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Kristin M. Collins,
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kcollins@preti.com

Augusta, ME 207.623.5300
Direct207.791.3292
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  • University of Maine School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2004)
  • Colgate University (B.A., cum laude, 2000)

Publications

March 7, 2025 Article
Public Hearing on Exception to Foreclosed Property Sales Process
June 28, 2024 Article
Supreme Court Clarifies Constitutionality of Outdoor Camping Bans
April 26, 2024 Article
Maine Legislature (Again) Changes Process for Selling Tax-Acquired Properties (LD 2262)
April 22, 2024 Article
Supreme Court Rules Certain Impact Fees Unconstitutional
June 29, 2023 Article
Municipal Update: Maine Legislature Acts to Clarify Sales of Tax-Acquired Properties
June 27, 2023 Article
Maine Law Amended to Require More Details When Public Employees Disciplined
May 26, 2023 Article
Municipal Update: Effect of Recent Supreme Court Decision on Sale of Tax Foreclosed Properties
April 6, 2023 Article
Bankruptcy Court Injects Uncertainty in Municipal Tax Foreclosures
January 14, 2022 Article
What Do the Supreme Court's Vaccination Rulings Mean for Your Business?
March 25, 2021 Podcast
What Owners Need to Know About Cannabis in the Workplace
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Legislature Finally Adjourns Sine Die

On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, the Maine Legislature finally concluded the Second Regular Session of the 132nd Legislature, culminating in adjournment sine die.  The Legislature had returned to Augusta on Wednesday of this week...

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NEFAC Legal Fund Supporting Public Records Lawsuit in Maine Murder Case

The New England First Amendment Coalition has announced support for a public records lawsuit seeking answers about whether a 2024 double homicide in Bath could have been prevented. The suit challenges extensive redactions in...

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10 Preti Flaherty Attorneys and 6 Practice Groups Recognized in Chambers USA 2026

Preti Flaherty is proud to announce that ten of our attorneys and six practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, reflecting the firm’s depth of talent across New England...

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Preti Flaherty Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2026 Super Lawyers

Fifteen Preti Flaherty attorneys have been selected for recognition by Super Lawyers , including 8 Rising Stars. Super Lawyers recognizes outstanding attorneys across firms of all sizes and more than 70 practice areas nationwide...

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Benchmark Litigation Names Preti Flaherty 2026 “Maine Firm of the Year”

Benchmark Litigation has named Preti Flaherty as the 2026 Litigation Firm of the Year in Maine. The Benchmark Awards recognize the country’s most distinguished litigators through extensive peer and client-reviewed research and analysis of...

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Whither Goest Offshore Wind Projects in the United States?

It’s 2007-- The American College of Environmental Lawyers is founded by 23 attorneys, including me. George W. Bush, Jr., is President. It’s 2008--I begin working on offshore wind development, and Barack Obama is elected...

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Results of Maine's Ranked Choice Races

Five elections in Maine were decided through the ranked choice voting process - both the Republican and Democratic Gubernatorial races, the Democratic Second Congressional District race, the Republican State Senate District 4 race, and...

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New Documents Undermine Trump Administration's Claims About Offshore Wind Deal

New documents have revealed that the Trump administration paid TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to cancel the company's offshore wind leases, with newly disclosed settlement terms raising questions about the deal's legitimacy. The settlement allowed...

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Maine Primary Election Results and Analysis

ELECTION RESULTS Election Day was yesterday, June 9th, and the breaking news is that there are still significant unknowns, in terms of who will be the Democratic candidates in both the Gubernatorial and the...

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Jason Howe Recognized by MEREDA at 2026 Forecast Conference

Jason Howe has been honored by the Maine Real Estate and Development Association (MEREDA) at their 2026 Forecast Conference & Member Showcase, held on February 26, 2026 at the Holiday Inn By the Bay...

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