Residential Real Estate
We assist individuals seeking to purchase a new home or sell their existing home. We also work with clients in the purchase and sale of vacation homes on Cape Cod and the Islands. It is often difficult to navigate through the details of a transaction from the offer to the closing. There are many requirements involved in the process of buying or selling a home. We work with our clients to manage the details of a successful transaction and we advise at all stages of the process. We help our clients understand and manage risk and identify solutions that give them comfort and protection. Avoid foreseeable mistakes and hire seasoned professionals with experience and knowledge to advise you and help you get through a smooth real estate transaction.
Residential Real Estate
We assist individuals seeking to purchase a new home or sell their existing home. We also work with clients in the purchase and sale of vacation homes on Cape Cod and the Islands. It is often difficult to navigate through the details of a transaction from the offer to the closing. There are many requirements involved in the process of buying or selling a home. We work with our clients to manage the details of a successful transaction and we advise at all stages of the process. We help our clients understand and manage risk and identify solutions that give them comfort and protection. Avoid foreseeable mistakes and hire seasoned professionals with experience and knowledge to advise you and help you get through a smooth real estate transaction.
Commercial Real Estate
We represent individuals and businesses in the acquisition or sale of commercial real estate holdings. We have vast experience in commercial office, retail, warehouse and multifamily commercial investment properties. There are many facets to the process of commercial real estate acquisition and we prepare and advise on title matters, and work with our clients and their advisors in the due diligence process. We also work with tax advisors to build efficiencies in acquisition and sale. We also advise clients in meeting commercial lender requirements. Whether you are involved in a large or small acquisition, a multi layered deal with many parties, or the sale of your small business, our attorneys establish a common sense strategy and work with all parties to timely achieve consistent results. Our goal is to make the day of closing as predictable and stress free as possible. Once you close with us, you will not trust another firm to represent your interests.
Commercial Real Estate
We represent individuals and businesses in the acquisition or sale of commercial real estate holdings. We have vast experience in commercial office, retail, warehouse and multifamily commercial investment properties. There are many facets to the process of commercial real estate acquisition and we prepare and advise on title matters, and work with our clients and their advisors in the due diligence process. We also work with tax advisors to build efficiencies in acquisition and sale. We also advise clients in meeting commercial lender requirements. Whether you are involved in a large or small acquisition, a multi layered deal with many parties, or the sale of your small business, our attorneys establish a common sense strategy and work with all parties to timely achieve consistent results. Our goal is to make the day of closing as predictable and stress free as possible. Once you close with us, you will not trust another firm to represent your interests.
Planning for the future of your family is one of the most important tasks that you can do now. Good planning will ensure the protection of your assets as well as the smooth transition of your property to the next generation.
We provide planning solutions that you can do during your lifetime. We also can provide planning solutions that become effective upon your demise. We can assist you with Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies, Last Will and Testaments, Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, lifetime gifting solutions, uniform gift to minors, college educational planning and asset protection in light of long term care needs.
Call us to begin the planning process. Many people put it off until an emergency situation arises. Do not let that happen to you!
In their retirement years, our clients' needs often require strategies on how to preserve what they have accumulated. Professional guidance is most important in light of potential long term care planning scenarios. We provide advice to our clients for long term care planning including solutions to funding long term care needs. Additionally, we advise on medicaid planning and eligibility requirements for government benefits. We work with clients and their families to insure that plans are made and implemented with a full understanding of potential long term care needs.
With over 60 years of government relations experience in Massachusetts at the state and local level, our firm is poised to monitor, protect and advocate for your company’s business interests. Legislation can affect your business in unintended ways and it is important to have an advocate so that decision makers in the legislative and regulatory arenas know your interests. We believe in constant, steady engagement with government officials throughout the process of law making with information designed to educate. We build relationships based upon trust and credibility in furtherance of our advocacy. Our professional reputation has made us the first choice of large and small businesses alike. Our ability to deliver effective, timely, and quality representation makes our firm particularly unique to the industry. By delivering individualized service, our firm’s approach sets us apart from other government relations firms.
Trial Advocacy/General Litigation
We listen to our clients and learn about the facts of the matter from their perspective. After internal analysis on the merits of a particular matter, we can then agree to represent clients who have definite and identifiable legal issues. Before entering into any litigation, we actually try to find solutions to problems by exhausting all possible remedies in lieu of litigation which can be costly and protracted. We have the experience and reputation to provide zealous advocacy to protect your interests.
We have advocated in:
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- Massachusetts Court of Appeals
United State District Court
- Massachusetts Superior Court (Civil and Criminal)
- Massachusetts District Courts (Civil and Criminal)
- Massachusetts Land Court
- Massachusetts Small Claims Court
- The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA)
- Clerk Magistrate’s Hearings
- Public Town Municipal Hearings including Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission petitions
Trial Advocacy/General Litigation
We listen to our clients and learn about the facts of the matter from their perspective. After internal analysis on the merits of a particular matter, we can then agree to represent clients who have definite and identifiable legal issues. Before entering into any litigation, we actually try to find solutions to problems by exhausting all possible remedies in lieu of litigation which can be costly and protracted. We have the experience and reputation to provide zealous advocacy to protect your interests.
We have advocated in:
- Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
- Massachusetts Court of Appeals
United State District Court
- Massachusetts Superior Court (Civil and Criminal)
- Massachusetts District Courts (Civil and Criminal)
- Massachusetts Land Court
- Massachusetts Small Claims Court
- The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Division of Administrative Law Appeals (DALA)
- Clerk Magistrate’s Hearings
- Public Town Municipal Hearings including Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission petitions
Small Business Formation and Consulting Services
Starting up a business is no easy task. Many obstacles may stand in your way, but with a good vision, sound business plan, flexible strategy, and appropriate legal advice, your new business will have the fundamental elements to ensure future growth. Let us guide you in the process and look upon us as trusted partners. You will find that our time and individual attention will be of great benefit in your pathway to success.
Small Business Formation and Consulting Services
Starting up a business is no easy task. Many obstacles may stand in your way, but with a good vision, sound business plan, flexible strategy, and appropriate legal advice, your new business will have the fundamental elements to ensure future growth. Let us guide you in the process and look upon us as trusted partners. You will find that our time and individual attention will be of great benefit in your pathway to success.
Motor Vehicle Offenses (Impairment and Endangerment)
If you have been charged with a motor vehicle offense that carries civil or criminal penalties, we can help you resolve your problem. Attorney Michael J. Spillane is a former prosecutor and has had extensive courtroom experience in the successful defense of motor vehicle crimes involving impaired operation and endangerment. We recognize that you have much to lose if you are ever in such a situation and you will need to seek the best professional and skilled attorney with plenty of experience before a Judge and a Jury. Call us today to help prepare your defense.
- Car accidents
- Truck accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Permanent Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Premise liability
- Insurance claims
- Product liability
If you are reading this, you winced at seeing the picture of two cars crashing in a test environment. The violence of the injury to your body must be communicated effectively to an insurance carrier. With our proven experience as trial attorneys we can tell your story. We have the knowledge, reputation, skill, and experience to help achieve the best possible outcome for you. We find fulfillment in being your voice.
- Car to Car accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Permanent Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Truck accidents
- Actions involving Big Retail stores and/or manufacturers
- Premise liability
- Insurance claims
- Product liability
- Slip and Fall injuries
- Dog Bites
If you are reading this, you winced at seeing the embedded video of two cars crashing in a test environment. If the insurance company fails to respect your damages, the violence of the injury to your body must be told. With our proven experience as trial attorneys our specialty is conveying your story effectively. We have the knowledge, reputation, skill, and experience to help you achieve your goals to give you the best possible outcome that is acceptable to you.
When you call us, we understand that your life will have been changed forever. We take our service to you very seriously and find fulfillment in being your voice.
We represent banks and institutional lenders in both residential and commercial transactions with legal services designed to mitigate lending risk and to protect lender interests, while tailored to meet lender needs in a changing state and federal regulatory environment.
Mediation
Michael J. Spillane, Esq. is a certified practicing mediator. Our firm has led many successfully mediated civil matters and we have established credibility through a process of impartiality. Parties with adverse interests voluntarily adopt mediation as a possible solution and they often find that it is a cost effective alternative to litigation. The leadership of an experienced mediator can produce real results that are acceptable to both parties in a dispute while preserving confidentiality and common sense. Please consider our mediation services as a solution.
Effective communication requires:
- listening
- reducing your goal to writing
- analysis of your plan in relation to the law
- organization of effective strategy
- succinct presentation
Whether it be professional advocacy to your local ZBA or to a Commonwealth agency, your petition or appeal will be empowered with this law firm’s strong reputation and experience.
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