Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. - Newton, MA

Strategic Civil and Commercial Litigation in Newton

Commercial conflicts and property disputes demand strategic foresight, thorough case preparation, and relentless courtroom advocacy. Conveniently located on Centre Street in the heart of Newton Centre, Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. provides sophisticated legal counsel to business owners, commercial landlords, property managers, and consumers across Middlesex, Norfolk, and Suffolk counties. Founding principal Ellen Rappaport Tanowitz, a Boston College Law School graduate admitted to practice before state and federal courts as well as the Supreme Court of the United States, brings three decades of trial experience to every client matter. Having tried numerous jury cases to verdict, Ms. Tanowitz pairs fierce courtroom determination with sensible dispute management. Clients seeking to hire a business litigation lawyer who prioritizes client objectives and bottom-line economics rely on the firm for steadfast representation.

Resolving Complex Business Conflicts and Contract Disputes

Operational disagreements and broken agreements can derail enterprise growth and inflict severe financial damage. Operating as knowledgeable business litigation lawyers and contract lawyers, the legal team aggressively prosecutes and defends complex commercial claims. The firm handles diverse corporate disputes, including:

• Breach of contract claims involving commercial suppliers, service providers, and vendors.
• Partnership disputes, corporate freeze-outs, and contested shareholder buyouts.
• Unfair and deceptive business practice claims brought under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A.
• Enforcing non-competition agreements, confidentiality covenants, and non-disclosure contracts.
• Advising emerging enterprises on commercial risk mitigation, entity structuring, and corporate governance.

By conducting rigorous factual investigations early in the litigation cycle, the attorneys formulate targeted resolution strategies that minimize exposure and protect corporate profitability.

Real Estate Disputes, Landlord-Tenant, and Condominium Law

Real property issues in Massachusetts involve strict statutory procedures and unique municipal ordinances. Functioning as experienced commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers, Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. represents both property owners and tenants in summary process evictions, commercial lease renegotiations, and security deposit disputes. In condominium communities, the practice advises homeowner associations and unit owners regarding master deed enforcement, bylaws disputes, common fee assessments, and structural repairs. When boundary disputes or title defects arise, clients consult an experienced real estate lawyer at the firm to protect their equitable interests and property marketability.

Construction Litigation and Contractor Disagreements

Construction projects frequently encounter cost overruns, payment delays, and quality disputes. Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. represents general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in disputes arising under the Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor Act (Chapter 142A). The firm litigates mechanic's liens, payment bond claims, and architectural defect lawsuits. When property owners face severe structural deficiencies or developers need a lawyer urgently to resolve urgent mechanic's lien filings before construction loan draw deadlines, the practice takes decisive legal action.

Practical, Results-Driven Client Representation

Recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell Gold Client Champion and featured regularly in Super Lawyers, Tanowitz Law Office, P.C. is celebrated for its honest and pragmatic legal assessments. Working alongside skilled attorneys Joseph D. Sherman and mediator Gwen P. Weisberg, the firm examines every case with meticulous precision to determine whether negotiation, arbitration, or full-scale trial serves the client's best interest, delivering tailored legal solutions throughout Newton and Eastern Massachusetts.