Riemer & Braunstein Llp

William J. Proia

Associate / Real Estate: Burlington Office; 617-880-3462; 617-692-3462 fax; wproia@riemerlaw.com

Bill focuses his practice on real property development, zoning, land-use and environmental permitting, and associated regulatory matters, as well as all aspects of commercial real estate, leasing, and condominiums. He regularly appears before state and local permit granting authorities and regulatory bodies throughout Massachusetts.

Prior to joining Riemer & Braunstein, Bill served as special real estate counsel to a major transportation authority, providing legal support to some of the largest, most sophisticated real estate and construction projects in New England. Bill also acted as municipal counsel to a number of communities related to real estate and zoning matters.

Bill volunteers for a number of community organizations and has served as a member of his town’s Finance Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, and Historic District Commission.

Representative Transactions

Representation of major transportation authority regarding real estate matters in connection with a $350 million transportation system expansion
Representation of a developer in a 400-unit mixed use development involving major rezoning to accommodate the project
Representation of non-profit organizations respecting acquisition and permitting of exempt-use land and buildings
Representation of developers respecting comprehensive permit projects
Representation of developer regarding acquisition, financing, and permitting of a 70,000 square foot retail/restaurant center
Representation of parties respecting both sales and purchases of substantial commercial and residential properties
Representations of lenders with respect to real estate/land-use permitting aspects of foreclosures and workouts
Representations of landowners respecting various matters in the Land Court
Representation of developer respecting the acquisition of development rights in context of a phased condominium project

Affiliations: Association of Town Finance Committees
Massachusetts Bar Association
Real Estate Bar Association

Admissions: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1992
United States District Court, District of Massachusetts, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, 1993

Education: Tulane University Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1992,
Wesleyan University, B.A., 1983