Pierce Atwood real estate lawyers have decades of experience advising local and regional developers on complex development projects in Greater Boston, where city and town planning processes and local land use regulations are at issue. Our team knows and understands the local zoning codes and other regulations that govern development in the city of Boston and surrounding communities. We’re prepared to handle the most complicated projects that require knowledge of the state Zoning Act known as Chapter 40A, the state Wetlands Protection Act, the corresponding local zoning and wetlands ordinances and bylaws, and the variety of other state and local regulations that govern land use.  In addition to this expertise, our strong relationships with zoning boards, planning boards, and other land use authorities in Boston and surrounding cities and towns allow us to simplify and expedite the land use permitting process. Pierce Atwood’s real estate attorneys can turn your plans into profitable development projects, supporting you from site selection to occupancy.