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James G Ward

James G Ward

USA 2026

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Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
 Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Massachusetts

6 years ranked

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Practice Areas

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.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Massachusetts

Band 1
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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.

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Strengths

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

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

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

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

  • 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.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land UseChambers Guide to the USA

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