Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Legal Services in Brookline, MA
Kirzner/Fuchs + Hill has been a trusted name in real estate law since 1999, providing tailored legal solutions for clients across residential and commercial transactions. Our firm combines decades of collective experience with a client-focused approach, ensuring personalized attention for every case. We specialize in guiding buyers, sellers, developers, and lenders through complex real estate processes, from single-family home purchases to multi-million-dollar commercial developments. Recognized as an approved closing law firm by major lenders and Massachusetts mortgage companies, we streamline transactions by representing both clients and their lenders. Our team of seasoned attorneys brings deep expertise in title examinations, contract negotiations, and resolving legal complexities.With a heritage rooted in Boston's real estate market, we maintain a singular focus on delivering precision and clarity in real estate law. Our attorneys hold advanced degrees from institutions like Suffolk University Law School and Brandeis University, combining academic rigor with practical experience. Fluent in multiple languages, including Russian and Spanish, we serve a diverse clientele with cultural competence. By maintaining a small-firm structure, we ensure direct access to senior attorneys while leveraging the resources of a well-established practice. This balance of expertise, efficiency, and personal service has enabled us to successfully close thousands of transactions over two decades.
Services
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
Commercial Real Estate
Real Estate Development
Lender Representation
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of combined real estate law experience across residential and commercial transactions
- Our firm maintains lender-approved status with major Massachusetts mortgage companies
- Attorneys hold dual JD/MBA degrees and advanced academic honors from top institutions
- We provide direct client access to senior partners fluent in multiple languages
- Our small-firm structure ensures personalized attention while handling complex cases
Services
Buyer Representation
We guide residential buyers through property acquisition, handling contract negotiations, title examinations, and loan document preparation. Our team resolves title issues and coordinates with real estate agents and mortgage brokers to ensure smooth closings. Clients benefit from our lender-approved status, which streamlines the transaction process for both buyers and financial institutions.
Seller Representation
Our firm assists property sellers with offer evaluation, agreement drafting, and title document preparation. We resolve legal complications, coordinate closing deadlines, and review settlement documentation. Sellers receive expert guidance on contract terms and transaction timelines, ensuring compliance with Massachusetts real estate regulations while maximizing transaction efficiency.
Commercial Real Estate
We handle complex commercial transactions including lease agreements, business entity formation, and financing arrangements. Our services cover property acquisition, sale negotiations, and development partnerships. Commercial clients benefit from our expertise in structuring real estate ventures and brokering deals between investors and developers across Massachusetts.
Real Estate Development
Our counsel covers land acquisition, zoning compliance, and site development projects. We prepare legal documents for real estate ventures, negotiate lease transactions, and assist with financing arrangements. Developers receive comprehensive support for creating joint ventures, limited liability companies, and other business structures required for large-scale projects.
Lender Representation
We represent local and national lenders throughout the closing process, conducting title research and preparing closing documents. Our services include issuing title insurance policies and ensuring compliance with mortgage requirements. Lenders benefit from our established reputation and efficient handling of documentation for both residential and commercial loan transactions.
People
Ilya Fuchs
Partner
Practicing real estate law since 1999, Ilya Fuchs holds JD and MBA degrees from Suffolk University. Fluent in Russian and Hebrew, he specializes in demystifying complex transactions for first-time buyers while maintaining a strong negotiation record.
Marci Hill
Partner
Second-generation real estate attorney with 20 years' experience. Magna Cum Laude graduate of University of Rochester and Suffolk University Law School. Specializes in condominium conversions and purchase agreements while managing complex client needs.
Dmitry Kirzner
Partner
Real estate attorney since 2002, handling residential and commercial transactions. Holds JD from Suffolk University Law School and BA from Brandeis University. Fluent in Russian, with expertise in condo conversions and closing documentation.
Georgia Panagiotopoulos
Associate
Cum Laude graduate of New England Law Boston with double major in Political Science and Spanish. Real estate attorney since 2013, bringing prior paralegal experience to client representation while supporting Boston sports teams.
Elizabeth Gonzalez
Paralegal
ABA-certified paralegal with background in foreclosure and immigration law. Fluent in Spanish, she supports real estate transactions while enjoying New Hampshire hiking adventures with her Havanese dog Hercules.
Questions
What real estate law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in residential and commercial transactions including buyer/seller representation, title examinations, contract negotiations, condominium conversions, and lender services across Massachusetts.
How long has your firm been in business?
Our firm's earliest incarnation was established in 1999, with our current partnership structure formed through mergers in 2015.
Do you handle both residential and commercial properties?
Yes, we represent clients in both residential transactions and complex commercial developments, including multi-million-dollar deals.
Are you approved by major lenders?
We're an approved closing law firm for most local and national lenders and Massachusetts mortgage companies.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Boston metropolitan area including Brookline, with experience handling transactions across Massachusetts.
Can you assist with real estate development projects?
Yes, we provide counsel on land acquisition, zoning, entity formation, and financing for real estate development ventures.
