James G Ward

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James G. Ward is a partner in Nutter’s Real Estate Department and co-chair of the firm’s Development, Land Use and Permitting practice group. Drawing on his background as the former environmental and permitting counsel for a large Massachusetts developer, he has extensive experience in dealing with local, state, and federal permit-granting authorities. Clients rely on his counsel in all aspects of land use and environmental matters.

Developers and owners turn to Jim in a variety of land use matters, including obtaining permits and approvals under subdivision and zoning laws and regulations, affordable housing laws, “Smart Growth” bylaws and regulations, historic and open space preservation laws, MEPA, laws regulating access to state highways, laws regulating access to municipal sewer and water service and architectural access for the physically challenged.

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J.D., St. Louis University School of Law; B.S., Northeastern University.