James B. Haddow

James B. Haddow

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Portland, Maine
39+ years experience
Petruccelli, Martin & Haddow LLP
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Two Monument Square, Suite 900, P.O. Box 17555, Portland, ME 04101
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Bio

JAMES B. HADDOW was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on June 25, 1959. He is admitted to practice in Maine, the United States District Court for the District of Maine, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is the author of The Evolution of the Maine Law of Attachment on Ordinary and Trustee Process, 7 Me. Bar Journal 2 (1992), and Legal Issues in Prenatal Diagnosis in the U.S., Prenatal Diagnosis, The Human Side, 2d ed. 2003, Abramsky and Chapple. Mr. Haddow served on the Mad Horse Theatre Company Board of Trustees (Trustee, 1989-1994; President, 1992-1994) and on the Cumberland County Law Library Committee from 1990 through 1994. In 1995, Mr. Haddow was elected to the Planning Board for the Town of Limington, Maine, and served as the Board's vice-chair in 1996 and its chair in 1997. Mr. Haddow also served from 2007 - 2012 as President of the Board of Directors for Maine Boys to Men, an innovative youth services and violence prevention organization based in Portland, Maine. He also served from 2000 - 2006 as a member of the University of Maine School of Law Alumni Association's Board of Directors, including terms as Vice President and Chair of the Annual Fund (2002-2003) and President (2003-2004). Mr. Haddow was selected to serve as a volunteer neutral for the Androscoggin County Superior Court in the Maine Court System's 1995-1997 experimental ADR program. He is a member of the Cumberland County, Maine State, and American Bar Associations, and of the American Association for Justice. JAMES B. HADDOW was born in Quincy, Massachusetts on June 25, 1959. He is admitted to practice in Maine, the United States District Court for the District of Maine, the United States Court of Federal Claims, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. He is the author of The Evolution of the Maine Law of Attachment on Ordinary and Trustee Process, 7 Me. Bar Journal 2 (1992), and Legal Issues in Prenatal Diagnosis in the U.S., Prenatal Diagnosis, The Human Side, 2d ed. In 1995, Mr. Haddow was elected to the Planning Board for the Town of Limington, Maine, and served as the Board's vice-chair in 1996 and its chair in 1997. Mr. Haddow also served from 2007 - 2012 as President of the Board of Directors for Maine Boys to Men, an innovative youth services and violence prevention organization based in Portland, Maine. He also served from 2000 - 2006 as a member of the University of Maine School of Law Alumni Association's Board of Directors, including terms as Vice President and Chair of the Annual Fund (2002-2003) and President (2003-2004). Mr. Haddow was selected to serve as a volunteer neutral for the Androscoggin County Superior Court in the Maine Court System's 1995-1997 experimental ADR program. He is a member of the Cumberland County, Maine State, and American Bar Associations, and of the American Association for Justice.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Insurance Law, Portland, ME (2026)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Municipal Law, Portland, ME (2019)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Municipal, Portland, ME (2017)
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Insurance Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Municipal
  • Recognized: Municipal Law
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Practice Area: Employment Law - Individuals
  • Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
  • Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
  • Best Lawyers in America - Litigation and Municipal Law
  • New England Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Land Use / Zoning
  • Benchmark Local Litigation Star (ME) – Product Liability, General Commercial, Insurance, Intellectual Property, Professional Liability

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • University of Maine, J.D., graduated 1986
  • Colby College, BA, graduated 1982

Reviews

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Kathleen Campbell

2 weeks ago

Trusted Legal Expertise in Insurance Disputes

Working with Attorney James B. Haddow was an absolute pleasure. His 39 years of experience in general practice, particularly in insurance and municipal law, provided the depth of knowledge we needed to resolve a complex dispute with our insurer. James's expertise was evident from our first meeting—his ability to navigate the nuances of insurance law and his recognition as Lawyer of the Year (2026) for this very practice area gave us confidence in his abilities. He handled our case with precision, professionalism, and a personal touch, ensuring we understood every step of the process. Thanks to his strategic approach, we achieved a favorable settlement without unnecessary litigation. James's dedication and exceptional service made all the difference. Highly recommended!

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