Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Real Estate Law

James F. Martin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. James F., who practices law in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Edwards is a special counsel in the Real Estate Practice Group. He joined the firm in 1996. Practice Mr. Edwards has a general real estate practice, with particular focus on commercial conveyancing and retail development. He has represented clients in a broad range of local and national commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales, leasing, development, financing and construction. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Edwards was associated with the law firm Thompson Hine...

Chris Froeb focuses his practice on representing local and national developers, investors and owners in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including joint venture transactions, development and management agreements, acquisitions, sales, financings and refinancings. What do you focus on? Joint venture transactions and general real estate transactions I work routinely with local and national developers and institutional investors to create joint venture companies that are targe...

Christina Ricotta represents real estate owners, developers and investors in acquisitions, dispositions, leases, financing arrangements and general real estate matters. What do you focus on? Acquisition, Development and General Real Estate I assist clients with many aspects of general real estate transactions—including acquisition, disposition and development of commercial land and multifamily properties; property diligence reviews; residential and commercial/retail leases; land use and...

Hon. James E. Vallee James Vallee is the practice group leader of the Government Relations & Public Policy group and a member of the Real Estate practice group. Jim works with large and mid-size corporate and non-profit clients providing strategic advice on government relations matters, including executive branch and legislative lobbying on policy, regulatory, and procurement matters at both the state and federal levels. Jim also serves as managing partner of the Boston office. What do yo...

Jonathan M. Sachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jonathan M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Guy W. McPherson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Guy W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guy W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alexander Gansebom represents clients in a range of corporate matters, with a particular focus on mergers & acquisitions, venture capital, private equity, capital raising and general corporate governance. Alex advises clients on complex corporate transactions, including buy-side and sell-side mergers & acquisitions, equity and asset acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, and capital raises. Alex also advises clients on corporate governance and other matters. Alex has worked wi...

Tess Edwards advises clients on a broad range of land use matters. Tess specializes in zoning and permitting matters — from supporting commercial and residential developers in obtaining local and wetlands permits, to litigating those permits on appeal. She also advises clients on real estate transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, and development of residential subdivisions, multifamily residential, medical, industrial, marina, and hotel properties. Tess has a passion for renewab...

Zachary A. Dovitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Zachary A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ali Sisson represents developers, landowners and investors in all aspects of affordable and market-rate real estate transactions. My focus Affordable Housing I work with owners and developers of multifamily affordable housing on several aspects of the acquisition, rehabilitation and new construction of projects financed with low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs). I also represent a top asset manager in the affordable housing space in the sale of its investments and limited partner interests...

Talia Burghard is an associate in Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group. She works with developers, landowners, and investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. My focus GENERAL REAL ESTATE My practice focuses on assisting clients with various aspects of general real estate transactions. This includes the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial real estate; sale-leaseback transactions; property diligence review; real estate joi...

Courtney’s practice focuses on real estate land use, condominium law, and business litigation. Courtney has advised and helped clients navigate a wide variety of matters involving zoning litigation, local permitting, title disputes, boundary line disputes, adverse possession, easement rights, real estate transactions and landlord/tenant disputes. She also represents condominium associations and unit owners dealing with condominium general matters, development and operation. Courtney ser...

Daryl M. Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Daryl M., who practices law in Springfield, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daryl M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicole V. Hixon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Nicole V., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicole V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pamela Swanson represents equity investors, syndicators, and lenders in financing community development projects throughout the United States. My focus I help clients structure and negotiate transactions that qualify for federal LIHTCs and other tax benefits to help finance the development of affordable housing for certain targeted populations such as the elderly, veterans, and working families across the country. These complex transactions typically involve multiple layers of public and priv...