“L.L.Bean has enjoyed a long and productive relationship with the team at B&I. No matter how our business evolves, they bring expertise, insight, and a deep knowledge of not just our industry, but who we are as a brand.”
Shawn Gorman
L.L.Bean Chairman of the Board, 2013 to present
Our Areas of Expertise
Business
B&I began as and remains a business law firm. We understand the language of business, whether accounting and finance or marketing and business principles.
“What sets Brann & Isaacson apart is their commitment to their clients. They take the time to understand our unique challenges and goals, and they tailor their approach to meet our specific needs. Their dedication to excellence and client satisfaction is evident in everything they do.
—Jim Hall, President & CEO, Vermont Country Store
Employment
We help management make sense of the myriad and ever-changing labor and employment laws, regulations, and court decisions, and offer practical advice tailored to client needs.
E-Commerce
B&I is a powerhouse in representing online and multichannel retailers—we have decades of experience starting from our partnership with L.L. Bean in the 1960s.
“I cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional service provided by Brann & Isaacson. Their deep understanding of the retail sector, and online and multichannel marketing, combined with their practical and real-world advice, has been invaluable to our business.”
—Jim Hall, President & CEO, Vermont Country Store
Estate Planning
Meghan Myers
Partner
B&I provides sophisticated estate and business planning services to families, businesses, and entrepreneurs throughout the State of Maine.
Meghan Myers
Partner
Intellectual Property
B&I has litigated patent, trademark, trade dress, and copyright cases in federal courts in 20 states and the International Trade Commission.
We also advise companies, from startups to national names, on how to protect and take proper care of their trademark and copyright portfolios.
“The lawyers at Brann & Isaacson are vested in a true partnership with Talbots. They understand our business, our brand and our values.”
—Mara D. Calame, SVP, General Counsel, The Talbots, Inc.
Litigation
Daniel Nuzzi
Partner
Peter Brann
Partner
David Bertoni
Partner
Stacy Stitham
Managing Partner
Eamonn Hart
Partner
Not many firms the size of B&I have tried a multi-million-dollar case to a jury and argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court. We can.
“Brann & Isaacson is truly a superior law firm. They have worked with us for years, understand our business, and have been invaluable to us on a number of fronts. Beyond being top caliber and effective counsel, they are tremendously efficient, and a pleasure to work with.”
—Clifton B. Knight, Jr, Executive Vice President of Bookspan LLC
Daniel Nuzzi
Partner
Peter Brann
Partner
David Bertoni
Partner
Stacy Stitham
Managing Partner
Eamonn Hart
Partner
Public Sector
B&I represents public sector clients across Maine, including some of the state’s largest cities, school systems, and governmental agencies.
State Taxation
Companies doing business across state lines encounter a dizzying array of state and local tax laws. We are leading advocates for e-commerce sellers and other interstate businesses in navigating state and local tax regimes, defending against state overreach, and litigating disputes when they arise.
“Given the nature of our business, we have required continuing advice on state sales tax matters for many years. Working with Brann & Isaacson during these years has provided nonpareil representation for our company in these matters, involving many states, coupled with a sense of comfort knowing we are getting the best representation possible. This admirably continues to be the case.”
—Andrew S. Hedden, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Scholastic Inc.
Latest News
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Laura O’Neill Joins Brann & Isaacson
Brann & Isaacson, a Maine-based law firm founded in the 1920s with offices in Lewiston and Portland, is pleased to welcome Laura O’Neill as Of Counsel. A former educator herself, O’Neill will join the Municipal and Education teams at B&I. O’Neill is a seasoned education lawyer with experience across the United States. Prior to joining…
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David Bertoni Interrogates AI for Tax Notes State
On May 12, 2025, Tax Notes State published the latest article by David W. Bertoni for the Eyes on E-commerce series, “Shock and Audit: Artificial Intelligence Meets State Taxation” (subscription required). Bertoni’s piece provides a capsule history of artificial intelligence (AI) and then evaluates AI’s actual and potential use by state and local tax departments…