Bogle, DeAscentis, & Coughlin, P.C. - Fall River, MA

Exceptional Real Estate, Municipal, and Commercial Advocacy in Fall River

Established in 1989 along North Main Street in Fall River, Bogle, DeAscentis, & Coughlin, P.C. has built a sterling reputation as one of the premier business and real estate lawyers in Bristol County. Co-founded by Arthur M. DeAscentis and Peter C. Bogle, and strengthened by principal John J. Coughlin and of counsel Kerry T. Ryan, the firm brings more than three decades of sophisticated experience representing corporate developers, local municipalities, banking institutions, and property owners across Massachusetts.

Whether you are an investor orchestrating a major historic mill redevelopment, an entrepreneur seeking to hire an attorney for intricate commercial contracts, or a municipal board requiring seasoned guidance on regulatory compliance, the firm delivers meticulous legal precision. By combining the capabilities and depth of a regional corporate practice with the personalized dedication of local attorneys, Bogle, DeAscentis, & Coughlin, P.C. ensures every legal objective is achieved efficiently and ethically.

Comprehensive Real Estate and Land Use Practice

The firm is widely acknowledged throughout Massachusetts for its landmark achievements in land use, environmental remediation, and complex property conveyancing. Arthur M. DeAscentis, former Chair of the Fall River Zoning Board of Appeals, and John J. Coughlin, recipient of the 2025 EBC James D.P. Farrell Award for Brownfields-Remediation Project of the Year, lead the firm's real estate division. Core areas of practice include:

• Commercial real estate and mill redevelopment: Guiding commercial developers, lenders, and investors through acquisitions, financing, permitting, historic mill revitalizations, and affordable housing initiatives.
• Residential real estate transactions: Handling closings, title examinations, purchase and sale agreements, and private financing structures for homeowners and property buyers.
• Zoning, land use, and municipal law: Representing public bodies and private property owners before municipal planning boards, conservation commissions, and zoning boards of appeal.
• Conservation land transactions: Structuring monumental coastal and open space preservation projects in partnership with regional land trusts and public environmental agencies.

Civil Litigation, Banking Law, and Creditors' Rights

In the courtroom and regulatory forums, the firm provides robust advocacy in state and federal courts across Massachusetts. When disputes escalate and business clients need to find a lawyer who excels in contentious commercial conflicts, Attorney Kerry T. Ryan and Attorney John J. Coughlin provide authoritative counsel. The firm's litigation and financial practice encompasses:

• Business litigation and contract disputes: Resolving high-stakes partnership disagreements, breach of contract allegations, shareholder conflicts, and commercial lease enforcement actions.
• Banking law and financial institution representation: Advising commercial banks, credit unions, and private lenders on regulatory adherence, loan documentation, and secured transactions.
• Creditors' rights and bankruptcy advocacy: Protecting secured and unsecured creditors in insolvency actions, debt recovery matters, and asset repossession proceedings.
• Municipal and public law defense: Serving as special town counsel and representing governmental entities in administrative appeals, environmental challenges, and public construction issues.

Retaining Bogle, DeAscentis, & Coughlin, P.C.

Selecting the right legal team is decisive when handling substantial capital investments or navigating intricate public disputes. Bogle, DeAscentis, & Coughlin, P.C. maintains an uncompromising standard of excellence, strategic insight, and responsive communication. If you need to hire an attorney for commercial real estate development, complex municipal governance, or business litigation, contact the firm's Fall River office today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.