Beach access story makes waves

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Environmental, Land Use, Property Law, Uncategorized on July 27, 2023

Ben Ford was featured in the following news story aired July 26, 2023. WGME reported receiving 30,000 social media hits in response. https://wgme.com/news/local/new-jersey-couple-claims-bought-piece-popham-beach-front-neighbors-cottages-dunes-ocean-beachfront-maine# PHIPPSBURG (WGME)– A New Jersey couple, who own a cottage on Popham Beach, claims they bought and now own the dunes and beach between their neighbor and the ocean.  Richard and Sheila […]

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Remembering John R. Coon

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on August 22, 2022

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and founding principal, John R. Coon. John was first, a husband and father to three daughters, Hallie, Aryn, and our colleague Hannah. John was also a legal visionary. Working as a trial attorney, John began to appreciate the intricate interplay between […]

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Short Term Renting in Maine: A patchwork of regulation

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on July 18, 2022

Keith Richard, Principal Maine is renowned as a summer tourism destination.  In Portland, even the “budget” hotels can run upwards of $400/night during the peak season.  Given the shortage of rooms, and high prices, it’s no surprise that vacationers have looked to other options. Enter rental websites and apps like Airbnb and VRBO.  Many Mainers have rented rooms, […]

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Effects of Development and Reactive Zoning Amendments: An Increased Need For Hardship Variances

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on February 7, 2022

The swift reaction by many jurisdictions to regulate development could have a drastic side effect for everyday Mainers in hopes of developing their land.  The rate of development in Maine is at an all-time high.  As a result of this unprecedented urban sprawl, municipalities may be forced to react by enacting strict land use regulations limiting the […]

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Before You Buy: Know Whether Others Have the Right to Use Your Property

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on February 7, 2022

With the current real estate boom, potential buyers should be sure to conduct their due diligence before buying, otherwise they may be sharing their newly acquired land with unwanted visitors.  During a title search, title companies should identify any potential adverse interests in the property, including but not limited to easements.  Easements provide an interest in land […]

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Cashing In on Public Rights: How the Shorefront Property Owner Can Benefit from Maine’s Changing Intertidal Ownership Laws

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on September 23, 2021

A change in Maine law could revert ownership of intertidal land from shorefront property owners to the State to hold in trust for the public.  What does this mean for the shorefront owners?  While the intertidal, the land between the mean low tide and mean high tide lines, will no longer be subject to a […]

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Welcome

Posted by: Archipelago Law in Uncategorized on September 12, 2021

Welcome to the Archipelago.

We are building a different kind of firm. One where lawyers, engineers, scientists, policy & communications strategist, all at the top of their respective disciplines, work in the same building. They collaborate formally around conference tables but also informally around coffee machines. When clients come in, they are greeted not by lawyers in a narrow set of specialties, but by professionals with specialized expertise across a broad swath of disciplines.

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