How to Be an Effective Advocate in Front of Local Boards

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Training
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. (MCLE)
ID: 5944587

Whether you are seeking site plan approval, zoning relief, wetlands permits, or any other local land use approval, effective advocacy is critical. Helping your client obtain these approvals requires a combination of substantive and procedural legal knowledge, presentation skills, and political savvy. Whether your clients are real estate developers or individual property owners, this program provides important tips for successfully navigating appearances before local boards.

Course Content

12:00 - 12:05 pm

Understanding Legal Notice Requirements
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

12:05 - 12:15 pm

Community and Political Outreach in Advance of Hearings
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

12:30 - 12:45 pm

Using Experts (Architects, Surveyors, Engineers, etc.) in Presentations
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

12:45 - 12:55 pm

Tips for Effective Board Presentations
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

12:55 - 1:00 pm

'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

Please Note

This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

Speakers

Faculty
Michael W. Parker, Esq.,
Dain, Torpy, Le Ray, Wiest & Garner, PC, Boston
Johanna W. Schneider, Esq.,
Hemenway & Barnes LLP, Boston

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