Areas Of Practice
Land Use and Real Property Issues
At Anchor Legal Team, we assist commercial real estate clients in navigating complex land use and property challenges. Our goal is to ensure projects move forward efficiently while protecting your investments.
Our services include:
Property Rights & Access
We handle disputes involving easements, rights of way, adverse possession, and other property rights issues, fully protecting your ownership and access.
Boundary & Ownership Disputes
We resolve conflicts over property lines and co-ownership disagreements, clarifying ownership and safeguarding your commercial property from encroachment or misuse.
Construction & Development Conflicts
We represent clients in construction disputes, contractor disagreements, and claims involving defects or contract issues, helping to keep projects on schedule and minimize costly delays.
Commercial Landlord-Tenant Disputes
We represent commercial landlords and tenants in resolving complex lease and occupancy disputes. Our team handles matters such as lease interpretation, breach of contract, rent and CAM disputes, defaults, evictions, holdover claims, and allegations of interference with business operations. Whether through strategic negotiation or litigation, we work to protect your rights, enforce contractual obligations, and preserve the long-term value of your commercial property interests.
Solutions-Focused Representation
Anchor Legal Team goes beyond traditional litigation. We combine deep legal expertise with practical, collaborative strategies to efficiently resolve land use conflicts, protect property value, and support sustainable, long-term commercial development.
Zoning
At Anchor Legal Team, we help commercial property owners, developers, and investors navigate the complex zoning landscape to advance projects efficiently and protect investments. Our attorneys provide practical guidance, strategic advocacy, and solutions-focused representation for all aspects of zoning and regulatory compliance.
Zoning Compliance & Project Review
We review local and state zoning requirements, interpret codes, research property histories, and assess development feasibility. By ensuring projects are compliant from the outset, we help clients avoid costly delays and position developments for long-term success.
Permit Applications & Approvals
We assist with all aspects of zoning approvals, from “as-of-right” developments to cases requiring variances or special permits. ALT prepares applications, advocates before zoning boards, and ensures timely, effective approvals that align with client goals and community standards.
Permitting and Occupancy Resolution
We assist commercial property owners and developers with building permits, certificates of use and occupancy, and regulatory compliance matters. When approvals are delayed or denied, we advocate before municipal boards and building departments to secure timely resolutions, remove administrative obstacles, and ensure your property is properly authorized for commercial use.
Zoning & Abutter Challenges
We represent developers and property owners in zoning matters, special permits, and abutter objections. By advocating for variances and approvals, we protect your project timelines and secure the regulatory support needed for successful development.
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
We help property owners unlock the development potential of their properties through Accessory Dwelling Units. Whether for investment purposes or mixed-use projects, we provide guidance on eligibility, permitting, and compliance with Massachusetts’ statewide ADU regulations. ALT streamlines the process to help clients generate supplemental income, maximize property value, and contribute to high-quality, sustainable development.
Solutions-Focused Representation
Anchor Legal Team takes a collaborative, client-centered approach. We combine legal expertise with strategic insight to guide commercial projects through complex zoning challenges, support sustainable development, and strengthen Boston’s commercial real estate landscape.
Education Law
School Selection & Placement
We guide families through public, private, and charter school selection and advocate for their rights in disputes over school choice and enrollment.
Special Education & IEP Advocacy
We help families secure services through IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) and 504 plans, ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
Disciplinary Actions
We provide strong legal representation to challenge unfair disciplinary measures and advocate for solutions that protect a student’s educational path while resolving conflicts with schools effectively.
Bullying & School Safety
We represent families dealing with bullying, harassment, and school safety issues, holding schools accountable for protecting students.
Parental Conflicts & Education in Divorce Cases
We assist families in resolving disputes over school choice, educational expenses, special education needs, and disciplinary responses. By offering mediation and, when necessary, litigation support.
Advocacy for Equal Access
We fight to ensure equal access to quality education, addressing issues such as discrimination, disability rights violations, and denial of services.
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About Anchor Legal Team PLLC
Partnering with Commercial Real Estate Owners
We work with privately held commercial real estate owners and developers who need practical legal guidance - not theoretical answers.
Our clients include:
- Property owners and owner-operators
- Commercial developers and development partners
- Landlords and asset managers
- General contractors and project stakeholders
Commercial Real Estate Projects Rarely Fail Because of the Deal
They stall because of everything that comes after.
We help clients navigate:
- Zoning and land-use constraints
- Pre-permitting feasibility and risk analysis
- Easements, access, and title issues
- Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission approvals
- Neighbor and abutter opposition
- Regulatory disputes that threaten development projects and timelines
We Focus on Getting the Entire Project Done
Most real estate attorneys work in silos. Some focus on the zoning and permitting. Others step in once the litigation begins. Anchor Legal Team bridges that gap.
We approach real estate problems from the property owners perspective - combining early-stage strategy, clear communication, and courtroom representation when needed.
This means you get:
- Practical guidance
- Solutions that account for politics, people, and process
- Advocacy that protects long-term project value
When negotiation works - we negotiate. When it does not - we are prepared to litigate
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Meet the team
At Anchor Legal Team, our attorneys combine deep legal expertise with a client-first philosophy rooted in empathy, collaboration, and integrity. Led by Alyssa Daigneault, we specialize in commercial real estate, land use, property rights, and complex property disputes. Our team works closely with clients to provide practical, solutions-focused guidance, protect their interests, and navigate challenges, all while supporting long-term, sustainable success and strengthening the Greater Boston community.
Clients most often bring us in:
- Before purchasing a property
- During zoning or entitlement review
- When a project hits permitting resistance
- When a neighbor or regulatory dispute arrises
- When litigation become unavoidable
- To resolve complex commercial landlord tenant matters
Early involvement of our team reduces risk, cost, and delay.
