A Wide Range of Real Estate Transactions for Cape Ann

Cape Ann Law is equipped to handle any real estate transaction, from reviewing a simple Purchase and Sale Agreement to structuring a complex development project. Our attorneys excel in both residential and commercial real estate, including development, financing, leasing, and construction law. Financial institutions, investors, developers, owners, buyers, sellers and public entities find sound direction from our counsel. In property dispute matters, we are skilled mediators who uses a number of conflict resolution tools to settle disputes. Our goal is to get to “yes”, to work out disputes in a civil manner while avoiding costly litigation.

Cape Ann Law’s attorneys have substantial experience and expertise in representing both private and institutional clients in sophisticated real estate transactions. We have been involved in the development of real estate from simple land acquisition through permitting, financing, title, construction, operation, and sale throughout Cape Ann and the greater North Shore. We are thoroughly versed in both residential and commercial Essex County zoning and our office has many years of experience working with local and county officials.

We regularly represent clients in connection with the development and construction of retail, office, and single-family residential projects.   Additionally, our practice is adept at identifying and solving complex title issues and arranging for title insurance coverage. We can assist in the placement, evaluation, and closing of real estate and asset-based financing, including the purchase of loan portfolios and loan restructuring. Our office is experienced in subdivision, zoning, environmental, and conservation-related compliance.

We advise on zoning issues, subdivision, environmental reviews, drafting of legislation, ordinances and legal opinions as well as public and private dispositions needing title review and certification, conveyancing, regulatory compliance, permit and licensing processes, easements, land use restrictions and property management advice. Our specialties include strategic planning, dispute resolution, foreclosures, sale-leasebacks, eminent domain, air rights, parcel assemblage. Our goal is to offer clients practical, creative, time-sensitive, and cost-effective solutions to their real estate needs.

We advise contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, architects and engineers dealing with contract documentation, public and private bidding, joint venture relationships, and construction dispute resolution.

Cape Ann Law is well known for effective representation of clients before zoning and planning boards, conservation commissions, Land Court and other administrative agencies and for assisting property owners in the complex environment of federal, state, and local land use regulations. We advise on environmental issues including waste management and land use issues in federal, state and local wetlands and waterways including matters involving both Federal and Massachusetts Environmental Policy Acts.