Kyle M. Noonan

Kyle Noonan is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on property tax disputes and complex commercial litigation. He represents clients challenging property tax assessments; handles disputes involving business ownership, control, and contested decision-making; and litigates disputes involving intellectual property. Kyle maintains an active trial and administrative practice before courts and tribunals in Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.

In recent years, Kyle has secured two trial victories establishing his clients’ entitlement to property tax exemptions. He has obtained favorable settlements in disputes over property tax assessments for clients including hydroelectric facilities, utilities, shopping malls, manufacturers, and technology companies. 

Kyle has been repeatedly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation. He has served on the Scarborough, Maine Zoning Board of Appeals and as a board member of the Sebago Chapter of Trout Unlimited.

Kyle’s successes in recent years include: 

  • Northern Light Health v. City of Brewer (Penobscot Superior Court, No. CIV-2023-119, Jan. 8, 2026). Decision in client’s favor following two-day trial regarding client’s entitlement to property tax exemption for laboratory and administrative facilities.
  • Peace Ridge Sanctuary v. Town of Brooks (Waldo Superior Court, No. CV-2018-44, Jan. 18, 2023). Decision in client's favor following five-day trial regarding animal sanctuary’s entitlement to property tax exemption. 
  • Virtue Paintball, LLC v. Messer et al. (D.Me. No. 2:24-cv-29). Obtained preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court ceasing infringement of client’s trademark following a contested evidentiary hearing.
Honors & Distinctions
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation (2027)
  • Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to Watch” for Commercial Litigation (2021-present)
Professional Activities
  • Presenter: "Aiding and Abetting Liability in Maine," Maine State Bar Association 2024 Summer Bar Conference (June 2024)
  • Presenter: “Torts & Insurance,” Maine State Bar Association Legal Year in Review (November 2022, 2023, and 2024)
  • Member, Maine State Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee
Publications

Practice Areas

Representative Experience
  • Obtained favorable multi-year settlements for hydroelectric facility operator and industrial facility in disputes over municipal property tax assessments 
  • Obtained favorable multi-year settlement and tax refund for technology business in dispute over municipal property tax assessment 
  • Decision in client’s favor following two-day trial regarding hospital client’s entitlement to property tax exemption for laboratory and administrative facilities
  • Decision in client animal sanctuary's favor following five-day trial regarding entitlement to property tax exemption. 
Representative Experience
  • Obtained preliminary injunction in U.S. District Court ceasing infringement of client’s trademark following a contested evidentiary hearing
  • Obtained judgment in client’s favor in Maine Superior Court litigation regarding whether restrictive covenant blocked client’s proposed residential development project.
  • Obtained favorable settlement for client sporting goods manufacturer asserting intellectual property, fraud, contract, and unfair trade practices claims related to resale of goods that were purportedly destroyed