Julie is a trial and appellate attorney with more than 25 years of experience in state and federal courts including the Massachusetts Appeals Court, Superior Courts, Land Court, Probate Court, and the U.S. District Court, and First Circuit Court of Appeals. She represents developers, commercial and residential property owners, businesses, and individuals.
Julie’s practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate and land use litigation and permitting, including zoning and planning, affordable housing, cannabis, renewable energy, historic districts, title and easements, construction, and insurance coverage. She also represents clients in state and federal environmental administrative matters including wetlands and tidelands, and hazardous waste under both state and federal Superfund Acts, MA Chapter 21E, and CERCLA, as well as in mediation and arbitration proceedings.
Julie has received many accolades and awards. In June 2022 she was elected to the Environmental Business Council of New England’s Board of Directors. In 2021 she was named a “Go To Commercial Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She is recognized by “Best Lawyers in America” in the fields of environmental law and real estate law is since 2017 and has been named a Massachusetts “Super Lawyer” in civil litigation – Defense. She was also named in 2015 a “Top Woman of Law” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
For nearly 150 years, REBA’s shared legacy has been advancing the practice of real estate law while upholding and promoting fair dealing, professional networking and collegiality among members of the real estate bar. REBA continues that enduring and proud legacy by creating and sponsoring professional standards, advocating in the legislative process on behalf of members, mentoring new members of our profession and creating educational programs.