Timothy Twardowski

Timothy C. Twardowski

Partner

Timothy C. Twardowski

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Timothy Twardowski focuses his practice on land use policy, development permitting, and real estate. He is a member of the firm's Land Use and Real Estate + Development Groups.

    Development Permitting

    Tim regularly assists property owners and developers in analyzing and obtaining requisite land use and development approvals from local governments. He has appeared in front of local Planning Boards and Zoning Boards of Appeal throughout eastern Massachusetts and in Rhode Island.

    He represents a national wireless communications provider in permitting matters, and has assisted the client in securing approvals for the installation or modification of wireless telecommunications facilities in dozens of Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities.

    Land Use Policy and Legislation

    Tim advises a national real estate trade association on state and local land use and real estate-related initiatives and trends across the country. He has prepared analyses of more than 200 state and local legislative proposals nationwide, including land use development codes, impact fees, inclusionary housing, eminent domain, and short-term rental restrictions.

    He also has prepared industry-sponsored legislation on real estate issues, including private transfer fees, eminent domain, homeowner associations, adequate water supply, and tenant opportunity to purchase property. He was part of a team that prepared real estate industry sponsored bills to amend the Massachusetts Zoning Act.

    Prior to joining the firm, Tim was the assistant city attorney for Park City, Utah, where he regularly advised the city's Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Historic Preservation Board, and Community Development Department.

    Tim is active in the community. He has served on the Town of Franklin Master Plan Committee and Public Land Use Committee, and is a former member of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals. He has helped lead firm efforts to assist Greater Boston Legal Services, which provides free legal services in civil matters to disadvantaged residents.

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

      • Represents a national wireless communications provider in permitting matters and has successfully assisted the client in securing the requisite approvals for the installation or modification of wireless telecommunications facilities in dozens of Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. 

      • Advised the Town of West Warwick, Rhode Island in establishing a redevelopment agency, designating a redevelopment area, and developing a redevelopment plan.

      • Assisted property owner in obtaining zoning and environmental permits for the renovation of an historic oceanfront property in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

      • Represented property owner in obtaining a special permit for the alteration and restoration of a nonconforming single-family home in the Beverly Farms neighborhood in Beverly, Massachusetts.

      • Successfully represented property owner in application for special permits to alter a nonconforming structure and to convert an existing single-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

      • Represented the manufacturer of aggregate-based construction materials in the United States and United Kingdom, in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreement and all other sale documentation for 74,000 square feet of property in Worcester, Massachusetts, to CSX Transportation, Inc. Concurrently with that negotiation, handled client’s defense and all responses to eminent domain proceedings initiated by CSX through Department of Public Utilities to ensure that property acquisitions for new depot facility in Worcester would occur in a timely manner. Also represented property owner with drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreement and all other sale documentation for 50,000 square feet of land in Saugus, Massachusetts, to Melrose Storage Facility. In addition, handled defense of zoning enforcement action for temporary storage uses during pendency of sale.

      • Obtained all approvals on behalf of client, a subdivision developer, and successfully defended approved subdivision before Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and before Land Court, in an abutter appeal on title issues concerning implied easement for subdivision access road.

      • Assists with representation of the National Association of Realtors® as national land use development/real estate consultant in preparation of analyses of proposed state and local land use and real estate-related legislation and regulations affecting the real estate industry. Assists with preparation of client-sponsored state legislation on real estate-related issues, such as private transfer fees, eminent domain, and historic preservation, leading to the adoption of legislation in more than 30 states.

    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Massachusetts Bar Association
      Real Estate Law Section Council (2010 - Present)

      Boston Bar Association
      Member
      Former Co-Chair, Land Use & Development Committee

      Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts
      Land Use and Zoning Law Committee
      Legislation Committee

      Rhode Island Bar Association
      Member
      Rhode Island Bar Journal, Editorial Board (2010 - 2013)

      Greater Boston Real Estate Board
      Member, Governmental Affairs Committee
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Recognized by Boston magazine as a Top Lawyer in 2022 and 2021. 

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law for 2023 and 2024 and in the area of Real Estate Law for 2024.

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Town of Franklin, Public Land Use Committee
      Chair (2009 - 2013)

      Town of Franklin, Zoning Board of Appeals
      Former Member

      Town of Franklin, Master Plan Committee
      Former Member
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings - 2022 Supplement," The original chapter was first published in June 2017 in A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island (August 2022)
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        • Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings - 2022 Supplement

        "Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings - 2022 Supplement," authored by Timothy C. Twardowski, The original chapter was first published in June 2017 in A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island (August 2022)

        The 11-chapter book, first published in June 2017 by MCLE New England and augmented with a 2022 Supplement, was penned by 14 Rhode Island-based lawyers. The book serves as a practical guide to the complex challenges of land use law in Rhode Island for state practitioners. It covers topics such as comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision review, eminent domain, First Amendment protection, and environmental regulation, including coastal zone provisions affecting land use.


      "Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings," published in A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island (June 2017)
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        • Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings

        "Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings," authored by Timothy C. Twardowski, published in A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island (June 2017)

        Timothy Twardowski, a member of the firm’s Land Use and Real Estate and Development Groups, authored the chapter called “Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings” in the book, A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island. The 11-chapter book, penned by 14 Rhode Island-based lawyers and published by MCLE New England, is designed to serve as a practical guide to the complex challenges of land use law in Rhode Island for state practitioners. It covers topics like comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision review, eminent domain, First Amendment protection, and environmental regulation, including coastal zone provisions affecting land use.


      "Energy Benchmarking Ordinances: Coping with the New Mandate on Retail Owners and Tenants," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored with Brian W. Blaesser (Spring 2015)
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        • Energy Benchmarking Ordinances: Coping with the New Mandate on Retail Owners and Tenants

        "Energy Benchmarking Ordinances: Coping with the New Mandate on Retail Owners and Tenants," published in Retail Law Strategist, co-authored by Brian W. Blaesser and Timothy C. Twardowski (Spring 2015)

        The article discusses the underlying rationale for building energy benchmarking and the competing perspectives of proponents and opponents of government-mandated energy benchmarking programs. It also discusses several common elements of energy benchmarking ordinances and offers practical tips for retail owners and tenants when their local government is contemplating adopting an energy benchmarking ordinance. Mr. Blaesser is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP B+C).

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      "Chapter 40B cases address the regional need for affordable housing standard," published in Massachusetts Lawyers Journal (March 2013)
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        • Chapter 40B cases address the regional need for affordable housing standard

        "Chapter 40B cases address the regional need for affordable housing standard," published in Massachusetts Lawyers Journal, authored by Timothy C. Twardowski (March 2013)

        Read the MassBar Association article in its Section Review


      "Trusts," co-author, 2008 supplement, published in MCLE Real Estate Title Practice in Massachusetts (June 2008)

      "The Evolving Landscape of Easement Relocation after M.P.M. Builders," co-authored with E. Christopher Kehoe (vol. 9, no. 2, 2007)

      "Building an Addition onto Your House? Know about 'Variances'," published in Exhibit A, co-authored with E. Christopher Kehoe (5/2007)

      "Retail Space for Lease? Chain Stores Need Not Apply," parts 1 and 2, co-authored with Brian W. Blaesser (12/2006 & 1/2007), published in Retail Law Strategist (12/15/2006)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Planning & Zoning for REALTORS® and Staff," co-presented with Michael S. Giaimo, at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® (11/11/2021)
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        • Planning & Zoning for REALTORS® and Staff

        "Planning & Zoning for REALTORS® and Staff," co-presented by Michael S. Giaimo and Timothy C. Twardowski, at the 2021 REALTORS® Conference & Expo, hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® (11/11/2021)

        Focused on comprehensive land use planning and zoning concepts, constraints on zoning authority, as well as tips for effective advocacy


      "From Vacant to Vibrant," at the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®. (11/2/2020)
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        • From Vacant to Vibrant

        "From Vacant to Vibrant," presented by Timothy C. Twardowski, at the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo hosted by the National Association of REALTORS®. (11/2/2020)

        Real Estate + Development and Land Use Groups member, Tim Twardowski, took part in the Urban Roundtable panel discussion "From Vacant to Vibrant" at the 2020 REALTORS® Conference & Expo hosted by the National Association of REALTORS® on November 2, 2020. Tim provided an overview of the common components of local vacant building ordinances, including target properties, registration requirements, and property action plans. He also addressed potential areas of concern for affected property owners and REALTORS®, including over-inclusiveness and inequitable registration fees. Joining Tim on the Urban Roundtable panel were Dr. Akilah Watkins-Butler, President and CEO of the Center for Community Progress, and Ron Nirenberg, Mayor of San Antonio, Texas. 


      "Short-term Rental Regulation in Boston – Lessons Learned from the First Year," presented as the first program in the 2020 "From Soil to Solar: Land Law Development Forum" (2/27/2020)
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        • Short-term Rental Regulation in Boston – Lessons Learned from the First Year

        "Short-term Rental Regulation in Boston – Lessons Learned from the First Year," presented by Timothy C. Twardowski, presented as the first program in the 2020 "From Soil to Solar: Land Law Development Forum" (2/27/2020)

         Tim Twardowski presented the first 2020 “From Soil to Solar: Land Law Development Forums” on February 27, 2020 at the firm’s Boston office. The program - “Short-term Rental Regulation in Boston – Lessons Learned from the First Year” - provided an overview of Boston’s short-term rental ordinance, including a recap of the ordinance’s key provisions and a discussion of emerging issues and lessons learned during the first year.


      "Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers," co-presented with Matthew J. Lawlor, at the Boston Bar Association-hosted event. (11/18/2019)
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        • Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers

        "Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers," co-presented by Matthew J. Lawlor and Timothy C. Twardowski, at the Boston Bar Association-hosted event. (11/18/2019)

        The Boston Bar Association (BBA) hosted the program “Speed Networking with Real Estate Lawyers” at its Boston office on November 18, 2019. The event provided an opportunity for young lawyers and law students interested in real estate law to meet guest practitioners in small groups to learn about their career paths and legal opportunities available in Boston's real estate landscape.  Real Estate + Development Group member Alicia Selman, who was recently appointed Chair of the New Lawyers Liaison Committee for the Real Estate Section of the BBA, co--moderated the panel of speakers at the event. As guest speakers at the speed networking event, which rotated groups every 15 minutes, Real Estate + Development Group members Matt Lawlor and Tim Twardowski discussed their career paths and other relevant topics, including what they like most about their work, what they would like to have known about being a real estate attorney before they started, and any job search or career advice they might offer to younger associates or law students.


      "Zoning Due Diligence, Zoning Opinions & Use of Zoning Endorsements," addressed various perspectives of zoning and its due diligence at an open meeting of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association's Commercial Real Estate Finance Section in Boston (3/6/2019)

      "Navigating Boston Permitting," moderator for Boston Bar Association CLE seminar (2/7/2018)
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        • Navigating Boston Permitting

        "Navigating Boston Permitting," presented by Timothy C. Twardowski, moderator for Boston Bar Association CLE seminar (2/7/2018)

        Presented and hosted by the Real Estate Section of the Boston Bar Association, the program provided an overview of the history and structure of Boston zoning and offered insights for navigating the unique permitting processes of the City of Boston.


      "Lynnfield Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb," guest speaker on WBUR radio program, hosted by Deborah Becker (10/3/2016)
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        • Lynnfield Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb

        "Lynnfield Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb," presented by Timothy C. Twardowski, guest speaker on WBUR radio program, hosted by Deborah Becker (10/3/2016)

        The program focused on a proposal by the Town of Lynnfield's Board of Selectmen to ban short-term rentals (30 days or less) of homes in single-family zoning districts and short-term rental regulations generally. Mr. Twardowski commented that an outright ban goes beyond health and safety concerns. He also discussed regulatory approaches and trends that Robinson+Cole has identified in reviewing state and local short-term rental regulations in its capacity as national land use consultant for the National Association of Realtors®. WBUR is Boston's NPR station. Click here for an audio transcript of the program.   


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • December 13, 2022

        Boston Magazine Names Six R+C Lawyers as Top Lawyers 2022

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          Boston Magazine Names Six R+C Lawyers as Top Lawyers 2022

          Six Robinson+Cole lawyers—Kendra Berardi, Amanda Eckhoff, Michael Giaimo, Matthew Lawlor, Seth Orkand and Timothy Twardowski— were designated as Top Lawyers 2022 by Boston magazine. Now in its second year, the list was issued in the December 2022 edition of the magazine and included 1,211 best lawyers in the region, as chosen by their peers. The feature aims to serve readers as a valued resource for finding the best and most widely recognized lawyers in the Greater Boston area for their excellence in legal work. Lawyers were invited to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of law specialty categories. Learn more and view the list.

      • December 13, 2021

        Boston Magazine Names Seven R+C Lawyers as a Top Lawyer 2021

      • March 25, 2019

        Tim Twardowski Presents to Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association

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          Tim Twardowski Presents to Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Timothy C. Twardowski was a co-presenter on “Zoning Due Diligence, Zoning Opinions & Use of Zoning Endorsements” at an open meeting of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association’s (REBA) Commercial Real Estate Finance Section in Boston on March 6, 2019.  The panel focused on zoning due diligence from the perspective of the developer and the lender, different approaches to zoning opinion practice, and the use of zoning endorsements to satisfy lender requirements.  The panel also discussed the different types of zoning endorsements available and when they are typically required.  Tim’s presentation addressed the scope and content of zoning opinions, the certifications and other documents that authors commonly rely upon in preparing a zoning opinion, and included a discussion of common traps for the unwary that can arise when reviewing zoning due diligence. 

      • February 9, 2018

        Tim Twardowski Moderates CLE Program on Boston Permitting

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          Tim Twardowski Moderates CLE Program on Boston Permitting

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Timothy C. Twardowski moderated a CLE program on “Navigating Boston Permitting” on February 7, 2018. Presented and hosted by the Real Estate Section of the Boston Bar Association, the program provided an overview of the history and structure of Boston zoning and offered insights for navigating the unique permitting processes of the City of Boston.

      • June 23, 2017

        Two Robinson+Cole Lawyers Contribute to Rhode Island Land Use Book

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          Two Robinson+Cole Lawyers Contribute to Rhode Island Land Use Book

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Timothy Twardowski and George Watson each wrote a chapter for the recently released book, A Practical Guide to Land Use Law in Rhode Island. Twardowski, a member of the firm’s Land Use and Real Estate and Development Groups, authored a chapter called “Eminent Domain and Regulatory Takings,” while Watson, a member of the Environmental + Utilities Group, wrote, “Presenting a Case for Zoning Relief and Litigating a Zoning Case on Appeal.” The 11-chapter book, penned by 14 Rhode Island-based lawyers and published by MCLE New England, is designed to serve as a practical guide to the complex challenges of land use law in Rhode Island for state practitioners. It covers topics like comprehensive planning, zoning, subdivision review, eminent domain, First Amendment protection, and environmental regulation, including coastal zone provisions affecting land use.

      • October 14, 2016

        Tim Twardowski Speaks on Boston's NPR Station

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          Tim Twardowski Speaks on Boston's NPR Station

          Real Estate + Development Group lawyer Timothy C. Twardowski was a guest speaker on the WBUR radio program "Lynnfield Proposes New Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals Like Airbnb," hosted by Deborah Becker on October 3, 2016. The program focused on a proposal by the Town of Lynnfield's Board of Selectmen to ban short-term rentals (30 days or less) of homes in single-family zoning districts and short-term rental regulations generally. Mr. Twardowski commented that an outright ban goes beyond health and safety concerns. He also discussed regulatory approaches and trends that Robinson+Cole has identified in reviewing state and local short-term rental regulations in its capacity as national land use consultant for the National Association of Realtors®. Accompanying Mr. Twardowski and Ms. Becker on the program was Troy Flanagan, vice president of state and local government affairs at the American Hotel and Lodging Association. WBUR is Boston's NPR station. Click here for an audio transcript of the program.  

      • April 10, 2015

        Real Estate and Development Lawyers Co-Author Article on Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

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          Real Estate and Development Lawyers Co-Author Article on Energy Benchmarking Ordinances

          Real estate and development lawyers Brian W. Blaesser and Timothy C. Twardowski published an article in the Spring 2015 issue of the International Council of Shopping Centers publication Retail Law Strategist entitled "Energy Benchmarking Ordinances: Coping with the New Mandate on Retail Owners and Tenants." Their article discusses the underlying rationale for building energy benchmarking and the competing perspectives of proponents and opponents of government-mandated energy benchmarking programs. It also discusses several common elements of energy benchmarking ordinances and offers practical tips for retail owners and tenants when their local government is contemplating adopting an energy benchmarking ordinance. Mr. Blaesser is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP B+C). To read the article, please click here.

      • May 10, 2013

        Tim Twardowski Pens Article for Massachusetts Lawyers Journal

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          Tim Twardowski Pens Article for Massachusetts Lawyers Journal

          Land use lawyer Timothy C. Twardowski authored the article "Chapter 40B cases address the regional need for affordable housing standard," published in the March 2013 issue of the Massachusetts Lawyers Journal. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court made two decisions in January 2013 that interpreted the regional need for affordable housing standard. The Court ruled that the availability of unsubsidized, affordable market-rate housing cannot be considered in weighing local concerns against the regional need for low- and moderate-income housing. In addition, because the regions used to assess the regional need for affordable housing were drawn differently in each case, Mr. Twardowski emphasizes in his article the critical necessity for the term "region" to be defined in Massachusetts.
      • July 11, 2012

        Greater Boston Legal Services Honors Robinson & Cole Associates

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          Greater Boston Legal Services Honors Robinson & Cole Associates

          The associates in Robinson & Cole’s Boston office received a group award at an event on June 21, 2012, for 100 percent participation in the 2012 Greater Boston Legal Services Associates Drive. Land use associate Timothy C. Twardowski led the firm’s participation.

          The 2012 drive raised more than $315,000, which exceeded the amount raised in 2011. The drive enables Greater Boston Legal Services to retain four full time family law attorneys to provide legal service to low-income domestic violence survivors. Greater Boston Legal Services provides free legal assistance and representation on civil matters to hundreds of the neediest residents in Boston and 31 surrounding cities and towns.

      • December 2, 2010

        National Association of Realtors Honors LandLaw Partner and Firm

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          National Association of Realtors Honors LandLaw Partner and Firm

          LandLaw partner Brian W. Blaesser and Robinson & Cole were honored by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) at its national conference in November. Mr. Blaesser and his R&C team were recognized for their 12 years of work on behalf of NAR through programs developed to address issues important to Realtors® and the real estate industry. These programs include the Land Use Initiative, through which the team provides analyses of proposed state and local regulatory initiatives, the Customized State Legislation Program, through which the team prepares Realtor®-sponsored state legislation, the Smart Growth Quarterly e-Newsletter, which provides a 50-state update of pending smart growth-related legislation and initiatives at the state and local levels, and the Coordinating Realtor® Campaign, NAR’s national legislative campaign to address state real estate transfer taxes. The Robinson & Cole NAR team of attorneys and land use analysts is drawn from across the firm’s offices and includes Anne F. Campbell, Amanda S. Eckhoff, Michael Giaimo, Michele L. Maresca, Linnea C. McCaffrey, Gregory S. Sampson, Timothy C. Twardowski and George W. Watson III.

          While at the conference, Mr. Blaesser met with NAR’s leadership to discuss Robinson & Cole’s work for NAR and was asked to address the controversial issue of private transfer fees (PTFs), which are fees required to be paid to a private third party upon the sale or transfer of real property. They are typically imposed in the form of a covenant recorded against the property. NAR and the American Land Title Association (ALTA) have opposed PTFs on the ground that they constitute an unreasonable restraint on the transferability of real property. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) acted to prohibit issuance of FHA insurance on properties with PTFs in June 2010. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently proposed guidance that would instruct Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not to purchase mortgages secured by properties that are encumbered by private transfer fees.

      • March 5, 2010

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Coauthor Chapter in Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Book

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          Robinson & Cole Attorneys Coauthor Chapter in Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Book

          Real Estate attorney E. Christopher Kehoe and Land Use attorney Timothy C. Twardowski again coauthored the update of Chapter 7 “Trusts” in the book Real Estate Title Practice in Massachusetts, a publication of Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE). In this chapter, they provide an overview of trust real estate law in Massachusetts, including forms of trust, recording requirements, conveyances by and to trustees, rights and liabilities of trustees and beneficiaries, and termination of trusts. The book is slated for publication in March 2010.

      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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          78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

          78 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024. Of the 78 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 57 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law. Approximately, the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, five lawyers were named Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in the following offices, in the noted practice areas:

          Hartford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Trademark Law

          Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

          Theodore J. Tucci – Insurance Law

          Boston, MA – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law

          Stamford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Patricia D. Weitzman – Health Care Law and Litigation-Health Care

          A Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to one lawyer in each of various high-profile specialties in large legal communities. These particular lawyers received the highest ratings among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.

          The fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America was also released, which includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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          74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

          74 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2023. Of the 74 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 54 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law insurance law and construction litigation. Only the top 5.3 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 29th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, the following five lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Brian R. Smith in Land Use and Zoning Law, Christine E. Bromberg in Tax Law, James P. Ray in Litigation – Environmental, Joey Lee Miranda in Energy Regulatory Law, Norman H. Roos in Banking and Finance Law, Rachel V. Kushel in Employment Law – Management, Theodore J. Tucci in  Health Care Law and Virginia E. McGarrity – in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

          The third edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • December 11, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

      • December 11, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Elects Four New Partners and Promotes Six Counsel

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          Robinson & Cole Elects Four New Partners and Promotes Six Counsel

          Robinson & Cole is pleased to announce the election of four new partners and the promotion of six new counsel. The new partners are Matthew J. Lawlor, Brian D. Nichols, John E. O'Brien, Jr., and Todd R. Regan. The new counsel are Adam Anderson, Stephen O. Clancy, Dana M. Horton, Leigh K. Hughes, Benjamin C. Jensen, and Timothy C. Twardowski. The promotions are effective January 1, 2014.

          "I am thrilled to congratulate our new partners and counsel," said John B. Lynch, Jr., managing partner. "These accomplished lawyers, from varied practice areas in our major markets, all have demonstrated a deep knowledge of their respective legal fields and a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to our clients. Their promotions position the firm to strengthen our client relationships even further and continue to enhance the depth of our practices."
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    • Legal Updates/Newsletters

      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities" co-authored with Jessica D. Bardi, Michael S. Giaimo, Matthew J. Lawlor and Kurt S. Stiegel (2/2/2022)

      "Supreme Judicial Court: Short-Term Rentals Not Consistent with Single-Family Residential Zoning" co-authored with Kristen E. Spirou and Michael S. Giaimo (6/22/2021)

      "An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19" co-authored with Jessica D. Bardi, Michael S. Giaimo and Matthew J. Lawlor (4/13/20)