Economic Development

Helping to build Maine’s economy one project at a time


Whether guiding communities through the planning process or helping a developer navigate the complexities of financial planning, marketing, permitting, and project development, our group is well-equipped to address any challenge from the beginning of a project to its final completion. We have the knowledge and experience to handle any project at the local, state, or regional level.

Working closely with Eaton Peabody Consulting Group (EPCG), we assist clients with a wide variety of projects, ranging from tax increment financing, to development agreements, legislative assistance, redevelopments, political processes, permitting, grant writing, financial planning, multi-use developments, credit enhancements, marketing, and zoning issues. Our unique dynamic of integrating legal and consulting services provides a sophisticated blend of services for both the public and private sectors.

Eaton Peabody’s Economic Development practice provides legal services related to:

Brownfields
Credit enhancement agreements
Development agreements
Downtown redevelopment
Grant writing
Lobbying
Market surveys
Multi-use developments
Permitting
Statutory interpretation
Tax increment financing
Zoning and land use


Related professionals:

William V. Ferdinand, Jr.
Don Gerrish
P. Andrew Hamilton
David C. Pierson
Jonathan A. Pottle
Sarah Lang Reinhart
Erik M. Stumpfel
Michael B. Trainor
Timothy C. Woodcock

Consultants:

Scott A. Benson
Mathew H. Eddy
John P. Holden
Noreen G. Norton


Related practices and services:

Business Law
Commercial & Residential Financing
Environmental & Land Use
Legislative & Government Relations
Real Estate
Tax

Business Development
Community Assistance
Public Affairs