Business Details
43 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Bangor, Maine
Gray & Palmer, established in 1983, has built a reputation as a trusted legal practice serving clients in Bangor, Maine, and surrounding areas. With over 60 years of combined experience, attorneys C. Peter Bos and William N. Palmer provide personalized legal representation across diverse practice areas, including bankruptcy, personal injury, family law, and criminal defense. Our firm prioritizes client needs through a combination of local expertise, decades of service, and a commitment to protecting clients' rights in both litigation and transactional matters.We maintain a client-focused approach, offering accessible legal counsel while upholding the highest standards of professional integrity. Our attorneys' deep roots in the Bangor community enable tailored solutions that address the unique legal challenges faced by individuals, families, and businesses in Maine.
Services
Bankruptcy Law
Personal Injury
Real Estate Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Estate Planning
Debt Relief
Dispute Resolution
Details
- Year established: 1983
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined legal experience in Maine courts
- Our attorneys provide personalized service with partner-level expertise
- Personal injury cases handled on contingency fee basis
- Deep local knowledge of Bangor and Mid-Maine legal systems
- Comprehensive practice covering 8+ core legal disciplines
Services
Bankruptcy Law
Our bankruptcy attorneys help Maine residents navigate Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings to address overwhelming debt from job loss, medical issues, or other financial crises. We provide strategic counsel to stop wage garnishments, prevent foreclosures, and eliminate creditor harassment while ensuring compliance with Maine bankruptcy laws. Our contingency-based approach ensures accessible representation during financial hardship.
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured in auto accidents, truck collisions, and medical malpractice cases throughout Bangor and Downeast Maine. Our contingency fee model ensures no upfront costs while we pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With decades of trial experience, we negotiate with insurance companies and litigate when necessary to protect clients' rights.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers residential and commercial transactions across five Maine counties. Services include title transfers, contract negotiations, zoning compliance, and lease agreements. With over 30 years of local experience, we handle complex property matters for homeowners, developers, and businesses while maintaining personalized attention to each transaction.
Family Law
We provide compassionate representation in divorce, child custody, and adoption cases. Our attorneys facilitate mediation for amicable resolutions while aggressively protecting clients' parental and financial rights in contested matters. We handle high-asset divorces, spousal support disputes, and guardianship cases with sensitivity to the emotional and financial stakes involved.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice protects clients facing OUI charges, drug offenses, and other misdemeanors/felonies in Bangor and Penobscot County. We challenge evidence through detailed analysis of traffic stops and field sobriety tests while developing tailored defense strategies. Our local court knowledge ensures effective representation from arraignment through trial.
People
C. Peter Bos
Attorney
With over 30 years of experience, C. Peter Bos handles bankruptcy, personal injury, and business law matters. A Maine native, he graduated summa cum laude from Drake University Law School and has served the Bangor community since 1984.
William N. Palmer
Attorney
William Palmer specializes in real estate and family law with decades of local practice. Born and raised in Bangor, he brings deep community knowledge to property transactions and family court matters across Mid-Maine.
Questions
What areas of law does Gray & Palmer handle?
We practice in eight core areas: bankruptcy, personal injury, real estate, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, debt relief, and dispute resolution.
Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, we provide complimentary initial consultations for most legal matters to discuss your case and available options.
How are bankruptcy attorney fees structured?
Our bankruptcy services operate on a transparent flat-fee basis with flexible payment options to accommodate financial constraints.
Do personal injury cases require upfront payment?
No, we handle personal injury cases on contingency - you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
What counties do you serve in Maine?
We represent clients in Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Waldo, and Washington Counties with court appearances across Mid-Maine.
Can I modify existing family court orders?
Yes, we assist with modifying custody, visitation, and support agreements to reflect changed life circumstances.
