Meet Patrick, steady advocate, pragmatic problem-solver, and proud Mainer.

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100 Middle Street
PO Box 9729
Portland, ME 04104-5029
Climate Change
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Property Tax and Valuation
- Super Lawyers New England Rising Stars, 2021-2024
- 2022 Katahdin Counsel Recognition Program
- 2020 Justice Andrew M. Mead Fellowship for Pro Bono Service
- 2023 Maine State Bar Association Leadership Academy
Here’s why you’ll enjoy working with him.
As a former environmental consultant, Patrick Marass has a unique ability to cut through complexity and provide clients with meaningful insights and actionable solutions. Whether navigating intricate energy regulations while advocating in front of the Public Utilities Commission or defending clients in high-stakes environmental litigation or permitting disputes, Pat thrives in the dynamic landscape of energy and environmental law.
Pat’s practice spans energy regulatory matters and environmental litigation in venues throughout the Northeast. Born and raised in Southern Maine and a graduate of Maine and Vermont schools, Pat brings a deep understanding of New England’s unique challenges and opportunities, which adds valuable perspective to his work. He represents large corporations with a pragmatic approach: litigation is always on the table, but Pat prioritizes understanding his clients’ needs and finding practical paths forward. He works tirelessly to identify the best possible outcomes, delivering clear options to ensure his clients feel informed and confident in their decisions.
Known for his efficiency, clear communication, and ability to see the bigger picture, Pat is a synergist who knows how to assemble the right team and leverage the best resources for every challenge. With a steady, solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to integrity, he has built trusted relationships with regulators and earned a reputation as a respected advocate in the field.
For Pat, every case is an opportunity to deliver exceptional results. His clients value not just his deep legal knowledge but also his practical business sense, his unwavering focus on their goals, and his ability to see how the puzzle pieces fit together. Whether in the courtroom or the boardroom, Pat’s reputation as a trusted advisor and skilled advocate is one that he takes seriously—and it shows in his work.
But that’s not all. Patrick is also very experienced in:
- Representing clients in rate and rate design proceedings, tariff revisions, rulemaking, and regulatory enforcement actions
- Representing clients in environmental permitting actions and administrative appeals
- Defending clients in multidistrict, products liability, and class action litigation
- Representing public and private clients in municipal litigation, including 80B appeals, land use, and constitutional challenges
- Representing public and private clients in property tax assessment and discrimination challenges at the local level and in courts of law
In his former life, Patrick was:
- A law clerk for the honorable Justice Ellen A. Gorman of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court
- An environmental consultant with a focus on Clean Water Act and stormwater compliance
- An AmeriCorps volunteer with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection
When Patrick isn’t working, he is…
Exploring Maine’s natural beauty with his wife and three children—which on any day might include walking in the woods or along the coast, fishing, paddling, or swimming on the state’s lakes and rivers, or building elaborate sandcastles on the beach.
Publications
Contributor, Maine Chapter, Property Tax Deskbook, American Bar Association (2019-2025)
Education
JD, Vermont Law School, summa cum laude (graduating first in the class)
BS, University of Maine, magna cum laude
BA, University of Maine, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
Admitted to practice
State of Maine
Memberships
American Bar Association
Maine State Bar Association
Defense Resource Institute