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Pierce Atwood LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Pierce Atwood LLP

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Massachusetts

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Pierce Atwood's real estate practice comprises an experienced bench of attorneys. The group demonstrates its ability to represent developers at both the national and local level. Its expertise covers land use and environmental issues in transactional and courtroom settings.

Work Highlights

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  • Pierce Atwood LLP represented Acme in the acquisition of two high-end marina properties, one located in Falmouth, Massachusetts and the other located in Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

Strengths

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  • Pierce Atwood's people are the key. Their knowledge, dedication, attention to detail and genuine interest in your success is what stands out.

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  • Pierce Atwood has extensive knowledge of land use and environmental law. They are responsive to their clients' needs and interests and creative in their thinking.

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  • Pierce Atwood displays an excellent understanding of the complexities of our industry.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Daniel Bailey
    Band 2Daniel Bailey

    Daniel Bailey

    Daniel Bailey offers assistance to clients in the energy sector with regard to permitting applications, zoning regulations and litigation.

    • Dan Bailey is a terrific transactional lawyer.

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    • Dan understands the nuances of negotiation with large landowners and how to negotiate from a position of strength.

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    • Dan is clear and concise with guidance, and has an amazing ability to navigate through very complex situations.

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  • Band 3Donald Pinto, Jr
    Band 3Donald Pinto, Jr

    Donald Pinto, Jr

    Donald Pinto is a civil litigator with a focus on complex real estate and land use disputes. Donald represents a range of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies, that own, buy, sell and develop real estate.

    • Donald gives excellent legal advice and provides timely client service. He is very focused on the end goal and understands what our needs are and where we want to get to.

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    • Donald is very detail-oriented and communicative.

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    • Donald is responsive to client needs, represents his clients well and communicates well.

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    • Donald is an outstanding litigator and offers outstanding services. He is a practical thinker.

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    • Donald has a very nice way of working with clients and he's very clear in his legal analysis. He never misses a beat in terms of his knowledge of the law and of the individual case.

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  • Band 3Gareth Orsmond
    Band 3Gareth Orsmond

    Gareth Orsmond

    Gareth Orsmond is noted for his work helping clients with their property portfolios and acting as counsel in various development transactions. He has experience with both residential and commercial use matters.

    • Gareth is incredibly responsive and easy to work with. He thinks creatively and develops solutions effectively.

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    • Gareth is fantastic as a one-stop shop - he can cover all bases.

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