Strategic counsel. Practical solutions. Serious advocacy.
At Hartwell Legal, PLLC, matters are built the way a sound structure should be built — on a solid foundation, with careful attention to the details that support the result.
Core Practice Areas
Focused representation for homeowners, landowners, families, and small businesses throughout Maine.
Real Estate & Property Disputes
Boundary disputes, easements, land use conflicts, title issues, partition actions, and related property matters handled with precision and strategy.
Construction Litigation
Defective construction, contractor disputes, code-related issues, and project conflicts where technical detail can drive the outcome.
Probate & Estate Matters
Clear, practical guidance in contested estates, fiduciary disputes, probate administration, and complex estate-related litigation.
What sets Hartwell Legal apart is depth. The firm understands building codes, contracts, land use regulations, easements, and statutory compliance at a granular level.
Built Different — By Design
Serious representation begins with careful preparation, direct communication, and practical judgment.
Not a Case Mill
Every matter is approached deliberately, not processed by volume. Facts, structure, and strategy come first.
Technical Depth
We understand the language of building codes, construction documents, land use rules, and statutory compliance.
Direct Representation
Clients work directly with their attorney, with clear communication and no unnecessary layers between counsel and client.
Services
Real Estate, Land Use & Property Rights
Property disputes are a core part of the firm’s practice, including conflicts involving ownership, land use, contractors, associations, and title-related issues.
- Dispute with contractor
- Individual v. condo, home, or road association
- Mechanics liens
- Organize / represent condo, home, or road associations
- Ownership disputes
- Partitioning of property
- Permitting and planning
- Possession and boundary disputes
- Purchase or sale of residential real estate
- Roads, easements, and rights of way
- Zoning board disputes
- Commercial landlord / tenant issues
- Property tax issues
Construction, Contract & Business Disputes
For homeowners, landowners, contractors, and businesses, Hartwell Legal handles both litigation and advisory work in these matters.
- Construction issues
- Unfair trade practices
- Refusal to honor warranty
- Toxic mold matters
- Product liability
- Collecting money owed
- Contracts
- Disputes with vendors and suppliers
- Business startup / organization
- LLCs and partnerships
- Forming or dissolving partnerships
- Nonprofit startup
- Trademark matters
- Non-compete agreements
Probate, Estate Planning & Fiduciary Matters
The firm handles both planning and disputes involving estates, trusts, and incapacity-related matters.
- Administration of estates
- Litigation involving wills, trusts, and estates
- Preparation of wills, trusts, and estates
- Conservatorship
- Guardianship
- Powers of attorney
- Third-party trusts
- Special needs trusts
- Estate planning for pets
Litigation & Other Civil Matters
Hartwell Legal also handles a broader range of civil litigation matters reflected below.
- General litigation
- Before city or town government
- Department of Labor matters
- Contesting elections
- Eviction for landlord
- Lease issues for landlord
- Lease issues for tenant
- Auto collision
- Legal malpractice
- Property damage
- Return of property
- Wrongful death
Counties Commonly Served
Hartwell Legal commonly serves clients in the following counties:
About Hartwell Legal
Hartwell Legal represents homeowners, landowners, small businesses, and families across Maine in matters involving property, construction, estate disputes, and estate planning. Each matter is approached with careful preparation, practical judgment, and a clear focus on the client’s objectives.
Built on discipline, integrity, and a commitment to serving clients with professionalism and accountability.
Strategic when it matters, reasonable when it serves the client, and prepared to litigate when necessary.
Clients work directly with an attorney who prepares thoroughly, communicates clearly, and approaches each matter with practical judgment.
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Office Locations
Hartwell Legal meets clients by appointment at the following Portland locations.
Portland (Regus Office)
400 Congress St., Suite 300
Portland, ME 04101
Meetings by appointment only
Portland (HQ Office)
41 Hutchins Drive
Portland, ME 04102
Meetings by appointment only
Mailing Address
Hartwell Legal, PLLC
400 Congress St.
Suite 300, PMB #1571
Portland, ME 04101