Tim Schofield Featured in New England Real Estate Journal
We’re proud to share that our Managing Partner, Tim Schofield was featured in the New England Real Estate Journal (NEREJ) 2026 Mid-Year Review Industry Pulse. In the feature, Tim discusses
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Tim Schofield Interviewed About Important Appellate Case
Our Managing Partner, š§š¶šŗ š¦š°šµš¼š³š¶š²š¹š±, was interviewed and quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly for his analysis of a recent Appeals Court decision addressing several important legal issues. As Tim noted:
Massachusetts Housing Court Adopts New Permanent Rules for Remote and In-Person Hearings
Effective June 1, 2026, the Massachusetts Housing Court implements new procedures governing when court events will occur remotely, in person, or in a hybrid format. The new rule, Housing Court
Massachusetts Nears 100 āHousing Choiceā Communities as State Expands Rural Participation
Massachusetts continues to push aggressively to address its housing shortage, and one of the stateās primary incentive-based programs is expanding. On April 13, 2026, the Executive Office of Housing and
Court Refuses to Dissolve Lis Pendens After Seller Allegedly Shrinks Parcel Before Closing
A recent Essex Superior Court decision offers an important reminder to Massachusetts real estate litigators: courts will not dissolve a lis pendens simply because a defendant disputes the facts. In
Legal Fees and the Delicate Balance of Summary Process Proceedings
Two federal lawsuits pending in Boston are challenging a practice that has long operated in the background of Massachusetts summary process cases: the assessment of landlord legal fees before a
Condominium Board Discretion is Not Absolute
A recent decision from the Massachusetts Land Court serves as an important reminder that while condominium boards are afforded broad discretion, that discretion is not without limits. In Feldman v.
20 Years and Counting…and Growing!
20 Years! When Tim SchofieldĀ started hisĀ legal career at GoulstonĀ &Ā Storrs, the firm was celebrating its 100th Anniversary.Ā When heĀ moved toĀ Sally & Fitch (nowĀ Fitch Law Partners), the firm was celebrating its
What’s In a Name?
What’s in a Name? When your business is built on trust, your name is everything. Over the last 19 years, Tim Schofield has built a law firm with a reputation for providing candid
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