A Heartfelt Salute to the Maine Campaign for Justice: Making Civil Legal Aid Accessible for All
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A Heartfelt Salute to the Maine Campaign for Justice: Making Civil Legal Aid Accessible for All

The success of the Maine Campaign for Justice is a shining example of what we can achieve together. Under the leadership of 2023 Co-Chairs Tim Pease from Rudman Winchell and David Abramson from Verrill, with assistance from Campaign Director Angela Doyle and the Maine Justice Foundation, this initiative once again rallied the legal community around…

Navigating Right-of-Way Disputes in Real Estate: A Maine Perspective
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Navigating Right-of-Way Disputes in Real Estate: A Maine Perspective

When it comes to real estate, owning a piece of land is more than just having a place to call home; it often involves access rights and easements, particularly in rural areas like Maine. However, as idyllic as owning property in Maine may sound, issues can arise that may lead to disputes between property owners….

Understanding Moratoriums: A Tool for Communities Experiencing Unexpected Development

Understanding Moratoriums: A Tool for Communities Experiencing Unexpected Development

When faced with the prospect for an unanticipated commercial or industrial use, many municipalities and citizens ask about how a moratorium can help the Town press the “pause button” and figure out whether this use is something the municipality wants and, if so, how it should be regulated. Moratoriums can be a valuable tool for…

Stephen Wagner: Elevating Legal Excellence at Rudman Winchell as a New Partner

Stephen Wagner: Elevating Legal Excellence at Rudman Winchell as a New Partner

We are delighted to announce that Stephen Wagner, a seasoned attorney known for his unwavering dedication and expertise in municipal and land use law, is taking a significant step in his career. Effective January 1, 2024, Stephen will become a partner at Rudman Winchell, where he will continue to contribute his wealth of experience and…

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Attorneys Candace Augustine and Stephen Wagner Promoted to Senior Counsel at Rudman Winchell

Bangor, Maine, January 1, 2022 – Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorneys Candace T. Augustine and Stephen W. Wagner have been named senior counsel. Candace and Stephen have been promoted to this senior position because of their deep understanding of their practice areas and their record of success on behalf of their clients….

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Nonconforming Lots, Structures, and Uses in Maine

A lawfully pre-existing nonconforming property is a use, structure, or lot that existed lawfully prior to the enactment of the zoning ordinance. These properties have to have been continuously maintained since the effective date of that ordinance, even though it doesn’t meet the standards the ordinance for its particular zoning district. But what does this really…

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Attorney Kristi C. Trafton joins Rudman Winchell Law Firm

Bangor, Maine, August 29th, 2022: Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Kristi C. Trafton has joined the firm as part of our real estate and municipal law teams. Kristi has previous experience as a title attorney in the Bangor area. Kristi graduated from the University of Maine with a bachelors’ degree in political…

Can You Sue a Municipality for Damages Caused by a Pothole?

It is a sure sign of Spring when people begin asking about whether they can sue their town over potholes. Sometimes the question comes from clients and other times from friends and family in a half-joking (and half-very-serious) manner. In Maine, potholes are inevitable, and people are understandably frustrated by the damage they can cause….

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Attorney Timothy A. Pease Joins Rudman Winchell Law Firm

Bangor, Maine, July 1, 2021 –  Rudman Winchell is pleased to announce that attorney Timothy A. Pease joined the firm as part of their Municipal Law Group. Tim returns to Rudman Winchell after serving as Vice President of Legal and Regulatory Affairs at Versant Power for nearly eight years. An energetic, dynamic leader, he brings…

Municipal Regulation of Solar Power in Maine

As my colleague wrote in a recent blog article called Maine Landowner’s Guide to Solar Leases, recent legislative developments incentivize solar power in Maine. This led to a “land rush” of out-of-state solar developers seeking to obtain interests in land from Maine landowners for potential solar development. With any rush for development, comes concerns from…