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Event Photos: 5/8 Trying a Case in the Boston Housing Court Training

Monday, May 14, 2012
On May 8, the Volunteer Lawyers Project in partnership with the Real Estate Section of the BBA hosted a training on "Trying a case in Boston Housing Court." The esteemed panel included the Honorable Jeffrey Winik, First Justice of the Boston Housing Court, Stefanie Balandis, Greater Boston Legal Services, Joanna Allison, Volunteer Lawyers Project and Chris Saccardi , the Law Office of Christopher T. Saccardi.
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Program Materials: 4/26 The New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know

Thursday, April 26, 2012
On Thursday, April 26, the Title & Conveyancing Committee of the Real Estate Section hosted a brown bag program titled "The New Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code: What Real Estate Attorneys Need to Know." Speakers addressed what real estate attorneys need to know about testate and intestate succession, guardianship and conservatorships and durable Powers of Attorney under the new MUPC regime.
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Real Estate Committees

  • Affordable Housing Committee
    The purpose of this committee is to educate the local bar concerning new initiatives in financing and developing affordable housing.

    Contact Information

    Hannah Laws Kilson

    Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP

    (617) 419-3178

    Jerome Garciano

    Klein Hornig LLP

    (617) 244-0600

  • Construction Law Committee
    This committee addresses all aspects of construction law, including contract documents and alternative project delivery systems; construction litigation, arbitration and ADR; public contract law and other legal issues of interest to practitioners who handle matters relating to construction.

    Contact Information

    Bradley L. Croft

    Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.

    (617) 742-4200

    Hugh J. Gorman

    Prince Lobel Tye LLP

    (617) 456-8000

    John McNamara

    Domestoco, Lane & McNamara, LLP

    (508) 626-9000

  • Land Use and Development Committee
    This committee focuses on issues related to land use and development in the context of real estate transactions.

    Contact Information

    Terrence M. McNeil

    Trinity Financial

    (617) 720-8400

    Paula M. Devereaux

    Rubin and Rudman, LLP

    (617) 330-7035

  • Leasing Committee
    This committee studies issues affecting this area of practice and plans educational programs led by experienced leasing lawyers and other senior real estate practitioners.

    Contact Information

    Susan M. Kincaid

    Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

    (617) 526-6577

    Susan C. Murphy

    Brennan, Dain, Le Ray, Wiest, Torpy & Garner, P.C.

    (617) 542-0424

  • Real Estate Education Committee
    Help develop relevant and innovative educational sessions led by a diverse group of talented speakers for Real Estate practitioners.

    Contact Information

    Raymond C. Estes

    (781) 789-6044

  • Real Estate Finance Committee
    This committee is concerned with all aspects of financing real estate transactions.

    Contact Information

    Christopher R. Froeb

    Nixon Peabody LLP

    (617) 345-1137

    Paige A. Manning

    Goulston & Storrs - A Professional Corporation

    (617) 482-1776

  • Real Estate Pro Bono Committee
    This committee focuses on practice-specific pro bono projects to engage Section members.

    Contact Information

    Joanna G. Allison

    Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association

    (617) 423-0648

    Matthew J. Lawlor

    Robinson & Cole LLP-Boston

    (617) 557-5948

  • Real Estate Public Policy Committee
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Real estate attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Bryan C. Connolly

    DLA Piper LLP - Boston Office

    (617) 406-6041

    John M. Donnelly

    Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General

    (617) 963-2592

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
  • Title & Conveyancing Committee
    This committee covers topics such as mechanic's liens, survey matters and affirmative coverage; sophisticated title insurance endorsements; lis pendens; real estate litigation; title insurance claims; bankruptcy and creditors' rights; the land registration system; offers to purchase real estate; purchase and sale agreements; hazardous substances; forms of ownership; mortgages, foreclosures, easements and restrictions; and broker and lender relationships.

    Contact Information

    Kathleen M. O'Donnell

    (617) 794-2794

    Jennifer C. Platt

    Lynch, Brewer, Hoffman & Fink LLP

    (617) 951-1818