Stephen J. "Steve" MacGillivray

Stephen J. "Steve" MacGillivray

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Land Use and Zoning Law Tax Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Land Use and Zoning Law Tax Law
Works at
Pierce Atwood LLP

63 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

For more than 20 years, Steve MacGillivray has been handling property tax abatement actions for large hotel chains, owners of large commercial properties, and high-end residential property owners. His extensive knowledge of the rules and processes governing real estate appraisals allows him to provide maximum value to firm clients. He also advises companies, high net worth individuals, and organizations of all sizes in matters related to complex litigation as well as real property disputes including zoning and land use, title, easement and access, condominium disputes, adverse possession and prescriptive rights, commercial leases and claims based on trespass, nuisance, and other property-related torts.

Works at
Pierce Atwood LLP

63 Best Lawyers awards

Pierce Atwood LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Cornell University, J.D., graduated 1990
  • Brown University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • Rhode Island, Rhode Island Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • New York
  • Rhode Island

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Tax Law

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