Boston Bar Association

Real Estate Committees

• Affordable Housing Committee
  The purpose of this committee is to educate the local bar concerning new initiatives in financing and developing affordable housing.
• Construction Law Committee
  This committee addresses all aspects of construction law, including contract documents and alternative project delivery systems; construction litigation, arbitration and ADR; public contract law and other legal issues of interest to practitioners who handle matters relating to construction.
• Land Use and Development Committee
  This committee focuses on issues related to land use and development in the context of real estate transactions.
• Leasing Committee
  This committee studies issues affecting this area of practice and plans educational programs led by experienced leasing lawyers and other senior real estate practitioners.
• Real Estate Public Policy Committee
  The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Real estate attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.
• Steering Committee
  The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
• Title & Conveyancing Committee
  This committee covers topics such as mechanic's liens, survey matters and affirmative coverage; sophisticated title insurance endorsements; lis pendens; real estate litigation; title insurance claims; bankruptcy and creditors' rights; the land registration system; offers to purchase real estate; purchase and sale agreements; hazardous substances; forms of ownership; mortgages, foreclosures, easements and restrictions; and broker and lender relationships.