Paralegals: Gail J. Joeckel, Kathleen A. Podraza, Elizabeth A. Spaulding

Legal Assistants: Suzanne M. Cole

Kristi C. Trafton, Esq., is a dedicated attorney at Rudman Winchell, specializing in Real Estate law. With an extensive background in this domain, Kristi brings invaluable experience and expertise to her practice.

With a unique journey in law, Kristi boasts a remarkable career spanning various legal landscapes. She began practicing with a focus primarily on Municipal & Real Estate law, accumulating invaluable experience in representing both buyers and sellers, particularly excelling in “paper litigation,” involving land disputes, easements, roads, and right of ways.

Kristi specializes in Real Estate with probate and estates, municipal, and corporate transactions. Her dedication to resolving intricate matters with a meticulous approach has been evident throughout many of the complex and contentious matters that she had deftly handled.

Understanding her clients’ unique needs is pivotal for Kristi. She devotes time to personal meetings, ensuring a deep understanding of their goals, especially in complex land disputes, aiming for optimal resolutions. Her approachability, communicative nature, and diligence in covering all aspects leave clients assured and comfortable.

Kristi graduated from Whittier Law School in 2011 with a concentration in business law. During her time in law school, she interned at both public defender’s and district attorney’s offices in Orange County, California. Returning home, she became a member of the Maine State Bar in 2013.

Her success as an attorney comes from her thoughtful, patient, and thorough approach, complemented by a calming presence and a sense of humor. Beyond the legal sphere, Kristi enjoys supporting her daughter’s all-star cheer endeavors, exploring historical sites, reading, and baking.

For meticulous legal representation in Municipal Real Estate matters, clients can connect with Kristi C. Trafton at Rudman Winchell.

  • Municipal, Land Use & Environmental
  • Real Estate
  • Maine, 2013
  • University of Maine, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 2008
    • Minor in History
  • Whittier Law School, J.D., 2011
    • Concentration in Business Law

 

207-947-4501
Suzanne Cole
scole@rudmanwinchell.com