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Joseph R. Tarby III

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Joseph Tarby is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate practice group. He represents clients in the areas of zoning law, land use law, real estate law and liquor license law. He represents many national, regional and local property and shopping center developers, retailers and restaurants on leasing, zoning, land use and liquor license matters. Joseph also represents lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset-based financing.  

Joseph has decades of experience representing national, regional and local property and shopping center developers, retailers and restaurants. Additionally, he advises lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset-based financing.

Joseph is active in many community organizations, including serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of Winchester Hospital, being a member of the Beth Israel/Lahey Health System (BILH).  He is the Chair of the hospital’s Quality Patient Experience and Care Assessment Committee which focuses on patient safety, procedures, quality metrics and physician credentialing. He is the Past President of the Woburn Chamber of Commerce and a current Board Member.

Representative Experience

  • Represented major restaurant chain in connection with a $55 million dollar sale/leaseback transaction involving 30 restaurant properties with GE Capital and U.S. Realty Advisors LLC.
  • Represented major restaurant chain in connection with a $160 million dollar sale of restaurant business and the transfer of multi-state liquor licenses.`
  • Represented major shopping center developer in obtaining zoning approvals to expand shopping mall.
  • Represent(ed) numerous restaurants on liquor license applications and violations throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and before the Commonwealth Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.
  • Representation of hospital client in connection with obtaining land use approvals for a Regional Cancer Care Center and Surgical Center.
  • Representation of major healthcare system in obtaining land use permits for a COVID-19 testing facility.
  • Representation of national movie theater chain for over thirty (30) years on land use permitting, liquor license applications, general real estate work and litigation.
  • Representation of client in obtaining land use permits for mixed-use project including a major hotel chain and three restaurants.
  • Representation of client in connection with obtaining approval of Zoning Overlay District allowing for over one million square feet of mixed use residential, senior housing, affordable housing, medical facility, Life Science and GMP Manufacturing uses.
  • Representation of client in connection with obtaining land use permits for 115 townhomes, including 12 affordable housing units.
  • Representation of client in obtaining land use permits for multi-story 41 unit apartment building in downtown Woburn, Massachusetts.
  • Representation of client in obtaining land use permits for mixed use of residential and retail in former Commonwealth of Massachusetts Armory building.
  • Representation of several auto dealerships in connection with obtaining land use permits for expansion of dealership facility and satellite parking.
  • Representation of national senior housing developer in obtaining land use permits for an independent living, assisted living and memory care facility.
  • Representation of national casino operator on potential development of casino in Massachusetts.
  • Representation of major health care system in obtaining land use permits for a medical office building providing ambulatory care services.
  • Representation of local developer in connection with obtaining land use permits for the conversion of a church to a residential development and the conversion of a historical building to a 55 year and older multi-residential building.
  • Representation of regional developer in connection with a 200 unit 40B development.
  • Representation of major regional developer in connection with approval of an Overlay District to allow for Life Science and GMP Manufacturing uses.
  • Representation of two national drugstore chains in obtaining land use permits for drug stores with a drive thru pharmacy
  • Representation of national developer in obtaining land use permits for a 425 unit residential community.
  • Representation of client in connection with a proposed 40R residential development near Woburn Center.
  • Representation of national solar company in connection with a proposed zoning amendment to allow for solar installations.
  • Representation of pharmaceutical company in obtaining land use permits to allow for drug manufacturing.
  • General Counsel to the Woburn Redevelopment Authority for more than twenty (20) years.
  • General Counsel to the Woburn Golf and Ski Authority for more than twenty-five (25) years.
  • Drafted numerous zoning amendments and Overlay Districts that were incorporated into Zoning By-Law.
  • Worked with City of Woburn Officials on numerous revisions to Zoning Ordinance.

Recognition and Awards

  • Listed, The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law, 2022-2024
  • Named, Boston magazine, Top Lawyers, Real Estate Law, 2022-2023
  • Selected, Massachusetts Super Lawyers List, 2004-2012

Professional and Community Involvement

  • Vice-Chair, Board of Trustees, Winchester Hospital, a member of the Beth Israel/Lahey Health System (BILH)
  • Board of Directors, Common Trust Credit Union
  • Board Member Emeritus, Woburn Chamber of Commerce (Past President)
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
  • President, Winning Home, Inc.
  • Member, Massachusetts Restaurant Association
  • Member, Massachusetts Conveyancers Association
  • Member, National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP)
  • Member, Middlesex 3 Coalition
  • Past President, Woburn Rotary Club

Publications and Speaking Engagements