Best Lawyers in Massachusetts, United States for Real Estate Law

Nicola C.M. Sullivan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Nicola C.M., 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 Nicola C.M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter E. Scherer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Peter E., 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 Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert Liscord is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Robert, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Michael, 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 Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenna Toomey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Brenna, 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 Brenna is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robyn Casper advises clients on a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, commercial leasing, real estate finance, and real estate aspects of corporate business transactions. Her clients include REITs, developers, non-profits and public and private companies with a wide range of asset classes, including office, industrial and life sciences. She was a summer associate at WilmerHale in 2019. While attending law school, Ms. Casper ...

Adam M. Aramati is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Real Estate Law. Adam M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ashley represents clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, leasing and land use and development. She has experience on both the legal and business side of negotiating purchase and sale agreements, resolving complex title issues and guiding clients through the permitting process. Prior to joining Sullivan, Ashley was a commercial real estate associate at a regional law firm in Boston and worked for a non-profit community development financial institution. She was also a Legal Fellow...

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.

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...

Erica Santos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Erica, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joshua C. Pierce is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Joshua C., 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 Joshua C. 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...

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...

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...