Michael P. Ross

Michael P. Ross is the co-chair of the Cannabis Practice Group and a member of the Real Estate Group. He brings years of experience as a commercial real estate attorney, and previously, as a former elected official,  to solving complex problems for his clients. Mike served for 14 years as a Boston City Councilor, and was President of the body from 2009 to 2010. In 2013, he entered the race for mayor, sharing a bold vision for the city’s future.

Mike’s legal practice has focused on the successful permitting of commercial real estate projects throughout Boston and beyond. He has permitted residential and commercial project in all the neighborhoods of Boston, including historic neighborhoods and empowerment communities. He also has permitted numerous Cannabis Entities including Boston’s first adult-use retail establishment. Together with the Cannabis Practice Group, the team also assisted in the opening of the state’s first retail store. He regularly appears before government boards and agencies in order to advance the needs of his clients.