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2012 LEGAL DIRECTORY
Law Offices of Richard Palumbo, LLC
• Condo Fee Collections & Lien Foreclosures No charge to the association* • FHA Approval Packages Low Flat Rates! • Reduced Hourly General Counsel Rates Call us for an hourly quote. • Condo Document Drafting and Revisions
Lederberg & Blackman LLP
Serving Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, Lederberg & Blackman LLP focuses on condominium law and real estate litigation, as well as general business litigation and complex title disputes. L&B counsels large and small condominium associations, real estate developers, property managers, and individual unit owners, and has substantial experience with developer and phased development rights litigation, construction defects, transfer and corporate governance issues, fiduciary responsibilities, lien and rules enforcement, distressed condominium projects, and intra-associational dispute resolution. L&B provides prompt and personalized representation at affordable hourly rates.
Richard Palumbo
535 Atwood Ave., Suite 4, Cranston, RI 02920 401-490-0994 rpalumbo@richardpalumbolaw.com www.richardpalumbolaw.com *Some restrictions may apply
Charles D. Blackman 49 Weybosset Street, 2d Fl. Providence, RI 02903 401-437-6900 cblackman@lb-legal.com www.lederbergblackman.com
Lisman Leckerling, P.C.
A Full Service Law Firm
Our practice includes representation of community associations, including large and smaller associations; primary home, recreational and resort communities; and timeshare regimes. We also represent developers, managers and lenders. • Drafting and revising governing documents • Dealing with developer-related matters (including mediation, arbitration, and litigation) • Addressing the general and specific problems of association governance and management • Relations with members
Carl H. Lisman, Esq. 84 Pine Street, 5th Floor PO Box 728 Burlington, VT 05401 802-864-5756 Fax: 802-864-3629 clisman@lisman.com • www.lisman.com
Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C.
Marcus, Errico, Emmer & Brooks P.C. is the preeminent firm in New England concentrating in condominium law. The firm consists of 34 attorneys and represents more than 3,500 condominiums, cooperatives and homeowner associations and numerous apartment owners. Its principals are among the leaders in the industry, being past presidents of the New England Chapter of CAI, past chairmen of the chapter’s Attorneys’ Committee, and past and present members of numerous CAI National committees, task forces, faculties and the board of trustees.
Carl H. Lisman
45 Braintree Hill Office Park, Ste. 107 • Braintree, MA 02184 781-843-5000 • Worcester, MA 508-791-2120 • Rhode Island 401-351-2221 • New Hampshire 603-891-2006 law@meeb.com www.meeb.com
Merrill & McGeary
For 30 years, as counsel to over 300 condominium associations in the Boston area and its immediate suburbs within Route 495, we are experienced in all facets of community association law. Our practice includes representation of condominium, cooperative and homeowner association boards; condominium document review and interpretation; master deed, trust and by-law, rule and regulation amendments; enforcement of condominium documents; collection of unpaid common charges, special assessments, and unit foreclosures; AIA and vendor contracts; management agreements; litigation (plaintiff and defendant), including construction defects, real estate-related claims, contracts, and insurance defense; MCAD, civil rights, Fair Housing claims, and DEP matters. We pride ourselves on prompt, reliable service at reasonable rates.
Michael W. Merrill 100 State Street, #200 Boston, MA 02109 617-523-1760 • Fax: 617-523-4893 mmerrill@merrillmcgeary.com www.merrillmcgeary.com
MPD Law, LLC
McCullough Stievater and Polvere, LLP had been serving the Massachusetts Condominium Community since 1972. It is now MPD Law, LLC. While the name has changed, attorneys, staff, and their extensive knowledge remain the same. The firm maintains a substantial practice in the condominium area, primarily advising and representing associations in all matters from collections to document amendment and complex litigation. Related areas of expertise include landlord-tenant, cooperatives, and general real estate law. Headed by Daniel M. Polvere, the firm’s condominium/property management department has a breadth of coverage that permits responsive and experienced representation.
121 Main Street Charlestown, MA 02129 617-241-8332 Fax: 617-241-9401 mpd@mpd-law.com www.mpd-law.com
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From the CED’s Desk
Editorial Board
CAI News
CAI Regional News
Asked & Answered
Homeowner’s Corner
Management
Legal
Recognizing Community Leaders
Vendor Spotlight
Maintenance
Finance
Legislative Update
2012 CAI-NE Legal Directory
Advertisers Index
Classified Service Directory
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