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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Nutter’s real estate attorneys provide expertise, both nationally and regionally, on a wide range of legal challenges surrounding all types of real estate, including the most complex transactions and developments. The team has broad experience covering real estate transactional and finance work, as well as related entitlement, land use, and environmental matters. Owners, operators, lenders, developers, and others involved in real estate-related transactions frequently turn to Nutter for legal advice and services.

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What the Team is Known For

Nutter McClennen & Fish is held in high esteem for its handling of complex real estate transactions and development entitlements in urban and suburban settings across the USA. The firm frequently acts on large-scale developments, providing a full-service approach to clients by drawing on both transactional and land use expertise. Its strengths also include advising on environmental concerns. The team represents a variety of developers, private owners and non-profit institutions and is experienced in advising governmental entities.

Work Highlights

  • Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP acted for Synergy Investments in the acquisition of 101 Arch Street for $78 million.

Strengths

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The in-house knowledge is exceptional; their team is well-positioned to handle both business as usual and shape the future of these processes..

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They always put their client first and fiercely advocate for their position. Nutter's team provides excellent advice and knows its legal subject matter.

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondent
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Everyone I meet there is kind, thoughtful, smart, incredibly diligent and good at what they do.

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Notable Practitioners

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Beth H Mitchell
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Beth H Mitchell
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Beth Mitchell has an extensive real estate practice and undertakes transactional work. Clients such as developers and public entities regularly turn to her for her sage counsel.

Beth is excellent to work with.

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James G Ward
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James G Ward
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James Ward is co-chair of the firm's development, land use and permitting practice group. He has a depth of experience advising on a wide range of land use and environmental matters.

He's just practical; he looks for solutions, has a good knowledge of the lay of the land and what the processes are, and is logistical and doesn't overcomplicate things.

James is responsive, smart and good at diplomacy, and at getting our permits through and advising on strategy.

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Marianne Ajemian
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Marianne Ajemian
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Marianne Ajemian is a key partner and an experienced real estate lawyer. She works with clients such as financial institutions, real estate investment funds and developers.

Marianne has a good handle on the overall market and is a pleasure to work with.

Marianne is a pleasure to work with.

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Paul Ayoub
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Paul Ayoub
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Paul Ayoub advises clients on the financing and development of commercial real estate projects. He often works with financial institutions.

Paul is an exceptional attorney and is well respected in the industry. He is knowledgeable, works great with clients and makes deals happen.

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Timothy M Smith
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Timothy M Smith
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Timothy Smith acts for a broad range of clients, advising on real estate acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. He also acts for both tenants and landlords in a variety of leasing transactions.

Timothy is an incredible communicator, has great emotional intelligence and self-awareness and is a subject matter expert in the areas of real estate deals and transactions.

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Chris Papavasiliou
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Chris Papavasiliou
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Chris Papavasiliou acts for clients in real estate transactional matters, with experience in joint ventures, acquisitions and financing.

He is a technically good real estate attorney and represents his client vigorously.

Chris is great; he's extremely diligent, always responsive, accessible and thoughtful.

Chris is smart, focused on the right things, efficient and good to work with.

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David A. Libardoni
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David A. Libardoni
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David Libardoni often advises on commercial acquisitions, joint ventures and leasing matters.

David is an excellent attorney.

David handles a large amount of work efficiently and represents us well at public hearings. He doesn't overdo things; he does things right and promptly.

He communicates well and helps us understand the key legal issues and reach agreement in a timely fashion.

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Valerie A. Moore
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Valerie A. Moore
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Valerie Moore regularly assists developer clients in navigating permitting and zoning processes, in addition to advising on litigation considerations.

Valerie is bright, works well with others, commands great respect from clients and is very accessible.

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Beth H Mitchell
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Beth H Mitchell
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Marianne Ajemian
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Marianne Ajemian
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Paul Ayoub
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Paul Ayoub
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Timothy M Smith
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Timothy M Smith
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Chris Papavasiliou
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Chris Papavasiliou
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David A. Libardoni
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David A. Libardoni
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James G Ward
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James G Ward
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Valerie A. Moore
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Valerie A. Moore
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