Richard A. Dick Spencer

Richard A. Dick Spencer

Education Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Portland, Maine
56+ years experience
Drummond Woodsum
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84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, ME 04101-2480
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Bio

Dick Spencer specializes in complex problems which require effective advocacy at the local and state levels and before administrative agencies, the state courts, and the Maine Legislature. He is among Maine’s leading experts in diverse areas including land use and conservation, municipal law, and public finance. Dick also advises multi-generational families on how best to transfer their Maine seasonal and other properties to the next generation. Dick’s approach to problems is intuitive and creative. Having practiced law for nearly 50 years, Dick offers his clients unparalleled insights into how to achieve their most important strategic goals.Dick is listed in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to leading lawyers in the country, in the categories of education law and public finance law. He also served for four years as House Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Maine Legislature.An avid outdoorsman, Dick is passionate about fly fishing and hiking. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world with his wife. Deeply committed to improving his community and the natural environment, Dick currently serves on the Board of the Mechanics Hall in Portland, the Board of the Kennebago Lake Camp Owners Association, and the Public Policy Committee of Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Dick Spencer specializes in complex problems which require effective advocacy at the local and state levels and before administrative agencies, the state courts, and the Maine Legislature. He is among Maine’s leading experts in diverse areas including land use and conservation, municipal law, and public finance. Dick also advises multi-generational families on how best to transfer their Maine seasonal and other properties to the next generation. Dick’s approach to problems is intuitive and creative. Having practiced law for nearly 50 years, Dick offers his clients unparalleled insights into how to achieve their most important strategic goals.Dick is listed in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to leading lawyers in the country, in the categories of education law and public finance law. He also served for four years as House Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Maine Legislature.An avid outdoorsman, Dick is passionate about fly fishing and hiking. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world with his wife. Deeply committed to improving his community and the natural environment, Dick currently serves on the Board of the Mechanics Hall in Portland, the Board of the Kennebago Lake Camp Owners Association, and the Public Policy Committee of Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Dick Spencer specializes in complex problems which require effective advocacy at the local and state levels and before administrative agencies, the state courts, and the Maine Legislature. He is among Maine’s leading experts in diverse areas including land use and conservation, municipal law, and public finance. Dick also advises multi-generational families on how best to transfer their Maine seasonal and other properties to the next generation. Dick’s approach to problems is intuitive and creative. Having practiced law for nearly 50 years, Dick offers his clients unparalleled insights into how to achieve their most important strategic goals. Dick is listed in Best Lawyers in America, a guide to leading lawyers in the country, in the categories of education law and public finance law. He also served for four years as House Chairman of the Judiciary Committee of the Maine Legislature. An avid outdoorsman, Dick is passionate about fly fishing and hiking. He enjoys spending time with his family and traveling the world with his wife. Deeply committed to improving his community and the natural environment, Dick currently serves on the Board of the Mechanics Hall in Portland, the Board of the Kennebago Lake Camp Owners Association, and the Public Policy Committee of Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

Practice Areas

Education Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Education Law, Portland, ME (2023)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2017)
  • Recognized: Education Law
  • Recognized: Public Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1969

Reviews

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Linda Ortiz

2 weeks ago

A Master Strategist for Complex Municipal and Education Law

When our school district faced a contentious and high-stakes dispute involving state funding and regulatory compliance, we turned to Dick Spencer. With over five decades of experience, his deep understanding of both public finance and education law was immediately apparent. He didn't just react to the problem; he crafted a comprehensive strategy that involved advocacy before the relevant state agencies and deft navigation of the legislative landscape. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in these fields is well-earned. Dick’s guidance was steady, his analysis was incisive, and his advocacy was relentless yet measured. The positive resolution he secured not only protected our district's financial future but also set a valuable precedent. Working with a seasoned professional from Drummond Woodsum like Dick Spencer is an investment in peace of mind and strategic excellence.

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