A civil litigation attorney is a somewhat broad description having to do with legal proceedings for enforcement of personal and property rights. I focus mostly on the property rights aspect which I break down into my following practice areas.
Administrative
Appear at hearings before and appeal to court decisions of municipal agencies such as Licensing Board, Tax Board, Planning Board, Zoning board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Health Board, Historic Commission and state agencies such as Board of Registration, Department of Labor, Department of Public Safety, Department of Public Health, and Department of Environmental Protection.
Appeals
Appeal court decisions to the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court
Automobile Repairman’s Mechanic’s Lien
Assert, enforce and defend against mechanic’s liens for repair and storage of automobiles.
Contractor’s Construction Lien
Assert, enforce and defend against construction contractor liens for improvement to real estate.
Construction
Prepare, review, arbitrate and litigate residential and commercial construction contracts involving issues of contract performance, Home Improvement Contract or Law, Building Code and Zoning compliance on behalf of homeowners, general contractors and subcontractors.
Collection
Recover debts by obtaining court judgment and enforcement proceedings such as levy on execution and supplementary process
Consumer Protection
Initiate or defends civil lawsuits under General Laws, Chapter 93A in the commercial and business context for unfair or deceptive acts or practices committed in all contexts such as construction, automobile sales and repair, and landlord tenant.
Contracts
Prepare, review and litigate contracts such as real estate purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, sales agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, guaranties, automobile sales and repair agreements, real estate and equipment leases, corporate and partnership agreements and employment agreements.
Business Entities
Formation of business entities such sole proprietorship, partnership, corporation and limited liabilities company.
Insurance
Litigate claims against insurance companies under homeowners, business, and automobile insurance policies.
Landlord Tenant
Prepare, review and litigate commercial and residential tenancies and written leases.
Probate
File Probate proceedings for estates, conservatorships and guardianships
Real estate
Review, prepare and litigate real estate purchase and sale agreements and litigate real estate issues such as boundary disputes, easements, and claims pertaining to condominium ownership and management.
Zoning
Review of permissible zoning for residential and commercial uses.
Wills & Trusts
Prepare wills and trusts for maintenance and transfer of assets.
