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Recent Firm News
- RJ Lyman Featured in Article by Contrarian Boston
Our very own RJ Lyman weighed in on the debate about renaming Faneuil Hall. In an article by Contrarian Boston, R.J. uncovered an answer that could finally settle the discussion once and for all. Curious to know more? Click here to read the full article. - Dan Dain Wins Gold in Independent Publishers of New England Book Awards
Dain Torpy is proud to announce that President, Dan Dain was recognized by the Independent Publishers of New England Book 2025 Awards. Dain’s book “A History of Boston” received gold in the non-fiction category. This honor is a testament to Dan’s dedication, passion, and expertise. Congratulations Dan! - Dan Dain Featured in Mass Lawyers Weekly
Recently our managing partner Daniel Dain was featured in an article by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, discussing his book, A History of Boston. What began as a personal project evolved into a great exploration of the city’s political, economic, and cultural evolution. Read the full article. - Dan Dain Author Talk
Join managing partner Dan Dain and Boston By Foot for a special discussion this Thursday, January 16th as he shares his insights on Boston’s rich history and its impact on urban development. We are excited to support Dan as he explores how density, diversity, and urban design play into the success of cities like Boston. For more information register here: https://bostonbyfoot.org/tours/author-talk-history-of-boston-with-dan-dain/ - Dain Torpy Announces Elevation of Two Shareholders/Directors
Dain Torpy is very pleased to announce on behalf of the firm that Molly Myers and Jesse Schomer have been elected shareholders and directors of the Firm effective January 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating them on this great accomplishment. - Dan Dain Featured on Cover of 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers
The digital edition of 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers is out. We are thrilled and proud to see Dan Dain on the cover, leading to an in-depth story about his recently published book, A History of Boston. Read the digital edition here.
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Recent Firm Publications
Dain Torpy was recently honored by the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts (REBA) to be charged with the task of co-authoring an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief on behalf of REBA in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) case Attorney General vs. Town of Milton. This critically important case pertains to whether the Attorney General has the authority to enforce and compel compliance with the MBTA Communities Act – a law passed in 2021 as a central component of Governor Baker’s Housing Choice Initiative in an effort to spur the development of much-needed housing in locations with access to public transportation. To that end, MBTA Communities requires 177 towns and cities in eastern and central Massachusetts to allow multifamily housing near MBTA transit stations as a matter of right. (September 2024)
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Daniel P. Dain: History of Boston, excerpt (2023)
An Excerpt from the forthcoming “A HISTORY OF BOSTON – TELLING THE STORY OF THIS CITY; ALL OF IT.” (Chapter 6, An Industrial Revolution)
R.J. Lyman: Article (Fall 2022)
INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS FACILITIES & THE NEW ENGLAND MARKET
R.J. Lyman: Banker & Tradesman (July 2022)
RULING CREATES UNCERTAINTY ABOUT FUTURE WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Daniel P. Dain: Real Estate Bar Association News (September 2020)
SJC: NO PER SE ZONING INJURIES AS BASIS FOR STANDING
Caythar Nene: Banker & Tradesman (April 2020)
LANDLORD, TENANTS HAVE OPTIONS AS COVID-19 DISRUPTS BUSINESSES
Kate M. Carter: Boston Bar Association Journal (Summer 2019)
BELLALTA: A FLOWCHART FOR THE OWNER OF A NONCONFORMING HOME