Calabrese Law Associates understands the serious effects litigation can have on people and their businesses. Our firm is committed to avoiding litigation, wherever possible. However, when litigation becomes inevitable we work quickly and tirelessly to reduce risk and your exposure. Our litigation strategies are designed to preserve the effective flow of your daily personal and business activities, in addition to protecting your long-term interests.
Comprehensive real estate transaction experience from both sides of the table gives us a clear perspective on the opportunities and risks involved in any given sale or purchase. This industry experience allows our firm to consistently produce excellent work in an efficient, practical and skilled manner. At all times, we remain mindful of the client’s end goal and do not let unnecessary details delay the process. The real estate lawyers at Calabrese Law Associates focus on the relevant issues so that our clients close quickly and successfully. Advising clients through the purchase and sale process for commercial and residential property is the core of our practice.
Calabrese Law Associates handles the full range of construction-related disputes, from breach of contract claims arising out of construction defects, material failures, and project delays. We represents a broad spectrum of parties in the construction industry, including owners, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, lenders, construction managers, architects, engineers, developers, and others doing business in the construction industry.
Government regulation at all levels has a profound impact on property owners, land developers, construction projects and business operations. Regulatory and enforcement actions by agencies such as local housing authorities, planning boards, the EPA, IRS, the CFPB, and countless other local, state, and federal agencies can impose substantial costs, prevent business opportunities, and on occasion bar construction or land development projects entirely. The legal constraints on government action do not rely solely on the particular agency in question, but also on general principles of administrative law, such as what constitutes an overbroad delegation of power to an agency; was the agency action "arbitrary and capricious"; is notice and a hearing (due process) required; is judicial review available; does the appealing party have standing; is the matter ripe and if so, how will the application of “Chevron” deference likely effect the outcome on appeal. The lawyers at Calabrese Law Associate thoroughly understand the legal principles governing administrative agencies which is critical to a successful challenge to an adverse agency decision or the successful defense of a favorable agency decision. The Calabrese Law Associates Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice is comprised of lawyers who regularly represent real estate and construction industry clients, in both litigation and transactional situations. In addition to possessing the knowledge, as described above, a number of our lawyers have worked closely with state legislators in Massachusetts as legislative aids and staff members. This familiarity with the legislative process and the scope of administrative authority, together with our litigation department expertise, is often decisive.
At Calabrese Law Associates we help clients resolve the real estate and construction-related disputes they face on a daily basis. Litigation can arise at any phase of a construction project or real estate transaction — from acquisition to financing, construction, development, leasing, and management. Our attorneys possess the knowledge and experience to advise clients on risks, resolutions that can avoid costly litigation, and, when necessary we aggressively pursue our clients' interests in both state and federal courts. Although our practice is regional in scope, we focus on being part of the communities we serve, and on being involved in the local and regional construction and real estate industry. Because of this structure, we are able to offer services that reflect the efficiencies and knowledge of a law firm participating in a variety of markets while providing the personalized services of a smaller firm. Calabrese Law Associates has successfully represented a broad spectrum of clients, including small to medium size construction companies, condominium associations, condominium unit owners, realty trusts and trustees, real estate developers and investors, architects and global architecture firms.
When appealing a court’s decision or interlocutory order, it’s important to have a firm in your corner that has the ability to produce winning results in a cost-effective manner. At Calabrese Law Associates, our appellate lawyers work closely with every client and their trial counsel to formulate a successful appellate strategy. Our hands-on approach to appellate practice results in a carefully honed argument that is targeted, logical, and applicable to the issues on appeal. Our lawyers conduct a thoughtful and thorough analysis of the relevant legal issues and provide clients with a realistic assessment of their position, whether as appellants or appellees. The appellate practice at Calabrese Law Associates extends across all areas of our practices and industries, including, complex civil litigation, administrative law and regulatory cases, construction, real estate, and condominium litigation as well as landlord tenant matters.