About Scott

Scott Ladd is a senior partner at Farris Law in Gardiner, Maine, specializing in business law, estate planning, and real estate law. He has been a member of the Maine State Bar since 1985. Scott graduated from Franklin Pierce Law Center in 1985. He has been a member of the Title Standards Committee of the Real Estate section of the Maine State Bar Association since 1987. He is a licensed title insurance agent for First American Title Insurance Company.

Scott is a former director of the Winthrop (Maine) YMCA. He is also a member of the Lincoln and Therese Filene Charitable Foundation and the Helen and George Ladd Charitable Corporation. At Farris Law, Scott handles a variety of cases, including residential and commercial real estate transactions, business formation and dissolution, and estate planning. He represents lenders, sellers, and purchasers in real estate matters, and provides counsel to small and moderately sized business ventures. His experience in real estate law includes issues such as land use and zoning, mortgages, and neighbor disputes.

Scott's commitment to the legal community is evident through his long-standing involvement with the Maine State Bar Association. Since 1987, he has been a member of the Title Standards Committee of the Real Estate section, contributing to the development and clarification of real estate title standards in Maine. His role as a licensed title insurance agent further shows his expertise in this area. Beyond his professional endeavors, Scott has been active in community service. He served as a director of the Winthrop YMCA, supporting its mission to promote healthy living and social responsibility.

Additionally, he is involved with the Lincoln and Therese Filene Charitable Foundation and the Helen and George Ladd Charitable Corporation, organizations dedicated to philanthropic efforts in Maine. Scott's dedication to his clients and the community reflects his deep-rooted commitment to the state of Maine. His experience and active participation in both legal and charitable organizations make him a respected figure in the Gardiner area.

Education

Franklin Pierce Law Center

1985

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Maine

Court Admissions

Maine Supreme Judicial Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1985

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law Estate Planning Real Estate Law

Legal Services Scope

Residential Real Estate Transactions Commercial Real Estate Transactions Business Formation and Dissolution Estate Planning

Office Locations

Main Office

 251 Water Street Gardiner ME 04345