Daniel J. "Dan" Rose, Education Attorney in Portland, Maine
focused on Education and Employment
Portland, ME
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Daniel J. "Dan" Rose is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Education and Employment.
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- Portland, MAINE
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- Education · Employment
- Handles Education and Employment matters from Portland, MAINE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2025).
About Daniel J. "Dan" Rose: Daniel J. "Dan" Rose is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Education and Employment.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on education and employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Education cases in Portland, Maine
Daniel takes education matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Portland, Maine
Daniel takes employment matters in Portland, Maine. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel J. "Dan" Rose — education lawyer in Portland
Daniel J. "Dan" Rose is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Education and Employment.
Dan Rose represents private and public entities and Tribal Nations in all manner of employment and labor matters on a national level, and serves as a mediator on employment matters. His practice is centered on counseling employers on difficult personnel issues and problem-solving intractable employment and organizational matters. Dan trains and presents on employment topics nationally and provides seminars for individual clients.
Dan has consistently been recognized by national and regional publications which rate labor and employment lawyers including Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and New England Super Lawyers. He is an elected Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, the highest recognition by colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the field of labor and employment law.
Dan also advises school districts and other public entities throughout the State of Maine and New Hampshire on a full range of legal matters. He is a co-author of Maine School Law (6th ed. 2018) and Significant Cases in Maine School Law (3rd ed. 2013), and has served as an instructor for school law courses offered by the University of New England and the University of Southern Maine.
In his free time, Dan loves being in the woods, using his tractor, tending to his sheep, and playing music.
Daniel's approach to education cases
Dan Rose represents private and public entities and Tribal Nations in all manner of employment and labor matters on a national level, and serves as a mediator on employment matters. His practice is centered on counseling employers on difficult personnel issues and problem-solving intractable employment and organizational matters. Dan trains and presents on employment topics nationally and…
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for education and employment matters in Portland and the surrounding Maine area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Boston College Law School
J.D. · 1989
Daniel studied at J.D. in Boston College Law School.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Boston College Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Maine is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Education Law, Portland (ME)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Education Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Management
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Education Law, Portland (ME) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Employment Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Labor Law - Management, Portland (ME) (2018).
Locations
Daniel J. "Dan" Rose's office in Portland
Daniel's primary office is at 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, Maine. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Daniel J. "Dan" Rose — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new education attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a education attorney in Portland, Maine
A short list to run through before you commit: How many education matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in education practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every education matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many education practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel J. "Dan" Rose
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a education case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some education attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do education cases in Maine typically take?
Simple education matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Daniel is licensed in Maine. Matters governed by Maine law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new education clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Education attorneys serving Portland, Augusta and Bangor in Maine
Daniel handles education matters throughout Maine. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified education attorneys in that community.
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