Bio

Pierce Atwood litigation partner John Aromando has more than 30 years of diverse trial practice experience. John currently focuses on the defense of businesses in complex commercial litigation and class actions. He also advises lawyers and law firms with respect to professional conduct matters including the defense of professional liability claims. Recently, he has handled several cases in state and federal court involving constitutional challenges to municipal and state legislation. John represents clients from a number of different industries including financial services, health care, energy, pulp and paper, manufacturing, insurance, and professional services. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts, and argued appeals before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. John also appears on behalf of clients at mediations and in arbitrations and contested administrative proceedings. In recent years, he has served as a mediator for a variety of civil disputes, and continues to offer those services in addition to his regular trial practice.