About

Provided by Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Massachusetts

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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 represented Synergy Investments in its $227 million acquisition and financing of a 32-storey office tower in downtown Boston.

Strengths

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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 an experienced attorney with a wealth of business and loan knowledge. She understands nuance and helps focus clients on the key items.

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.

Jim is a highly client-focused attorney with a deep understanding of land use regulations in Massachusetts.

Jim has a great legal mind and is invaluable for permitting strategy and execution.

Jim is one of the most knowledgeable permitting attorneys in the area. He is a thoughtful problem-solver and strategist and does an excellent job of representing us in hearings and in negotiations.

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.

She's an expert in her field.

Marianne is a good transactional lawyer who gets deals done.

Marianne is very smart and understanding of complex matters, particularly when dealing with complex foreign parties.

Marianne is absolutely phenomenal.

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 brings deep expertise across all areas of commercial real estate investment and development. He is a true dealmaker and an excellent lawyer with a strong commitment to client service.

Paul has a remarkable ability to identify the key issues and navigate them with clarity and confidence. He is also a natural problem-solver, always finding a way to get the deal done.

Paul is a highly respected attorney whose reputation in the commercial real estate and business community is both well-earned and widely admired.

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.

Tim engenders deep trust from his clients by his honest, straightforward and informed legal advice.

Tim is a great problem-solver and he's a closer.

Beyond his technical expertise, Tim provides the senior-level judgment, stability and client focus that make him an indispensable partner to our business.

Michael E Scott
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Michael E Scott
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Michael Scott is a key member of Nutter McClennan & Fish's real estate department. He has gained a reputation for his diverse practice which spans all aspects of real estate, representing a broad array of clients.

Michael Scott has a good understanding of our business without us having to remind him of what's critical.

Michael is always extremely responsive to me if we need anything.

Michael’s ability to create a “win-win” makes him a one-stop shop attorney.

Michael is great at client relations, helping to steer his team and bring in the right resources at Nutter.

Michael's way of managing transactions and clients engenders a sense of loyalty and good, practical transactional conclusions.

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 extremely effective in court; her knowledge is vast and ever-growing.

Valerie has an impressive ability to untangle onerous local and state regulations to simplify the regulatory path for her clients.

Valerie Moore is a solid 40B attorney

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.

Chris's pragmatic approach and deep understanding of our business make him an invaluable resource.

Chris is excellent across all aspects of our matters, with particular strength in acquisitions and transaction work.

Chris provides quick, timely and thoughtful feedback, while also being business-friendly.

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 Libardoni is particularly good at negotiating agreements.

David handles complex, high stress matters well. He clearly understands the subject matter at hand and knows when to hold firm or let it go.

David is approachable, always accessible for client needs and can easily explain complicated matters to clients.

David Libardoni is highly pragmatic, has a strong understanding of our business and brings thoughtful, commercially-minded advice to each matter.

David is a responsive, sophisticated and well-rounded attorney.

Ranked Lawyers at
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

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Massachusetts

Real Estate

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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Michael E Scott
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Michael E Scott
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

James G Ward
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James G Ward
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Michael E Scott
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Michael E Scott
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Valerie A. Moore
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Valerie A. Moore
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