• Coastal permitting is a significant focus, especially in regions like Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket, where layered regulations can stall even the most well-designed initiatives. We know how to align projects with local, state, and federal requirements, and we maintain strong working relationships with agencies such as the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management, MEPA Office, and the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program.

Beyond environmental compliance, we also support clients in strategic redevelopment, including brownfields projects and site remediation under the Massachusetts Contingency Plan (MCP). Our attorneys collaborate with environmental consultants, licensed site professionals, and engineers to ensure cleanups meet technical standards while preserving project viability. For clients facing regulatory enforcement or third-party challenges, we provide experienced representation in both administrative and judicial forums, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.

Litigation capabilities are an essential part of our offering. Our team handles land use disputes, environmental enforcement actions, zoning appeals, and real estate litigation across multiple courts, including Massachusetts Land Court and Superior Court. We balance aggressive advocacy with practical resolution strategies, keeping our clients’ long-term interests at the forefront.

Clients rely on our ability to coordinate moving parts—technical, legal, and political—while providing clear, responsive guidance at every stage. From project siting and wetlands permitting to subdivision control and impact review, we remain focused on achieving outcomes that are sustainable, efficient, and legally sound. Our attorneys leverage their decades of practical experience and established relationships with licensed site professionals, wetland scientists, civil and environmental engineers, architects and other land use and real estate professionals to streamline industrial, commercial, residential, and municipal projects.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration enhances our value. Environmental and land use issues frequently touch on real estate, construction, tax, insurance, and public policy concerns. We work closely with attorneys across our firm to deliver comprehensive advice that anticipates challenges and creates opportunities.