Real Estate Litigation
We represent property owners, abutters, managers, and investors in a broad array of real estate litigation throughout Massachusetts, with a particular focus on the greater Boston area and the North Shore. We have comprehensive experience in suits involving complex title issues, environmental concerns, adverse possession, easements, petitions for partition, title issues, and even forgery and fraud. We also represent clients in disputes concerning commercial leasing, rights in condominiums, and disputes regarding the enforceability of agreements for the purchase and sale of real estate.
Successful outcomes for our real estate clients include:
Following a three-week jury trial in Middlesex Superior Court, won a breach of contract and nuisance action on behalf of residential subdivision homeowners in Westford against the subdivision’s developer.
Won jury verdict for seafood storage company to enforce its right of first refusal to purchase multimillion-dollar facility in Boston.
Won jury verdict, including damages under Massachusetts Chapter 93A, for owner of Boston luxury condominium in negligent construction litigation against developer.
Obtained multi-million dollar judgment in real estate fraud case in Suffolk Superior Court.
Obtained favorable verdicts in Massachusetts courts on behalf of commercial landlords in eviction disputes.
Obtained favorable settlement through mediation for commercial property owner in dispute with billboard licensee regarding unpaid rent and damages for lost use and value.
In a dispute over the sale of a residence at the Four Seasons in Boston, negotiated a lucrative settlement with a competing buyer after pursuing Superior Court litigation and obtaining a lis pendens.
Successfully represented condo developer to enforce the terms of a purchase and sale agreement when the buyer reneged on the deal.
Won verdict in favor of apartment complex owner granting exclusive title and rights in a private way running alongside building.
Counseled commercial tenant in lease termination negotiations with nationwide lessor based on force majeure and frustration of purpose arising out of COVID-19 restrictions.
On behalf of a commercial landlord in Brockton, won judgment of possession and damage award that included reimbursement of landlord’s attorneys’ fees.