Product Description

Be careful: zoning issues are everywhere! 

You need a solid, basic understanding of zoning in order to represent clients who deal with real estate. Zoning issues arise regularly for the residential real property conveyancer, high-stakes commercial deal-maker, title certifier, developer’s counsel, lender’s counsel, business or litigation generalist, and municipal lawyer. This program explains the basics of zoning in Massachusetts. It is geared to those who are relatively new lawyers or new to the practice area, but also offers value for the more experienced practitioner who wants a refresher course. Planners and other non-lawyers also find it helpful. It features targeted, incisive presentations on zoning practice that help you to understand how to review and apply a zoning ordinance or bylaw, how to be effective in practicing before local boards, and what happens in an appeal to the Land Court.

Let the heavy-hitters in real estate and land use law—MCLE’s faculty of zoning experts— strengthen your skill set for your next zoning-related matter.

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

  Welcome and Introduction

  Paul L. Feldman, Esq., Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, PC , Boston
  Michael S. Giaimo, Esq., API Northeast Region , Boston
  
• 10:00 - 11:05 a.m.

  Practical Tips for Obtaining Zoning Relief Before Local Boards; Preserving Exitsting

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  Paul L. Feldman, Esq., Davis, Malm & D'Agostine, PC , Boston
  
• 11:05 - 11:15 a.m.

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  
• 11:15 - 11:25 a.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 11:25 - 12:35 p.m.

  Land Court Zoning Practice

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  Diane C. Tillotson, Esq., Hemenway & Barnes LLP , Boston
  Hon. Howard P. Speicher,
  
• 12:35 - 12:45 p.m.

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  
• 12:45 - 1:30 p.m.

  Lunch (on your own)
• 1:30 - 2:20 p.m.

  Potential Pitfalls Affecting Site Plan Review and Automatic Grants

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  Michael S. Giaimo, Esq., API Northeast Region , Boston
  
• 2:20 - 3:00 p.m.

  Understanding Non-Conforming Uses and Structures and Zoning Freezes

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  Robert A. Fishman, Esq.,
  
• 3:00 - 3:10 p.m.

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  
• 3:10 - 3:40 p.m.

  Networking and Refreshment Break
• 3:20 - 3:40 p.m.

  Recent Developments in Zoning Law

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  Barbara J. Saint Andre, Esq., Community and Economic Development Department, Town of Medway , Medway
  
• 3:40 - 4:10 p.m.

  Differences in Boston Zoning

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  Paula M. Devereaux, Esq., Pierce Atwood LLP , Boston
  
• 4:10 - 4:30 p.m.

  Closing Remarks and Final Questions and Answers

  Panel
  

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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