Client Spotlights ClientSpotlights
Congratulations  to our client, CEA Group!

Sherin and Lodgen represented CEA Group in the redevelopment of the former New Harbour Mall in Fall River, MA. The new development, SouthCoast Marketplace, is scheduled to open fall 2017 and will include over 25 tenants in 350,000 square feet. 

Sherin and Lodgen attorneys  Paula G. Curry and Bethany A. Bartlett  represented CEA Group in connection with the sale of a portion of the site and construction financing, which included New Markets Tax Credits.  

The project was featured as the  New England Real Estate Journal's project of the month. Read more  here .
Brigham and Women's Hospital Breaks Ground on Westwood Site

Sherin and Lodgen represented Brigham and Women's Hospital in connection with the negotiation of the acquisition of a 4.4 acre site and securing the permits from the Town of Westwood. The site will include an 80,000 square feet medical office building in University Station. Construction of phase one is scheduled to be completed in September 2018. 
The seller is a consortium of New England Development, National Development and Eastern Development.  

The Sherin and Lodgen team was led by Ronald W. Ruth, partner in the firm's real estate department and co-chair of the environmental group. 
Sherin and Lodgen represents Boston Community Loan Fund, Inc. in financing charter and renaissance schools    

Sherin and Lodgen continues to represent Boston Community Loan Fund (BCLF) in connection with permanent and construction loans for the development of charter and renaissance schools in Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and New Jersey. These loans often include United States Department of Education Credit Enhancement benefits from a grant administered by BCLF and Historic Tax Credit and New Markets Tax Credit components. In 2017, our representation has included loans for the Brooke Charter High School in Boston, MA, the Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy (SM) in Cumberland, Rhode Island and two Renaissance schools in Camden, NJ: KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy's Whittier project, and Mastery Schools' multi-campus project.

BCLF, one of Boston Community Capital's core businesses, has made loans totaling over $600 million to affordable housing developers and nonprofit organizations enhancing the lives of low income individuals and families. Their reach extends throughout New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and down the South-Eastern coast.
 
The Sherin and Lodgen team, led by Douglas M. Henry, includes Bethany A. Bartlett, Beth A. Goldstein and Jennifer L. Ioli.
Thought Leadership ThoughtLeadership

Whenever a buyer wa nts to acquire real estate, due diligence can make or break the deal.  For obvious reasons a buy er wants not to buy a "pig in a poke."  The buyer wants ample time to inspect the property 's  structural integrity, zoning and environmental compliance, review the back title, and study the seller's books and record s, including any leases. Read more.

If you are involved in a real estate dispute in Massachusetts or Rhode Island, it is important to know the law and procedure for obtaining, attacking and defending a notice of lis pendens. A notice, or memorandum, of lis pendens is a statutory procedure designed to notify potential real estate buyers and other interested persons of pending lawsuits affecting title to real property. Read more. 
Sherin and Lodgen News SLNews
Sherin and Lodgen launches LeaseCraft - Lease Drafting and Automation Solution

In accordance with our comm itment to delivering efficient and cost effective legal services for our clients, Sherin and Lodgen's l easing team has established LeaseCraft™, a technol ogy based solution that allows our attorneys and clients to streamline the lease drafting  and editing process. Working with a client's preferred lease forms and language, our attorneys and paralegals are able to efficiently produce first-draft leases that can be further tailored to the client's needs. If desi red, the software can also assist in providing a summary of key lease terms to the client's in-house lease administration team.

Learn more about the process  here. Interested in exploring how LeaseCraft™ can help you? Contact  Jack Slater.

Sherin and Lodgen attorneys listed for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America
Sherin and Lodgen is proud to announce 16 of the firm's attorneys were selected for inclusion by their peers in Best Lawyers in America  for 2018. The following were named from our real estate department: 
Bethany A. Bartlett and Sander A. Rikleen elected to The Abstract Club

Sherin and Lodgen LLP  is pleased to announce that two of its partners,  Bethany A. Bartlett  and  Sander A. Rikleen , have been elected to The Abstract Club. 

Founded over 150 years ago, The Abstract Club is comprised of lawyers who are considered leaders in the field of real estate law. Membership is limited to 100 lawyers in Massachusetts and is by invitation only. Bartlett and Rikleen join fellow Sherin and Lodgen attorneys and club members  Joshua M. Alper Peter Friedenberg Douglas M. Henry Ronald W. Ruth and Executive Committee member,  Edward M. Bloom
Ian T. Lane joins Sherin and Lodgen

Sherin and Lodgen welcomes Ian T. Lane to the firm as a new partner in the Real Estate Department.  Ian represents lenders, borrowers, and investors in loan transactions throughout the United States. In addition to his finance experience, Ian represents clients in acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing.  Read about Ian  here.
Carla M. Moynihan named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly "Top Women of Law" list
Carla M. Moynihan was named to the "Top Women of Law" list by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Carla will be honored at their awards event on November 2nd. Read more about Carla's achievement.
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Our clients rely on Sherin and Lodgen's experience and understanding in real estate, litigation, business law, and employment. With over 40 attorneys, we can handle the most complex matters, while providing responsive, senior-level attention to every matter. We deliver sophisticated analysis with effective, efficient and focused representation, and a high level of service by developing in-depth understanding of our clients' business goals, issues, concerns and emerging industry trends. Visit our website to learn more. 


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