John T Smolak

John T Smolak

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Industry Recognition 4.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas
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  • 60% Land Use / Zoning
    22 years
  • 15% Real Estate
    22 years
  • 15% Environmental / Natural Resources
    22 years
  • 10% Administrative Law

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License

22 years since John T Smolak was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Massachusetts Active 1991 05/03/2013
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Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Smolak & Vaughan LLP 2004–present
Partner and Co-Chair of Real Estate/Environmental Practice Group at Burns & Levinson, LLP 2001–2004
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Boston College Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1990
Columbia University, School of International & Public Affairs Public Administration MA - Masters in Public Administration 1987
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Land Use American Lawyer Media & Martindale Hubbell 2013
AV Preeminent Rating Martindale Hubbell 2013
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Homeownership Advisory Group, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development 2012–present
Member Boston Bar Association, Real Estate Section 2007–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
It's Time for Zoning Rules to Ride the Bio Ready Wave Banker & Tradesman 2008
A Tale of Two Cities: Lowell and Lawrence -- Economic Development Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs 1990
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
After the Comprehensive Permit: What's Up in a Down Market Keeping Current With Chapter 40B 2008
Massachusetts Endangered Species Act Northeast Builders Association Meeting 2007
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