Attorneys Fryer O'Brien div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Jonathan Fryer Vincent O'Brien Attorneys Licensed in Massachusetts Vincent J. O'Brien Vin's practice includes commercial and residential real estate acquisition, individual, business and lender representation relative to residential and commercial financing, the identification, evaluation and resolution of title issues. Estate Planning and Probate and formation and consultation with small to medium sized businesses and corporations. Juris Doctor 1984, Quinipiac School of Law Bachelor of Arts from Fairfield University 1979 President Fairfield University Student Association and Captain Fairfield Football Team Employed with Murphy & Beane, workers compensation counsel representing General Dynamics Electric Boat facility in New London Connecticut. Established and coached on several non-profit youth sport entities in the Town of Scituate. Memberships *Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association *National Association of Elder Law Attorneys *Norfolk Bar Association *Massachusetts Bar *Massachusetts Federal District Court *Federal Appeals Court *United States Supreme Court *Member and Chairman of the Scituate Recreation Commmission for six years; *Chairman of the Scituate Field Study and Installation Committee Jonathan Fryer is the Partner of this general practice of law specializing in real estate development and conveyancing, land use and zoning, together with administrative law, and environmental law. His previous work with LEGELIS & SARRIS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW, also included international law, civil litigation, estate planning, and corporate law. Juris Doctorate, 6/80 New England School of Law, Boston, MA Bachelor of Science, General Management, Boston College Richmond College, London, England Memberships *Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association *Norfolk Bar Association *Town of Dover, Trustee (elected) of the Larrabee/Whiting Estate *Affordable Housing Committee of the Real Estate Bar of Massachusetts *Town of Dover Conservation Commission Commission Member *Town of Holliston Industrial Financing Authority Board Member Anne Czerkawski Anne focuses her practice in civil litigation, real estate, domestic relations and family law matters. Prior to associating with Fryer and O’Brien, Anne was a judicial clerk for the Massachusetts Superior Court and was a Litigation Associate for Giarrusso, Norton Cooley & McGlone where she specialized in business litigation, handling contract and a variety of employment disputes. In addition to her legal experience, Anne also has extensive management and business experience which assists her in the understanding and handling of a variety of client issues. Juris Doctor - New England School of Law 2005 Bachelor of Arts - Boston University 1981 Memberships *Massachusetts Federal District Court - admitted 2008 *Massachusetts Bar Association *Women’s Bar Association *Norfolk Bar Association * Women’s Bar Foundation - Law Project for Battered Women More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Business Transactions Fryer & O'Brien acts as counsel for a variety of business entities, including corporations of all sizes, limited liability companies and partnerships, joint ventures, general and limited partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Fryer & O'Brien assists businesses and their owners with: • Consultation, Structure and Formation of Business Entities • Shareholder Agreements • Licensing Agreements • Employee/Employer Relations • Buy/Sell Agreements • Mergers, Acquisitions and Reorganizations • Contract Review and Drafting • Financing and Debt Restructuring • Intellectual Property and Trademarks • Proactive Business Advice Our attorneys provide services and resources to established businesses as well as entrepreneurs. In addition, we provide legal advice to emerging businesses, including many technology ventures and software businesses, and offer assistance in the areas of organizational structure, intellectual property, and venture capital and private placement financing. The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation has issued amended data security regulations this past year pursuant to the comprehensive data security law that was signed by Governor Deval Patrick on August 3, 2007. Businesses are required to be compliant in 2010. Read more More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Contact Us Exit 15 to merge onto I-95 S/MA-128 S Exit 20B to merge onto MA-9 toward Framingham Exit onto Cedar St Continue on Hunnewell St Turn right at Central Ave Continue on Center St/Centre St Turn right at Springdale Ave Turn left at Whiting Rd Fryer -O'Brien will be on the right View Larger Map Dover Law Offices of Fryer & O'Brien 9 Whiting Road Dover, MA 02030 Directions Complete our easy to complete request form below We will respond to your inquiry within one business day. More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC is a different type of law firm which provides unique personal, hands on, legal services to our select clients. The firm focuses on the specific needs of our clientele who are generally highly motivated professionals, entrepreneurs, successful small to medium privately owned businesses and Non-profit Corporations and several successful banks and mortgage lenders. We make every effort to keep our clients informed of important changes in the law or in regulations that may have a direct impact on their business or personal planning strategies. We limit our practice primarily to three different but interrelated areas of practice: Real Estate and Real Estate Development Business and Corporate Law Estate Planning and Probate Our attorneys are licensed to practice in Massachusetts. The Firm was created in 1984 and converted to a Limited Liability Company in 2001. At Fryer and O'Brien our goal is to give our clients the highest quality personal representation at a reasonable cost. Keeping Our Clients informed of legal changes that may affect them. We are available to address their questions and concerns. ...our warmly felt thanks for your recent legal representation of us. We appreciated your thoroughness, thoughtfulness and candor in less than ideal circumstances. But then, there are probably few circumstances in which clients come to you in “ideal” circumstances. C.B. More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Real Estate Law Fryer & O'Brien provides personal, efficient service concentrating in all aspects of real estate law. The firm represents sellers, purchasers and lenders relative to residential , commercial, industrial and condominium transactions as well as serving as title agent. It also has an extensive title examination practice, representing local and national title insurers and law firms. The firm also has an active commercial practice on behalf of clients who acquire and develop different types of properties and acts as zoning, permitting, condominium and litigation counsel in related matters. Represents sellers, purchasers and lenders in connection with the closing of both residential and commercial transactions * Serves as agent for major title insurance companies operating in Massachusetts, in conducting title examinations and issuing title insurance on behalf of purchasers and lenders * Represents developers in connection with the acquisition and development of property, including representation with regard to zoning and permitting matters * Handles litigation involving real estate related matters * Representation of builders, developers and non-profit conservation entities. Fryer & O'Brien Real Estate Services • Real estate acquisitions and sales • Residential and commercial mortgage loan closings for lenders. • Residential and commercial mortgage loan closings representing buyers • Zoning and Land Use issues • Municipal permitting issues • Executive relocation assistance • Construction and architectural agreements for new construction and major renovations • Condominium purchases, sales and formation and review of documentation • Title insurance • Leases I have worked with Vin O’Brien for a number of years on various legal matters and greatly value his legal advice, and the ethical way in which he has advised me. There have been various issues involving the town of Dover in which he has told me that what I wanted to accomplish was unrealistic and in other instances he has had a very tough attitude and I have prevailed. Ken Rendell More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Highest quality personal representation for a select clientele. Fryer & O’Brien is a small boutique firm dedicated to providing exemplary personal service and concentrating its focus on the specific needs of its unique clientele. Our clients are generally highly motivated professionals, entrepreneurs, successful small to medium privately owned businesses and Non-profit Corporations and several successful banks and mortgage lenders. Our attorneys help you move smoothly through a variety of issues and their experience from years of focused and knowledgeable representation has proven to be extremely beneficial to their clients who return to them for their legal needs. We limit our practice primarily to three different but interrelated areas of practice: * Real Estate and Real Estate Development * Business and Corporate Law * Estate Planning and Probate Our attorneys are licensed to practice in Massachusetts and offer the highest quality personal representation at a reasonable cost. Copyright © 2010 Fryer & O'Brien LLC. All rights reserved. Web Design by D&D Webworks Inc. News & Events Fryer & O'Brien LLC. | 9 Whiting Road | Dover, MA 02030 | The Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation has issued amended data security regulations read more More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Estate Planning & Administration One of the most significant concerns of the principals of family-owned or small businesses is the orderly transfer of ownership and control, whether to the next generation, to employees/principals, or to outsiders. The attorneys provide legal guidance and practical solutions to clients on the critical subjects of estate planning, gifting and other asset-transfer strategies, in order to facilitate a desired transfer of ownership with a minimum of business disruption and tax exposure. Trust, Estate, and Probate Administration We advise individuals, trustees and beneficiaries with lifetime trust administration, and advise individuals, trustees, beneficiaries and executors with postmortem administration of trusts and estates, including counsel regarding the procedural and substantive aspects of probating an estate, including will contests. We provide postmortem tax planning to minimize the estate tax due and reduce income taxes to estates, trusts, and beneficiaries. We also counsel trustees, executors, and other fiduciaries regarding fiduciary duties, and advise on inventory and assessment of estate assets. Planning With Life Insurance Life insurance protection is an important part of almost every estate plan, but we sometimes see that protection jeopardized by a bad plan or a failure to plan. In developing a client's estate plan, we are careful to recommend ownership and beneficiary designation in a way best for the family's protection, focusing as well on the plan that will produce the least possible tax. We also regularly assist in the evaluation and appropriateness of insurance proposals the client may receive from other sources. Gift and Estate Tax Return Preparation We assist clients, trustees, and executors with preparation of federal and state gift and estate tax returns, including advising individuals regarding beneficial tax elections, post mortem planning techniques, IRS and state Departments of Revenue standards and procedures, and valuation of property to be included on the return. View some cases More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Obtained approval of two “Friendly” 40 B projects in the Town of Dover. The approach was to present very high quality, free standing houses as opposed to multi-story apartment buildings. This allowed both developers to produce a better product at a higher sales price and the town obtained two developments that are attractive and unobtrusive. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT LAND USE AND ZONING Obtained approval of four large estate lots on a 32 acre parcel that was previously deemed un-developable. Obtained several Zoning Board approvals to expand and/or reconstruct pre-exiting non-conforming structures. News and Cases Represented numerous homeowners in obtaining variances in several towns in the Metrowest area. Due to our representation and expert testimony we were able to require a local town to change their local Board of Health Regulations which were substantially more restrictive than the State Title V. This amendment allowed several of our clients to build on previously undevelopable lots. We represent clients before local Conservation Commissions, Planning Boards, Zoning Appeals Boards and Boards of Health where the specific development needs required specialized decisions and/or variances from local and state requirements. Coordinated a “smart development” for an estate that was in financial distress and needed to sell real estate in order to pay Estate Taxes. By coordinating a quick approval of the development from the Local planning board the estate was made solvent and avoided exorbitant late fees, penalties and interest. The Town was benefitted by a reduction in the total number of lots created and retained the benefit of an extensive parcel of open land which is the gateway to the town. ESTATE TAXES More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Commercial Real Estate Fryer & O'Brien's attorneys offer pragmatic, efficient, and affordable representation for suburban-scale commercial real estate projects. We have experience with commercial development and land use, zoning, and permitting issues and often appear on behalf of commercial clients before local town boards and committees in the Wellesley area. We know who to call and how to get things done when land use and zoning issues arise with your commercial project. Our clients include developers, owners, landlords and tenants involved in developing and leasing suburban office buildings, retail stores, restaurants, and multi-family housing and condominiums. LAND USE AND ZONING Fryer & O'Brien's attorneys actively represent residential and commercial builders and landowners with land use, zoning, and permitting issues. Our attorneys regularly appear on behalf of those clients before numerous municipal boards and committees in the Wellesley area. We have the experience and knowledge to review, interpret and advise on the impact to your project of local zoning, subdivision and land use laws and regulations. COMMERCIAL DEVELOPERS AND BUILDERS Fryer & O'Brien provides representation to numerous large and small commercial developers and builders, particularly in the MetroWest area. Our services cover the full spectrum of commercial transactions, from property acquisition, permitting and financing, to build-out, leasing and disposition. We are experienced in reviewing and resolving local permitting issues and regulatory hurdles, and in managing the neighborhood opposition that can often impact development proposals. Our team of dedicated attorneys and paralegals can tackle the issues and guide your project to successful completion. Expert in charting our clients' course through the real estate law waters, Fryer & O'Brien, LLC can help navigate your way to a successful transaction. Specializing in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate and land use law, the attorneys of Fryer & O'Brien have the insight and judgment it takes to advance your objectives and accomplish your goals. Call on us when you need careful and practical legal advice in connection with your next real estate acquisition or sale. View some cases More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Fryer & O'Brien assists buyers, sellers, lenders, and builders with all their residential real estate law needs, including contract, financing, title, and land use issues. We are expert in all types of residential transactions, encompassing single-family homes, condominiums, cooperatives, raw land, and subdivisions. We advise on offers, purchase and sale agreements, inspection issues, financing options, zoning matters, and complex title issues. We handle residential closings throughout Massachusetts. Residential Real Estate RESIDENTIAL BROKERS Fryer & O'Brien understands the value to your customer of a careful and successful closing process. We are here to help make sure your relationship with your customer is a lasting and secure one. Not only do our knowledgeable attorneys provide exceptional legal counsel to clients, our patient staff is always available to guide both experienced and new buyers and sellers through the process, from start to finish. As do you, we pride ourselves on providing service that results in repeat clientele. We want all our clients to experience smooth, efficient, and painless residential closings. We appreciate and honor the trust you demonstrate in us when you recommend Fryer & O'Brien to your clients. RESIDENTIAL LENDERS Fryer & O'Brien handles residential loan closings for leading lenders throughout Massachusetts, both large and small. We employ "state of the art" technology which allows us to process lender title and document requests quickly and accurately. Our paralegal staff has many decades of combined experience in working with your processing and closing departments to ensure that all phases of the loan closing transaction are completed efficiently and correctly. Whether you need to close a small single-family loan or a large subdivision construction loan, Fryer & O'Brien should be your choice to get the job done.you recommend Fryer & O'Brien to your clients. RESIDENTIAL BUYERS Fryer & O'Brien represents buyers in all aspects of their purchase, from the Offer to Purchase through inspection, preparation and negotiation of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, assistance in obtaining the appropriate mortgage financing, and conducting the closing. We are extremely efficient in this representation. Because of our considerable experience, we can cut through issues on which other attorneys may dwell (at great cost) to achieve optimum results at a reasonable cost. We conduct real estate closings for most lenders, and can offer flexibility and cost savings in performing lender-related services in addition to our personal representation. RESIDENTIAL SELLERS Fryer & O'Brien has represented thousands of home sellers and there is little we have not seen. We are pragmatic and efficient in completing your sale with as few bumps in the road as possible. Because we have worked with so many of the real estate attorneys in eastern Massachusetts, we learn their inclinations and are able to skillfully maneuver through the issues as, and frequently even before, they arise. More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Mass.gov\consumer 201 CMR17 The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation has compiled this checklist to help small businesses in their effort to comply with 201 CMR 17.00. Businesses are required to be compliant in 2010. Resources For information regarding these requirements see the Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation (OCABR) on and the "Identity Theft" link of the "For Businesses" section of the mass.gov website. Business owners should consult their IT consultants. More info about
Untitled Page div#container { width: 994px; position: relative; margin-top: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left; } body { text-align: center; margin: 0; background-color: #77A9A0; color: #424041; } img { behavior: url("pngfix.htc"); } Dover Law Offices Since 1984 Fryer & O'Brien, LLC. Big Firm Expertise - Small Firm Care and Cost 508-785-1505 Services of Fryer & O'Brien Law Firm Fryer and O'Brien's attorneys are licensed to practice in Massachusetts. The Firm's philosophy is to provide our unique clients with personal service and the highest quality of work at a reasonable cost. We achieve this by focusing our attention and experience on each case at the outset, to find the fastest and most cost-effective mmmmnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnmmm means to achieve our clients' goals and objectives. • Probate • Real Estate • Real Estate Development • Estate Planning • Business and Corporate Law Practice Areas Perhaps most importantly, he has told me when he did not think I should pursue a situation because I realistically would not prevail. Most lawyers would have been happy to get the billable hours, but he has valued being straightforward in his advice. He has also not hesitated to refer me to specialist lawyers when that has been appropriate. More info about