Peter J. McDonell

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Education

University of Michigan Law School
J.D. | 2006

Adrian College
B.A., cum laude | 2003

Admissions

New Hampshire | 2013
Maine | 2007

ABOUT Pete

Peter McDonell is a shareholder of Perkins Thompson and a member of the firm’s real estate practice group. Since joining the firm in 2007, Pete has worked with businesses and individuals in a wide range of real estate transactions, including the acquisition, financing, development, operation, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and industrial real estate.

Pete’s recent engagements include the representation of a multinational corporation in connection with its operation of facilities throughout the northeast; the representation of businesses and individuals in the negotiation of retail and office leases; the representation of condominium developers and associations through all phases of condominium development and operation; and the representation of financial institutions in connection with their lending practices.

Pete is an active member of the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, Real Estate and Title Section of the Maine Bar Association, and the Real Property Law Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association. Pete also serves on the Zoning Board of Adjustment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he lives.

ARTICLES

Recent Changes to Maine Residential Landlord/Tenant Law

Publications / Seminars

Presenter, “Conservation Easements” at NBI “Easements and Boundary Issues” Seminar (July 2013)

Service / Achievements

Mr. McDonell serves on the Zoning Board of Adjustment for the City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he lives.

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Perkins Thompson and Maine Center for Elder Law Combine to Offer Expanded Services

Dear Clients, Partners, and Friends:

Perkins Thompson and Maine Center for Elder Law are excited to announce their recent combination. Established in 1871, Perkins Thompson has been providing outstanding legal services to U.S. and Canadian businesses, institutions, governmental entities, and individuals for nearly 150 years. Maine Center for Elder Law, led by attorneys Barbara Schlichtman and Marty Womer, is a highly regarded elder law, trusts and estates, and special needs planning practice based in Kennebunk, and will continue as a practice of Perkins Thompson. The knowledge and expertise of Maine Center for Elder Law’s attorneys and staff are a wonderful addition to Perkins Thompson’s well-established trusts and estates practice.

This combination brings together the strengths of two dynamic firms, creating greater value for current and potential clients by offering expanded services and community engagement, and convenient office locations in both Portland and Kennebunk.

Please reach out to Tim Benoit, Phil Hunt, Barbara Schlichtman and Marty Womer for your trust, estate and elder law or special needs planning.