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Real Estate

The firm maintains a diverse real estate practice that represents clients in all aspects of real estate law, including development, land use and permitting, leasing, project finance, condominium conversions, acquisitions and dispositions.  We have represented clients in nearly every type of large and small-scale commercial project, including shopping centers and malls, office buildings, and mixed-use urban centers, as well as residential developments and industrial facilities.

Real estate development
In real estate development transactions, our attorneys draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and other contracts, prepare zoning studies, coordinate environmental studies, review and analyze local and state permits and permitting requirements and negotiate with state and federal agencies and community groups.  They have converted a wide range of buildings into condominiums, including two-tiered condominiums.  They also review titles and analyze existing leases, as well as provide assistance in structuring acquisition financing, negotiation of financing terms, and analysis of the tax implications of proposed transactions.

Real estate financing
Posternak real estate attorneys also handle project financings, representing all types of borrowers and lenders, including domestic and foreign corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, local banks, large national banks and other institutional lenders.  They have extensive experience with synthetic leasing, sale-leaseback transactions and securitized loans.

Leasing
A large portion of the firm’s real estate practice focuses on leasing, especially in the retail industry.  Clients include landlords, investors, lenders and tenants in leases for all types of projects, including regional malls, community shopping centers, stand-alone department stores, factory outlets, office buildings, restaurants and retail boutiques.

Real Estate: Professionals

Frank D. Aronson

Partner 617.973.6132 ext.   fax 617.722.4953 faronson@pbl.com

Brian Atherton

Associate 617.973.6146 ext.   fax 617.722.4932 batherton@pbl.com

Gerald J. Billow

Partner 617.973.6112 ext.   fax 617.367.2315 gbillow@pbl.com

Richard K. Blankstein

Senior Counsel 617.973.6114 ext.   fax 617.722.4906 rblankstein@pbl.com

Donald M. Bloch

Of Counsel 617.973.6169 ext.   fax 617.722.4940 dbloch@pbl.com

Kathryn G. Graber

Partner 617.973.6196 ext.   fax 617.722.4916 kgraber@pbl.com

James M. Lyle

Partner 617.973.6293 ext.   fax 617.722.4934 jlyle@pbl.com

Jo-Ann M. Marzullo

Partner 617.973.6267 ext.   fax 617.722.4935 jmarzullo@pbl.com

Michael E. Rubin

Partner 617.973.6110 ext.   fax 617.722.4911 mrubin@pbl.com

David M. Saltiel

Senior Counsel 617.973.6246 ext.   fax 617.722.4948 dsaltiel@pbl.com

Ann M. Sobolewski

Partner 617.973.6120 ext.   fax 617.722.4921 asobolewski@pbl.com

Christopher C. Tsouros

Partner 617.973.6141 ext.   fax 617.722.4928 ctsouros@pbl.com

Real Estate: Publications

Easy Money, High Interest

Banker & Tradesman, Michael E. Rubin, June 17, 2013

Single-Family REIT IPOs Are Risky Bet

TheStreet.com, Frank D. Aronson, May 31, 2013

Watch City Rises . . . Again

Boston Business Journal, Frank D. Aronson, April 5, 2013

Boston Developers Eye Post Menino Future

NECN, Christopher C. Tsouros, March 28, 2013

Eminent Domain Concept in Brockton Faces Hurdles

Boston Business Journal, Frank D. Aronson, March 8, 2013

Towns Mount Opposition to Marijuana Dispensaries

Banker &Tradesman, James M. Lyle, December 31, 2012

Commercial Real Estate Industry Awaits Outcome of 2012 Presidential Election

Banker & Tradesman, Michael E. Rubin, November 5, 2012

Fighting Foreclosure in the Bay State

NECN, James M. Lyle, September 5, 2012

Beyond Bankruptcy Basics—Practical Advice Regarding Tenant Bankruptcies

Retail Law Strategist , Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, Laura A. Otenti, June 8, 2012

The Commercial Real Estate Market in Boston

WRKO, James M. Lyle, May 21, 2012

'Short sales' rising in real estate

NECN, Michael E. Rubin, April 23, 2012

Billboard Fight: The Kraft Group Vs. Foxborough

Fox 25 Morning News, Christopher C. Tsouros, March 28, 2012

Construction upswing: New jobs.

Fox 25 Morning News, James M. Lyle, March 19, 2012

Menino to Google: We want you

NECN, Michael E. Rubin, March 7, 2012

Hope for the Hole of the Hub

New England Cable News, February 6, 2012

Changing Uses and Use Restrictions in Challenging Times

Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, Cynthia L. Warren, September 8, 2011

Retail Lease Review Checklist

The Practical Real Estate Lawyer, Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, March 9, 2011

Negotiating and Drafting Lease Insurance Clauses: Top 10 Questions for Practitioners

Retail Law Strategist, Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, June 15, 2010

Changing Strategies to Maximize Landlord Bankruptcy Claims

Retail Law Strategist, Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, April 15, 2009

Builder Beware - EPA Targets Stormwater Violations

Ann M. Sobolewski, February 2008

Failure to Disclose Activity and Use Limitation (AUL) Voids Lease

Ann M. Sobolewski & Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, January 2008

Landlocked Tidelands Exemption Restored

Ann M. Sobolewski & Jo-Ann M. Marzullo, November 15, 2007