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Sullivan & Worcester

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Massachusetts


Sullivan & Worcester

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About

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

Sullivan is nationally recognized for representing real estate developers and operators, and institutional, family office and non-U.S. investors in every aspect of the commercial real estate industry and global capital markets.

Our clients rely on us for counsel regarding risk and opportunity in connection with each transaction, including:

    • Acquisitions and dispositions
    • Development
    • Finance and Private Equity investments and fund formation
    • Zoning and permitting, environmental compliance and public infrastructure
    • Affordable Housing
    • Workouts
    • Leasing
    • REITs

In a rapidly adapting real estate capital market, we are focused on advising our clients on the latest developments in alternative investment structures and opportunities in individual and programmatic real estate projects, joint ventures and private real estate funds. Given our attorneys’ reputations and networks, we are a full service resource for foreign-based investors looking to enter the U.S. market. Wherever based, our clients need pragmatic and efficient execution of their projects, as well as skilled navigation of obstacles that might otherwise get in the way of their Next. Serving as general counsel for development projects across asset classes from hospitality, to mixed use, to luxury condominiums, to state-of-the-art student housing and everything in between, is a special focus of our practice, demonstrated by our work on iconic, large-scale development projects.

Clients (17)

  • American Tower Corporation
  • Clarendon Properties
  • The Community Builders
  • The Cronin Group
  • DivcoWest
  • Eastern Bank
  • Eastdil Secured LLC
  • Greystar
  • Iron Mountain Incorporated
  • Gables Residential
  • The Grossman Companies
  • Scape USA
  • John Hancock Financial Services
  • Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
  • Diversified Healthcare Trust
  • Rockland Trust
  • Office Properties Income Trust

Industries (13)

  • Acquisitions & Dispositions
  • Development
  • Environmental, Zoning & Land Use
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Leasing
  • Permitting & Land Use
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Real Estate Workouts
  • Corporate
  • Litigation
  • REITs
  • Tax
  • Cannabis

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Massachusetts

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Sullivan & Worcester represents a range of operators, developers and REITs in transactional matters, such as acquisitions and dispositions, financings and leases. The firm is adept at handling affordable housing issues, development projects and loan workouts.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Sullivan & Worcester represented Greystar in connection with five mixed-use developments in Everett, Massachusetts, with a combined project budget of $300 million.

Strengths

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  • Sullivan's local knowledge, general expertise and good people distinguishes it.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Gregory S Sampson
    Band 2Gregory S Sampson

    Gregory S Sampson

    Gregory Sampson has experience across a range of real estate matters including permitting, developments, entitlements and loans.

    • Greg Sampson is super smart. He continues to do wonderful things in land use development.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Greg has a practical, commercial approach to problem-solving.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Greg Sampson is a strong attorney.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Greg Sampson has deep knowledge and does a lot of environmental permitting, especially where there is a wetlands or environmental focus.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Ashley Brooks
    Band 4Ashley Brooks

    Ashley Brooks

    Ashley Brooks has a burgeoning Boston-based real estate practice. She routinely assists with matters pertaining to acquisitions and developments. She often works on mixed-use residential and retail projects.

    • Ashley has done an excellent job of building Sullivan & Worcester's practice as well as her own reputation and quality of work.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Ashley is responsive, commercial and a very strong generalist in every category.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Sullivan & Worcester (2)

Massachusetts

Members

Provided by Sullivan & Worcester

  • Victor Baltera

  • Charles Chambers

  • Peter Cooper

  • John Gahan

  • Nancy Gillman

  • Warren Heilbronner

  • Karen Kepler

  • Sharon Leifer

  • Louis Monti

  • Eugene O'Flaherty

  • Brandon Schneider

  • John Steiner

  • Spencer Stone

  • Ashley Tan

  • Richard Zelinka

  • Ashley Brooks

    Head of Department

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  • Matthew Bailey

  • Emily Brewer

  • Nathan Kosik-Desmond

  • Alexandra Wannop

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