Practice Areas
Real Estate
Practice Areas
Real Estate
For more than 20 years, the real estate attorneys at Butters Brazilian LLP have assisted clients with all matters of real estate law, from transactional to litigation.
Our experienced team takes a proactive, customized, and results-oriented approach to every case, with the objective of meeting the client’s needs. There is no such thing as a routine case. We analyze every detail, evaluate all the facts, and consider every outcome before we make recommendations and advise our clients in order to ensure that their interests are fully protected. Our depth of experience, institutional knowledge, guarantee that our clients get the time and attention they need to have their questions answered and any concerns addressed.
While based in Boston, our attorneys represent clients all over the Commonwealth and are knowledgeable about real estate law, procedure, and best practices in communities throughout Massachusetts with special attention to Nantucket. Our attorneys possess extensive experience in the Nantucket real estate and development market. For our clients seeking assistance procuring property or involved in a real estate dispute across state lines, we rely on our trusted network of experienced transactional and litigation attorneys in other states to assist us – and you – with seamless representation.
Led by John H. Brazilian, widely recognized as one of the most professional and experienced real estate attorneys in Boston, the team at Butters Brazilian represent buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real estate, as well as residential and commercial brokers, landlords, and tenants.
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle:
- Residential and commercial sales and purchases
- Leasing for landlords and tenants
- Financing and loan work
- Title, boundary, zoning and land use issues; and
- Real estate litigation and contract disputes
Bring the purchase and sale agreement if you have one, any existing leases, title documents or survey maps, and contact info for other parties like brokers or lenders.
If you have questions about costs or timelines bring your preferred closing date.
We review and draft lease agreements, negotiate lease terms and amendments, handle eviction defense and enforcement when needed, and advise on compliance with local landlord tenant laws.
We start with document review and a claims assessment. Then, we pursue negotiation or mediation when it can resolve the issue.
If needed we prepare for arbitration or court and protect your rights. We also advise on liens, bond claims, and performance issues.
Timing depends on the complexity and whether parties agree to settle. Simple closings can take weeks and contested disputes can take months or longer.
Fees can be hourly, flat for specific work, or a negotiated arrangement. We provide a fee estimate and scope of work after an initial review.
