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August 10, 2016

Preti Flaherty Welcomes Attorney Kristin Collins to the Firm

Preti Flaherty announced today that attorney Kristin Collins has joined the firm.

Kristin will practice in Preti Flaherty's Municipal Law Group from the firm’s Augusta office. Prior to joining Preti Flaherty, Kristin represented a number of Maine municipalities from a law firm in Belfast, Maine. In this role, she focused on a wide range of matters, including administrative, employment, land use, litigation, and municipal law. In addition, Kristin previously practiced as a staff attorney at the Maine Municipal Association. At Preti Flaherty, Kristin will continue to work with municipalities both small and large as well as advise individual and corporate clients on litigation, personnel, and land use matters.

Kristin is a native of Maryland. She obtained her undergraduate degree in International Relations from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York and earned her law degree from the University of Maine School of Law.

Preti Flaherty’s Managing Partner, John M. Sullivan said, “Kristin is a welcome addition to Preti Flaherty, and she will help us continue to provide exceptional guidance to our growing list of municipal clients throughout Maine. Her extensive experience will be a great resource for our clients and our firm.”

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