Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Real Estate Law
Nicole V. Hixon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Nicole V. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole V. Hixon since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Nicole V. Hixon is held by other lawyers.
Katherine Hyland represents developers, investors, financial institutions and private equity clients in an array of commercial real estate transactions, including complex acquisitions and dispositions, portfolio sale leasebacks, ground leasing, financings, land use and zoning, and development.
Nuryllen (Nury) Aguasvivas works with clients to leverage tax credits to finance housing and community development projects. /My focus I focus my practice on real estate transactions involving federal low-income housing tax credits and other benefits. I represent investors and syndicators in connection with these transactions, and primarily draft the equity transaction documents and conduct the necessary due diligence to ensure these transactions run smoothly and efficiently. Before joining N...
Ryan Douglas represents developers, property owners, investors, and other real estate stakeholders in land use, zoning, environmental, and permitting matters throughout Massachusetts. He helps clients navigate the increasingly complex regulatory landscape, providing practical guidance that keeps development projects moving from planning through completion. Ryan advises clients on zoning and permitting strategies, environmental compliance, and regulatory approvals at the local, state, and fede...
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...
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...
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...
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