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Recent Firm News
- Dain Torpy Hosts REBA’s First DEIB Mixer
On May 1st, Dain Torpy was proud to host REBA Massachusetts’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Social Mixer. It was a dynamic evening bringing together real estate professionals and law students for meaningful conversation, connection, and community-building. Guests had the opportunity to network and learn how to get involved in REBA’s growing DEIB Initiative. A big thank you to our co-sponsors, Philips & Angley; Pierce Atwood; Moriarty, Bielan & Malloy; McGregor, Legere & Nathans; and Warshaw, Di Carlo & Poncia for their partnership Read More - Kate Carter Hosts the 2025 CREW Achievement Awards as President-Elect
Recently, our very own shareholder and director, Kate Carter, had the honor of hosting this year’s CREW Achievement Awards as President-Elect. Kate recognized the outstanding professional achievements and community contributions of CREW’s many accomplished members. She also proudly acknowledged the incredible individuals in this year’s Leadership Academy Class. We congratulate Kate on this well-earned recognition and moment of leadership. It was an inspiring way to spotlight excellence in our industry! - Daniel Dain Quoted in The Boston Globe on Evolution of Boston’s Italian Restaurant Scene
Recently, our president, Daniel Dain, was quoted in a recent Boston Globe article exploring the evolution of Boston’s Italian restaurant scene. As co-founder of the Restaurant Investment Group, Dan shared insights on balancing culinary creativity with market sustainability—an approach that has helped bring successful concepts like MIDA to life. Read the full story here: https://edition.pagesuite.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=6f5b2e23-98af-4220-b4cc-862ec08714d7&appcode=BOSGLO&eguid=0d3f8840-d554-4980-81a4-73b1545a2515&pnum=126 - Joseph Feaster Recognized at the MLK Jr. 40th Annual Community Appreciation Awards Banquet
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest, and Garner, P.C is thrilled to announce that Attorney Joseph D. Feaster Jr. was honored at the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 40th Annual Community Appreciation Awards Banquet. He was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Civic Leadership Award. We couldn’t be prouder of Joseph and his continued commitment to serving the community. - Joseph Feaster Featured in Boston Magazine’s “The Long Game”
Photo credit: Boston Magazine In April’s edition of the Boston Magazine, Attorney Joseph D. Feaster was recognized in their section, “The Long Game”, highlighting local individuals who continue to make an impact on the community even in their later years. When it comes to doing purposeful work, Joseph says, “When I serve on anything, I give 110 percent. My thing is that I’m not going to serve without serving,”. A dedicated advocate for mental health, he established the Feaster Family Foundation to provide support to Read More - “A History of Boston” featured on Marginal Revolution
“A History of Boston” written by our managing partner Dan Dain was recently featured in a post by Marginal Revolution, a renowned blog by two brilliant economics professors at George Mason University. This book offers a compelling deep dive into Boston’s rich history, earning praise from experts for its meticulous research and insightful analysis. Congratulations to Dan for this well-deserved recognition of his hard work and expertise! Read the review and learn more about “A History of Boston” here: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2025/03/what-ive-been-reading-267.html
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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