Practice Areas

Civil Litigation - Our office focuses its practice on real property related litigation. We alaso selectively handle other civil litigation. Having tried cases in every department of the Massachusetts Trial Court and in the Federal District Court, we are experienced in all aspects of civil litigation. We have acted as lead counsel for plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil matters including real property disputes, condominium litigation, contract actions, zoning litigation, personal injury cases, residential and commercial landlord-tenant matters, probate litigation, and business disputes.

Zoning Litigation – In addition to representing owners and neighbors at local zoning and planning board hearings, we have extensive experience litigating zoning appeals. Our zoning litigation has included representing proponents and opponents in appeals taken from decisions of local zoning boards. We successfuly litigated a challenge to a local zoning bylaw on the basis that the bylaw constituted unlawful Spot Zoning. McLeod v. Town of Swampscott

Residential Landlord-Tenant – We represent both major real estate companies and individual property owners who rely on us for assistance with leasing and eviction of problem tenants. We selectively represent tenants whose landlords fail to provide habitable premises or otherwise violate tenants’ rights.

Commercial Landlord-Tenant - We have considerable experience representing both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing and in resolving landlord-tenant problems including litigation. Our clients include both landlords and tenants and range from retail and office leasing to shopping center leases.