement of Maine, former Director and Chair of the Board, 1998-2005
  • Sigma Phi Epsilon, local and national volunteer
    • National Audit Committee, 2011-Present
  • Leadership Maine, Maine Development Foundation
    • Lambda Class
    • Advisory Council, 2005-2009
  • University of New Hampshire School of Business, Guest Lecturer (Franchise Law)
  • Casco Bay Leadership Academy - Guest Lecturer
  • MCLE Publication - Co-Editor of the Practical Guide to Evidence in Maine

Firm Highlights

Publication

131st Legislature Second Regular Session Update

Adjournment and Veto Day After a marathon last day of session, members of the Preti Legislative Practice Group were at the State House on April 18 th to witness the Maine State Legislature head...

News

Preti Attorneys File Suit Against Al-Generated Robocalls in the 2024 NH Presidential Primary

Representing the League of Women Voters of New Hampshire, the League of Women Voters of the United States, and individual voters, Preti Flaherty, with co-counsel, filed a federal lawsuit against Steve Kramer, Lingo Telecom...

Event

When to Say Goodbye: Navigating Leave and Terminations

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

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Supreme Court Rules Certain Impact Fees Unconstitutional

A recent Supreme Court ruling in  Sheetz v. County of El Dorado  makes it clear that impact fees adopted by a legislative body may work as an unconstitutional taking of property. The Issue: This...

News

Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2024 “Maine Firm of the Year"

Benchmark Litigation  has named Preti Flaherty as 2024 Litigation Firm of the Year in the State of Maine. Through extensive peer- and- client reviewed research, as well as analysis of casework; the Benchmark Awards...

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Conducting Success: Tuning Up Your Discipline and Performance Framework

As an HR professional, hiring the right talent, addressing employee needs, and managing terminations are just a few of the most challenging problems that arise. During this year's three-part Employment Breakfast Webinar Series, we'll...

News

Attorney Jeffrey Thaler Named to 2024 Lawdragon Green 500: Leaders in Energy Law

Preti Flaherty’s attorney Jeffrey Thaler has been recognized by  Lawdragon  as one of the top 500 Leaders in Energy Law. This is Jeff’s third time named to this prestigious list since the first publication...

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Maine Government Contracting and Procurement Update: Public Access Under FOAA to Trade Secrets in Proposals and Bid Documents

Those doing business with state, county, and local government in Maine need to know their way around public records laws. What is the risk that sensitive or proprietary business information submitted in response to...

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Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action

In the article "Re/Descheduling Marijuana Through Administrative Action" published in the Oklahoma Law Review , authors Scott Bloomberg, Alexandra Harriman, and Shane Pennington explore the complex legal framework surrounding the federal scheduling of marijuana...

News

Preti Flaherty Welcomes Trust and Estate Attorney Elise Salek to the Firm

Preti Flaherty is pleased to announce that Elise Salek has joined the firm’s Trusts & Estates Practice Group. Practicing out of the firm’s Concord, New Hampshire office, Elise brings nearly three decades of experience...