Atty. Lee K. Bragg

Atty. Lee K. Bragg

For more than 40 years Lee has provided counsel to local governments and municipalities across the state on a wide range of legal issues, from bond issuance to land use. He is keenly aware of the needs of governmental clients and uniquely adept at meeting them.

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Profile Summary

About Lee K. Bragg at a glance

Lee K. Bragg is a zoning and government attorney based in Augusta, Maine, practicing at Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA. Admitted to practice in Maine, State of Maine. Educated at University of Maine School of Law (JD, 1973) and The University of Maine at Augusta (BA, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026). Serands clients in Augusta, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

For more than 40 years Lee has provided counsel to local governments and municipalities across the state on a wide range of legal issues, from bond issuance to land use. He is keenly aware of the needs of governmental clients and uniquely adept at meeting them. As testament to his talent and work ethic, he currently manages approximately 40 towns, cities, and districts.

Lee has been approved as bond counsel in connection with issues of the Maine Municipal Bond Bank and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development, and is listed as eligible bond counsel in the nationwide directory of municipal bond attorneys published by The Bond Buyer. He currently acts as bond counsel for numerous municipal projects throughout the state of Maine.

Lee is also very experienced in:
  • The issuance of general and revenue obligation bonds through the Maine Municipal Bond Bank’s spring and fall issues, the Bond Bank’s DWSRF and CWSRF programs, USDA, commercial banks and the national market, as well as other types of tax-exempt financing, such as revenue anticipation loans and tax anticipation notes
  • Employment and personnel issues, zoning and land use issues, property tax matters, tax increment financing matters, labor negotiations, and litigation in all state and federal courts
  • Revaluation and abatement disputes at the Maine State Board of Property Tax Review and through all levels of the judicial appeal process

Practice Areas Explained

Lee K. Bragg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Lee K. Bragg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Land Use & Zoning

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Augusta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lee K. Bragg

Where is Lee K. Bragg's law office located?
Lee K. Bragg's law practice is located in Augusta, Maine. The firm is Bernstein, Shur, Sawyer & Nelson PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lee K. Bragg handle?
Lee K. Bragg focuses on zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
Where did Lee K. Bragg go to law school?
Lee K. Bragg earned their education at (JD, 1973); (BA, 1970).
How can I contact Lee K. Bragg for a consultation?
You can contact Lee K. Bragg directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Lee K. Bragg received?
Lee K. Bragg's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law.

Education

JD
University of Maine School of Law
- 1973
BA
The University of Maine at Augusta
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Easements and Rights of Way
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Land Use
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Zoning
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law, Augusta (ME)
- 2016
Lawyer of the Year — Land Use and Zoning Law, Augusta (ME)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Maine, State of Maine

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