Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman, Government Attorney in Portland, Maine
focused on Government and Health Care
Portland, ME
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Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Government and Health Care.
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- Portland, MAINE
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- attorney
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- Government · Health Care
- Handles Government and Health Care matters from Portland, MAINE.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME) (2025).
About Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman: Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Government and Health Care.
Areas of practice
Kenneth's practice areas in Portland
Kenneth concentrates on government and health care. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kenneth handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Government cases in Portland, Maine
Kenneth takes government 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Portland, Maine
Kenneth takes health care 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 Kenneth agrees to represent you.
Biography
Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman, government attorney serving Portland
Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman is an attorney based in Portland, MAINE. The practice focuses on Government and Health Care. Kenneth works from Portland, Maine and takes on government matters across the region.
Ken Lehman is a shareholder in Bernstein Shur’s Litigation Group and he co-chairs the firm’s Health Care Group. Ken has practiced health care law for more than 35 years. He is a former Maine Assistant Attorney General where he had responsibility for cases before Maine’s professional licensure boards that license physicians and PAs, nurses and nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists, social workers, professional counselors, chiropractors, and other health care providers.
He has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2001 for his work as a health care attorney, and Best Lawyers has also listed him for many years for his work as an administrative and regulatory attorney in Maine.
Ken concentrates his law practice on advising and defending health care providers regarding a wide range of issues that arise in health care practices, including: quality of care; ethics and professional conduct; licensure complaints and grievances; challenging patient care issues; confidentiality and HIPAA compliance; substance use disorder; prescribing controlled substances; medication assisted opioid treatment; mandated reporting and duty to warn; regulatory compliance; and many other day-to-day practice and licensure issues. He regularly counsels and provides defense for individual health care providers, for FQHCs and other clinics, for licensed mental health, substance treatment, social service and other agencies, and for institutions. Ken also represents other non-health care professionals and organizations in licensure cases and regulatory matters before State agencies.
Working with Kenneth on a government matter
Ken Lehman is a shareholder in Bernstein Shur’s Litigation Group and he co-chairs the firm’s Health Care Group. Ken has practiced health care law for more than 35 years. He is a former Maine Assistant Attorney General where he had responsibility for cases before Maine’s professional licensure boards that license physicians and PAs, nurses and nurse practitioners, dentists, psychologists, social…
Who Kenneth represents
Kenneth reviews new inquiries case-by-case for government and health care matters in Portland and the surrounding Maine area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Kenneth studied and practices
Hamilton College
— · 1978
University of Virginia
JD · 1981
Jurisdictions
Kenneth's state bar admissions
Maine, State of Main
ACTIVE
New York, State of N
ACTIVE
Kenneth studied at — in Hamilton College and JD in University of Virginia.
Law school and academic background
Kenneth completed — in Hamilton College and JD in University of Virginia. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kenneth runs in Maine is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Kenneth's legal honors and published work
Kenneth has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
2023
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME)
2014
Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME)
2011
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Health Care Law, Portland (ME) (2017). Lawyer of the Year — Administrative / Regulatory Law, Portland (ME) (2016).
Locations
Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman's office in Portland
Kenneth's primary office is at 100 Middle Street, Portland, Maine, 04104-5029. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new government attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kenneth usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Kenneth charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth'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; Kenneth will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a government attorney in Portland, Maine
A short list to run through before you commit: How many government 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 Kenneth
Kenneth discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in government practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every government 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. Kenneth confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Kenneth's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many government practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Kenneth W. "Ken" Lehman
How much does it cost to hire Kenneth for a government case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kenneth walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Kenneth offer a free consultation?
Kenneth charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kenneth's office. Some government attorneys offer free consults — check Kenneth's current terms during booking.
How long do government cases in Maine typically take?
Simple government 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. Kenneth gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Kenneth take my case if I'm outside Portland?
Kenneth 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 — Kenneth 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 Kenneth?
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. Kenneth will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Kenneth accepting new government clients right now?
Kenneth's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Government attorneys serving Portland, Augusta and Bangor in Maine
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