Soltan Bass, LLC is a distinguished law firm specializing in legislative advocacy, regulatory law, administrative proceedings, and land use matters. Located steps from Maine’s State House and regulatory agencies, the firm is known for its strategic navigation of complex government processes and its commitment to protecting client interests in rapidly evolving legal and market environments.
The firm leverages deep experience advising multinational corporations, utilities, insurers, and local businesses on interactions with Maine’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches. With a founding attorney consistently recognized among the Best Lawyers in America® in Administrative Law since 2007—including being named Lawyer of the Year in 2014–2015—the team excels in regulatory strategy, crisis management, and public policy development, particularly within the energy and insurance sectors.
Services Offered
- Legislative advocacy
- Regulatory law
- Administrative law
- Land use law
- Representation before the Maine Legislature
- Representation before executive branch agencies
- Regulatory advice for utilities
- Practice before the Maine Public Utilities Commission
- Regulatory and legislative strategy development
- Public policy advisory services
- Crisis management related to regulatory or legislative activity
- Insurance regulatory advice and representation
- Energy sector regulatory representation
- Administrative proceedings
- Rulemaking proceedings
- Enforcement proceedings
- Contractual proceedings
- Municipal zoning and permitting
- Site plan and subdivision approvals
- Maine DEP Site Location of Development Act approvals
- Natural Resources Protection Act approvals
- Representation before municipal boards
- Development project counseling
- Liquor licensing for breweries, wineries, and distilleries
- Corporate formation for food and beverage businesses
- Workplace and employment policies advisory
The firm serves clients throughout Maine, with a focus on Augusta and state-level engagements, and offers expertise particularly valued by entities in the energy, insurance, real estate development, and food and beverage industries.
