[1] Verrill was founded in 1862, and has grown into one of the few Maine-based law firms with satellite offices around the Northeastern United States.
In August 2013, Verrill Dana announced a merger with the trial boutique firm Friedman Gaythwaite Wolf, LLP.
In 2007, partner John D. Duncan was expelled from Verrill Dana for stealing $300,0000 from clients and the firm itself.
In May 2010 the Maine Board of Bar Overseers brought ethics charges against Verrill Dana for neglect of duty in protecting their clients.
[3] Verrill has continued to rank high in publications and directories, and its lawyers have achieved many honors and distinctions, including but not limited to: