Dentons has named Chad Higgins Managing Partner of its Portland, Maine, office, succeeding Andrew Helman, who had led the office since its establishment in 2022.
Higgins joined Dentons in 2024 and represents clients in state and federal courts across the U.S. in products liability and mass tort matters, with a particular focus on environmental litigation.
His practice also includes advising consumer products and food and beverage clients on regulatory and compliance matters.
Helman joined Dentons in 2021 and became the Portland office’s founding managing partner when it opened the following year. He is a partner in the firm’s Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy practice.
The Portland office has grown to 13 lawyers since its launch in 2022.
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“I am honored to build on the strong foundation Andrew established during his tenure as office managing partner. Our Portland office has tremendous momentum, and I look forward to supporting my colleagues as we continue driving growth, deepening client relationships and further strengthening our presence across the region,” Chad said.
Chad Higgins, Managing Partner of Dentons’ Portland Office
“I am proud of what our team has built together in just four years and excited about where we are heading. This is the right time for Chad to lead the office. We are in great hands with his passion and vision for what’s next for the office,” Andrew said.
Andrew C. Helman, Partner at Dentons
“We are grateful for Andrew’s leadership of the Portland office and his impact on the office and the Firm. He brought valuable strategic insight as the office has evolved, helping to position it for continued success as a leading law firm in Maine. We are thrilled that Chad will lead the office into its next chapter focused on building on its current momentum,” said Managing Partner Keith Bice.
Keith Bice, Managing Partner at Dentons
