Hawley R. Strait

Here’s why you’ll enjoy working with him.

Hawley’s practice focuses on representing real estate investors and developers in the acquisition and development of residential and mixed-use commercial properties—both regionally and nationally. He regularly provides guidance and assistance at all key points in commercial real estate transactions, from project financing to leasing. Hawley’s knowledge of state and local laws and ordinances and his detail-oriented approach help to facilitate deals that are streamlined and smooth for his clients. As general counsel to his commercial real estate clients, Hawley provides guidance on transactional matters, financing issues, corporate organizational documents, and title review and analysis.

Additionally, Hawley has significant experience serving as counsel to regional and national landlords, working closely with them on strategic growth initiatives in Maine and beyond. He also regularly advises them in the negotiation of complex retail, office, industrial and other commercial leases. For each client, Hawley takes time to understand their unique business model and objectives to ensure his strategic, goal-oriented, and individualized counsel for growth.

Hawley is also very experienced in:

• Acquisition, investment, development, and sale of real estate
• Commercial leases
• Condominiums and planned community developments
• Land use
• Real estate financings, title, and conveyancing

In his former life, Hawley was:

• The managing editor for Pace Law Review
• An account manager at a large public relations firm in New York City
• A member of the Bates College varsity soccer team

When Hawley isn’t working, he is…

Most likely spending time with his family, enjoying the great Maine outdoors with his wife, Sarah, and sons, Zachary and Jacob, who he coaches in soccer and little league. Skiing at Sugarloaf is one of Hawley’s favorite winter pastimes, but he also loves fly-fishing, golf, camping, and playing squash. In his spare time, he serves as Chair of the Board of Portland Community Squash and as a Member of the Board of Yarmouth Colts Soccer Club.