Get insight into the permitting and development of small and medium-sized projects presented in a case study format. Understand the roles and responsibilities of different players in the project, including zoning counsel, developer’s counsel, title counsel, and lender’s counsel. The panelists explain the stages of a development project, and share valuable lessons learned from the trenches to help you avoid traps for the unwary. Develop and hone your skill set.
Course Content
9:30 - 9:50 amDeveloper's Counsel
Setting the stage for development with your clientClient IntakeDetermining the legal needs of developmentAssembling the legal team
Darly G. David, Esq.,
Lawson & Weitzen LLP, Boston
9:50 - 10:10 am
Permitting and Zoning
Statutory Development of Massachusetts Zoning LawSpecial Permits and VariancesProcedures for Obtaining Variances
Timothy A.M. Fraser, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
10:10 - 10:30 am
Title Counsel
The Roles of title counsel TitleGeneral title issuesRegistered landDocument review and recording Title insurance
Carrie B. Rainen, Esq.,
Rainen Law Office, PC, North Andover
10:30 - 10:50 am
Lender's Counsel
DiligenceConveyance documents Financing documentsClosing mechanics
Kurt S. Stiegel, Esq.,
Robinson+ Cole LLP, Boston
10:50 - 11:00 am
Break
11:00 - 11:40 am
Case Study
Panel
Please Note
This webcast is 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.
Speakers
ChairCarrie B. Rainen, Esq.,
Rainen Law Office, PC, North Andover
Faculty
Darly G. David, Esq.,
Lawson & Weitzen LLP, Boston
Timothy A.M. Fraser, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Kurt S. Stiegel, Esq.,
Robinson+ Cole LLP, Boston
