Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Law Firm in Massachusetts
Crowley & Cummings is a well-respected real estate law firm with decades of combined experience in handling closings and title services for national banks, mortgage companies, loan officers, lenders, brokers, and consumers. Our team of attorneys specializes in resolving complex title issues in-house, ensuring industry-leading response times and efficient transaction processes. Based in Massachusetts with six convenient locations, we serve clients throughout New England and Florida, offering tailored legal expertise for residential and commercial real estate matters.Our practice areas include purchase and sale agreements, refinancing, condominium conversions, and title examinations, with a focus on client satisfaction and local market knowledge. We pride ourselves on providing transparent communication, timely service, and comprehensive legal support to buyers, sellers, and lenders alike.
Services
Residential Conveyance
Commercial Conveyance
Title Issue Resolution
Purchase and Sale Agreements
Refinance Transactions
Title Examinations
Condominium Conversions
REO Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in real estate law.
- Our team handles complex title issues in-house.
- We prioritize client satisfaction and transparent communication.
- We offer local expertise in New England markets.
- We provide efficient, industry-leading response times.
What people say
Smooth transaction
Pleasure to work with
Handled complications professionally
Timely updates
Exceptional service
Services
Residential Conveyance
We represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential real estate transactions, ensuring smooth closings with attention to title searches, document preparation, and legal compliance. Our attorneys prioritize timely communication and stress-free processes for clients navigating home purchases or sales.
Title Examinations
Our team conducts thorough title examinations with a 24-48 hour turnaround, identifying liens, easements, or ownership disputes. We resolve issues efficiently to prevent transaction delays, leveraging local expertise for accurate and reliable title assessments.
Condominium Conversions
We guide clients through condominium conversions, handling master deed filings, budget development, and unit sale contracts. Our attorneys collaborate with architects and engineers to ensure compliance with zoning and land use regulations for seamless project completion.
Commercial Conveyance
We manage complex commercial real estate transactions, addressing zoning, land use, and title matters for developers, investors, and lenders. Our legal support ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while expediting closing timelines.
REO Services
We provide title examinations, document preparation, and purchase agreement negotiations for real estate owned (REO) properties. Our services ensure clean title transfers and compliance with lender requirements for institutional clients.
People
David L. Crowley, Jr.
Principal, Attorney
Founding partner with decades of real estate law experience, focusing on legal expertise, business development, and client advocacy in Massachusetts' real estate market.
Alicia J. Cummings
Principal, Attorney
Co-founder with 20 years of experience in real estate law, specializing in lender representation, title examinations, and client-focused transaction support.
Joseph P. Anderson
Attorney
Results-oriented real estate lawyer with 20+ years of experience handling conveyancing, complex title reviews, and developer collaborations.
Andrew H. Schwartz
Attorney
Specializes in residential real estate law, including title defect resolution, contract drafting, and lender representation with statewide practice.
Matthew R. Shechtman
Attorney
Experienced counsel for residential and commercial transactions, serving lenders and investors with compliance-focused legal solutions in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Questions
What areas do Crowley & Cummings serve?
We are based in Massachusetts with offices in Boston, Dedham, Westborough, Beverly, and Yarmouth Port, serving clients throughout New England and Florida.
What types of real estate transactions do you handle?
We specialize in residential and commercial conveyance, title examinations, condominium conversions, REO services, and complex title issue resolution.
How quickly do you complete title examinations?
We provide a 24-48 hour turnaround for title examinations, resolving most issues in-house to expedite transactions.
Can you assist with out-of-state real estate matters?
Yes, our team regularly works with clients buying or selling property across the U.S., including Florida and Rhode Island.
Are your attorneys experienced in real estate law?
Our attorneys collectively have decades of experience, with specialized expertise in title resolution, transactional support, and local market regulations.
Do you work with lenders and banks?
Yes, we are approved to close with most national and local lenders, offering tailored legal services for institutional clients.
