Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
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The Goulston & Storrs real estate group is one of the largest, most diverse, and most highly acclaimed practices in the United States. Our team counsels major regional and national developers, entrepreneurs, investment funds, REITS, property owners, and commercial tenants. We provide legal advice and coordination for sophisticated real estate transactions involving entrepreneurs, institutions, and public and private entities, furthering business objectives locally, nationally, and internationally. Our experience is expansive, including real estate development, entity formation, tax planning, acquisition, finance, leasing, and environmental law amongst other areas. Additionally, regional and national real estate lenders and investors consistently look to Goulston & Storrs as counsel for their sophisticated debt and equity real estate investments including the structuring o syndicated and capital market transactions. Our real estate practitioners have the judgment, experience, pragmatism, and technical skill needed for the prompt implementation of complex real estate projects and transactions nationwide.
Chambers Review
Goulston & Storrs is a market-leading firm in the Massachusetts real estate sector. Regularly called upon by regional and national developers and investors to handle big-ticket matters, the firm is particularly noted for its activity in the retail and office development areas. It has additional strengths in real estate-related capital markets transactions and also provides first-class zoning and land use advice and demonstrates expertise in areas of construction and leasing.
Work Highlights
- Goulston & Storrs represented Morgan Stanley in multiple real estate matters, including lease negotiation and repositioning of multiple buildings.
Strengths
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"Goulston is the best law firm we are working with. They are sophisticated problem solvers and clear drafters, which makes our negotiations much more efficient."
"Everything just runs perfectly; I wish there were more firms and people out there like Goulston. They go the extra mile, it's just how they are."
"I think very highly of Goulston. They are very good at what they do but are also decent, lovely people."
"Goulston is the best law firm we are working with. They are sophisticated problem solvers and clear drafters, which makes our negotiations much more efficient."
"Everything just runs perfectly; I wish there were more firms and people out there like Goulston. They go the extra mile, it's just how they are."
"I think very highly of Goulston. They are very good at what they do but are also decent, lovely people."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Husid has a wide-ranging practice and often advises clients on the development and permitting of large-scale projects. He has additional expertise in real estate transactions such as joint ventures for development projects.
"Douglas is an important partner for our business."
Matthew Kiefer is lauded for his real estate development and land use practice. He focuses on advising clients on obtaining approvals for a range of complex projects, including mixed-use and affordable housing developments.
"Matthew is an amazing land use attorney who impresses me with not only his knowledge and experience, but with his practicality and creativity."
"Matthew is an extremely intelligent and sophisticated attorney who has helped guide our team in many complicated matters."
"Matthew has a wealth of experience and we have relied on his expertise for our projects."
Christian Regnier boasts expertise in land use and development matters including multifamily developments.
"Christian is tremendous and we are successful with his guidance."
"Christian is a pleasure to work with. He’s extremely knowledgeable in land use and zoning matters, and is a great strategist."
"Christian possesses all of the qualities that you'd want in an attorney and a confidant."
Darren Baird has a dedicated real estate practice focused on representing owners, developers and lenders in a variety of development projects. His sector expertise covers higher education and healthcare.
"Darren is outstanding - thorough, diligent and a subject matter expert."
"Darren is client-focused, practical and understands the big picture. He's good at issue spotting and is attentive."
Peter Kochansky is recognized for his real estate development work, frequently assisting with land use approvals, zoning compliance and environmental law elements.
"Peter's approach is calm, thoughtful, methodical but also dynamic. He can react well, and that is really helpful."
"Peter has a great legal mind and provides tremendous client service. He's extremely thoughtful in his approach to his work."
"Peter has a lot of experience and picks up things that are missed and prioritizes them. His contribution has been remarkable."
Adam Hundley's work mainly involves matters relating to acquisitions, developments and the negotiation of joint ventures, for various life science and hospital related projects.
"Adam is incredible. He is an excellent practitioner."
"In addition to having tremendous knowledge and experience in land use matters, Adam is a practical problem solver who has helped us chart a way forward through difficult issues."
"Adam is a terrific, thoughtful and smart lawyer."
Debbie Horwitz is best known for her strength in transactional real estate matters. She is particularly well regarded for her work in connection to affordable housing.
"Debbie is a very well-liked attorney."
"She's a legend in town."
Frank Litwin handles complex real estate matters including mega-leases, acquisitions and redevelopments.
"Frank is extremely professional in tough negotiations, keeping a level head in heated situations. I can't say enough good things about him."
"Frank is pragmatic and smart. He knows when it's the right time to advise on business risk."
Jason Dunn is a partner at Goulston & Storrs regularly called upon by clients to handle a range of real estate matters such leasing and developments and financings.
"Jason is an amazing transactional attorney and is very pragmatic and solution-oriented."
"He does all the hard thinking on any project we give him. We turn to him because he can figure things out."
"Jason is an outstanding lawyer and resource to our team."
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