The premier commercial real estate boutique law firm in Massachusetts
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We counsel owners, developers, investors, tenants, and managers of commercial real estate.
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Our attorneys advise clients on site selection, due diligence, acquisition, financing, joint venture formation, zoning, permitting and development, environmental and clean energy issues, leasing, disposition, and risk management and litigation.
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Recent Firm News
- Kate Carter Honored by Mass Lawyers WeeklyDain Torpy is proud to congratulate Kate Carter for being selected as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2024 Top Women of Law honorees. This is a well-deserved recognition that highlights Kate’s contributions and dedication to excellence within the legal field. Great job Kate!
- Dain Torpy Lawyers Named Best in AmericaDain Torpy is proud to have 6 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 3 lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2025 editions. Thank you for your hard work and dedication! To learn more visit: www.bestlawyers.com.
- REBA highlights Dain Torpy ArticleREBA highlights Jesse D. Schomer and Daniel P. Dain’s “Affordable Homes Act Brings Big Changes to 40A” in REBA News. Read the article:
- Recognition in the Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2024 Empowering Women ListWe are honored that Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly has recognized Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner in its 2024 Empowering Women list. Our firm is dedicated to providing an empowering and inclusive work environment that supports our women attorneys. Read the excerpt here.
- Daniel Dain Quoted in Mass Lawyers Weekly“The courts analysis was practical but also must be viewed in light of just how unusual it is for a member of a closely held corporation to adversely possess property owned by the corporation[…]”. Read the full article below.
- Dain Torpy Announces Elevation of Michael Riley to Shareholder/DirectorDain Torpy is pleased to announce that Michael J. Riley has been elected a Shareholder and Director of the firm.
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Recent Firm Publications
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