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- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
, J.D., 1968
- University of Maine
, B.A., 1963 (Math)
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Maine; United States Supreme Court; Member of the Oxford County, Franklin County and Maine State Bar Associations
Michael J. Gentile
Of Counsel
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| Practice Focus: | Business Law, Real Estate and Local Government, Land Conveyancing and Small Estate Planning
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Augusta, ME
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| Phone: | 207-623-5300 |
| Fax: | 207-623-2914 |
| Email: | mgentile@preti.com |
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Michael J. Gentile is a skilled negotiator and expert in Maine process and development. He has consistently been in the forefront of significant business acquisitions and exit strategies for large land holding entities, aiding with energy projects such as small power production facilities, co-generation facilities and transmission lines. Michael also counsels in real estate transactions for land development, subdivisions, tax increment financing and local permitting. Michael has been a Partner of Preti Flaherty since its founding in 1978. He is a native of Auburn, Maine.
Professional Awards
Listed in Woodward/White's
The Best Lawyers in America 2008 edition
Civic Involvement
Former member of the Jay Planning Board
Current member of the Maine State Bar Association's Title Standards Committee
Former Trustee of the Franklin Memorial Hospital, with two years as Chairman
Representative Matters
Represented a diverse group of clients in the purchase and sale of businesses and holdings including tracts of land, commercial buildings, cable television companies, auto dealerships and many others.
Represented a diverse group of clients in the purchase and sale of businesses and holdings including tracts of land, commercial buildings, cable television companies, auto dealerships and many others.
Counsels the municipalities of Jay, Fayette, Vienna, Rangeley and Dixfield on environmental ordinances, solid waste ordinances, contracts and all aspects of municipal issues.
Counsels the municipalities of Jay, Fayette, Vienna, Rangeley and Dixfield on environmental ordinances, solid waste ordinances, contracts and all aspects of municipal issues.
Sale of Rumford Falls Power Assets - Represented the owner in the sale of the hydroelectric assets of the Rumford Falls Power Co. in Rumford, Maine to an affiliate of Brookfield, formerly known as Brascan, at a purchase price in excess of $100 million. The electrical... read more >>
Sale of Rumford Falls Power Assets - Represented the owner in the sale of the hydroelectric assets of the Rumford Falls Power Co. in Rumford, Maine to an affiliate of Brookfield, formerly known as Brascan, at a purchase price in excess of $100 million. The electrical generating facility and adjancent paper mill had been operated as an integrated operation, requiring intricate real estate structuring, including shared water rights and cross-easements. The matter also involved complex contractual arrangements for the sharing of key infrastructure components during a post-sale transition period.
Saddleback Land and Timber - Represented Saddleback Land & Timber Corp. following the purchase of over 8,000 acres on Saddleback Mountain in 2003. Our Real Estate Group and Land Use and Permitting Group assisted the family owners in transforming the existing ski... read more >>
Saddleback Land and Timber - Represented Saddleback Land & Timber Corp. following the purchase of over 8,000 acres on Saddleback Mountain in 2003. Our Real Estate Group and Land Use and Permitting Group assisted the family owners in transforming the existing ski resort into an environmentally sensitive, affordable, family-oriented vacation area. During the first phase of the project, we successfully took Saddleback's interests before LURC and gained subdivision permits to allow additional ski trails and 54 condominium units. We continue to coordinate phase two of the project, which involves creating condominiums, house lots, drafting architectural control covenants and other aspects of achieving Saddleback's 10-year development plan.
Gentle, Michael, Mike
Michael J. Gentile is a Partner in the Augusta, ME office and focuses his practice on real estate and land use law.
Nickname: Mike