Our Economic Development team is guiding a new transit-oriented residential development within a short walk of Revere Beach and the MBTA. The newly constructed apartment project is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026. The development will create over 50 new rental units for families across the income spectrum. How Can We Help? Your team of lawyers at D’Ambrosio
Multi-Unit Residential Development Goes Forward. Our Real Estate Development team won a Land Court trial for our client, a real estate developer, and then won the resulting appeal with a decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court The plaintiff brought suit against our client, challenging the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals’ issuance of a special permit for the construction of a multi-unit
Peabody Business Defeats Construction Claims. Our Real Estate Development team obtained a summary judgment decision in favor of the former owners of a Peabody frozen yogurt establishment in a lawsuit brought by a construction company. The construction company filed a multi-count lawsuit alleging that the owners were responsible for a six figure bill related to a build-out at the shop.
Trial Win for Developer, Allowing Multi-Unit Residential Building. Our Real Estate Development team won a verdict on behalf of our client following trial in the Massachusetts Land Court. The plaintiff named our developer client in a lawsuit challenging the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals’ issuance of a special permit for the construction of multi-unit residential building. The plaintiff claimed that
Novo Nordisk Retains D’Ambrosio for Planned Expansion into Massachusetts. Our team provided comprehensive legal counsel to international pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in its Massachusetts expansion. This cross-disciplinary project spanned state and local financial incentives and grants, real estate development, wetlands and permitting, zoning, and utilities. Our team drew on deep knowledge and experience in meetings with state and local officials
Complex Development Project. Our Economic Development team represented Boston Harley Davidson, one of the nation’s leading Harley Davidson dealerships, in bringing a $14 million flagship dealership to the Boston area. The property straddled the border of two cities, and the project required a comprehensive rezoning strategy involving both municipalities. This challenging dual-track rezoning included ordinance amendments and various special permits
Significant Casino Development Project. Our Real Estate Development team’s zoning expertise and on-the-ground capabilities achieved multifaceted rezoning of the historic Suffolk Downs racetrack necessary for the construction of a destination resort casino valued at over $1 Billion. Working in coordination with engineers, architects and consults, our team handled all aspects of the rezoning process, from petition and public presentations, to
229-Unit Beachfront Residential Project. Our Real Estate Development team was retained to provide comprehensive analysis and guidance of the zoning controls affecting a 229-unit beachfront development. The team provided strategic guidance to our client on the complexities of the locale and the interplay between state regulations, statutory controls, and local zoning. Our team was further utilized to consult and advise
Administrative Appeal after Building Inspector Refuses to Enforce Special Permit Conditions Imposed on Neighbor. Our Real Estate Development team won a decision issued by the Town of Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals after an administrative appeal. On behalf of our client, we requested that the Town’s Building Inspector enforce certain Special Permit conditions previously imposed by the Board of Appeals
Real Estate Market Heating Up Boston Globe (View article source) As Everett voters prepare to have their say on a $1.2 billion casino proposal for their city’s riverfront on Saturday, homebuyers and developers aren’t waiting to see what hand they’re dealt. Observers report brisk action in residential and commercial real estate markets in Everett, Revere, and nearby communities. Many hope
Federal Civil Rights case against Town dismissed before trial. Our litigators obtained pre-trial dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Town of Norfolk and its code inspectors. A real estate developer brought a lawsuit alleging that the Town’s inspectors engaged in retaliatory code enforcement in retaliation for his complaints about their conduct and decisions on development projects. In
Court Overturns Town’s Attempt to Stop Development. When the Town of Oak Bluffs stopped our client’s development of two adjoining parcels of land, our Real Estate Development team brought suit in Dukes County Superior Court. Our team quickly filed a summary judgment motion and the court ruled against the Town. In upholding the property owner’s rights to construct, the court
Approve It – Eurovest Deserves Zoning Change. Revere Journal – ( View article source) Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio’s request for a zoning change for his client Eurovest should be approved. Eurovest is the investment and development group putting together the Ocean Avenue development which begins shortly with the construction of a multi-million dollar car parking garage at Wonderland Station. D’Ambrosio’s effort
Our Economic Development team is guiding a new transit-oriented residential development within a short walk of Revere Beach and the MBTA. The newly constructed apartment project is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026. The development will create over 50 new rental units for families across the income spectrum. How Can We Help? Your team of lawyers at D’Ambrosio
Multi-Unit Residential Development Goes Forward. Our Real Estate Development team won a Land Court trial for our client, a real estate developer, and then won the resulting appeal with a decision from the Massachusetts Appeals Court The plaintiff brought suit against our client, challenging the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals’ issuance of a special permit for the construction of a multi-unit
Peabody Business Defeats Construction Claims. Our Real Estate Development team obtained a summary judgment decision in favor of the former owners of a Peabody frozen yogurt establishment in a lawsuit brought by a construction company. The construction company filed a multi-count lawsuit alleging that the owners were responsible for a six figure bill related to a build-out at the shop.
Trial Win for Developer, Allowing Multi-Unit Residential Building. Our Real Estate Development team won a verdict on behalf of our client following trial in the Massachusetts Land Court. The plaintiff named our developer client in a lawsuit challenging the Somerville Zoning Board of Appeals’ issuance of a special permit for the construction of multi-unit residential building. The plaintiff claimed that
Novo Nordisk Retains D’Ambrosio for Planned Expansion into Massachusetts. Our team provided comprehensive legal counsel to international pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk in its Massachusetts expansion. This cross-disciplinary project spanned state and local financial incentives and grants, real estate development, wetlands and permitting, zoning, and utilities. Our team drew on deep knowledge and experience in meetings with state and local officials
Complex Development Project. Our Economic Development team represented Boston Harley Davidson, one of the nation’s leading Harley Davidson dealerships, in bringing a $14 million flagship dealership to the Boston area. The property straddled the border of two cities, and the project required a comprehensive rezoning strategy involving both municipalities. This challenging dual-track rezoning included ordinance amendments and various special permits
Significant Casino Development Project. Our Real Estate Development team’s zoning expertise and on-the-ground capabilities achieved multifaceted rezoning of the historic Suffolk Downs racetrack necessary for the construction of a destination resort casino valued at over $1 Billion. Working in coordination with engineers, architects and consults, our team handled all aspects of the rezoning process, from petition and public presentations, to
229-Unit Beachfront Residential Project. Our Real Estate Development team was retained to provide comprehensive analysis and guidance of the zoning controls affecting a 229-unit beachfront development. The team provided strategic guidance to our client on the complexities of the locale and the interplay between state regulations, statutory controls, and local zoning. Our team was further utilized to consult and advise
Administrative Appeal after Building Inspector Refuses to Enforce Special Permit Conditions Imposed on Neighbor. Our Real Estate Development team won a decision issued by the Town of Tisbury Zoning Board of Appeals after an administrative appeal. On behalf of our client, we requested that the Town’s Building Inspector enforce certain Special Permit conditions previously imposed by the Board of Appeals
Real Estate Market Heating Up Boston Globe (View article source) As Everett voters prepare to have their say on a $1.2 billion casino proposal for their city’s riverfront on Saturday, homebuyers and developers aren’t waiting to see what hand they’re dealt. Observers report brisk action in residential and commercial real estate markets in Everett, Revere, and nearby communities. Many hope
Federal Civil Rights case against Town dismissed before trial. Our litigators obtained pre-trial dismissal of a federal civil rights lawsuit against the Town of Norfolk and its code inspectors. A real estate developer brought a lawsuit alleging that the Town’s inspectors engaged in retaliatory code enforcement in retaliation for his complaints about their conduct and decisions on development projects. In
Court Overturns Town’s Attempt to Stop Development. When the Town of Oak Bluffs stopped our client’s development of two adjoining parcels of land, our Real Estate Development team brought suit in Dukes County Superior Court. Our team quickly filed a summary judgment motion and the court ruled against the Town. In upholding the property owner’s rights to construct, the court
Approve It – Eurovest Deserves Zoning Change. Revere Journal – ( View article source) Attorney Gerry D’Ambrosio’s request for a zoning change for his client Eurovest should be approved. Eurovest is the investment and development group putting together the Ocean Avenue development which begins shortly with the construction of a multi-million dollar car parking garage at Wonderland Station. D’Ambrosio’s effort