Experience

Attorney Mark Reich has 19 years of experience in municipal law in both the private and public sector. He specializes in contract and construction law, environmental law, and general municipal law. Attorney Reich is also an experienced litigator representing municipal boards, public agencies, and officials in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies on environmental and contracting issues.

Attorney Reich’s environmental law experience includes reuse and rehabilitation of contaminated property; compliance with G.L. c.21E and the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act and federal Superfund law; and regulatory and enforcement actions by local conservation commissions and boards of health. He also has extensive contract experience, including drafting complex agreements, intermunicipal agreements, and construction documents.

In the area of general municipal law, Attorney Reich serves as the primary contact for several cities and towns. In this capacity, he advises in the areas of Open Meeting Law, Public Records Law, Town Meeting, and City and Town Council meetings; drafting special legislation; and analyzing and interpreting by-laws, ordinance, and charters.

Representative Matters

• Town of Ayer v. Eastern General Contractors, Inc. and Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Won summary judgment on the Town's claims for breach of contract against the defendant. A settlement was reached requiring full payment of the bid security, plus interest, in the total amount of $142,000.00.
• Waste Systems International Oxford Transfer Station, Inc. v. Town of Oxford Board of Health, et al. Successfully represented the Town of Oxford Board of Health on appeal in its decision to deny a major site assignment modification request.
• Advising several transportation authorities on liability issues and resolutions regarding the Beede Waste Oil superfund site.
• Drafted an agreement between the MVRTA and the LRTA for transit services between the City of Lawrence and the City of Lowell as permitted in accordance with the provisions of G.L. c. 161B, §6(j).

Prior Experience

Everett, MA
Assistant City Solicitor (1990-1998)
Drafted and reviewed contracts for design and construction services and oversaw procurement procedures. Developed land use strategies for the reuse and redevelopment of Brownfields. Negotiated Tax Increment Financing agreements. Counseled planning department and developers on strategies to optimize development and open space uses, with expertise in the areas of zoning and subdivision control law. Drafted legislative language. Represented the City and its boards and departments in diverse litigation before federal and state courts and agencies.

Mayor’s Administrative Assistant (1989-1990)
Liaison between Mayor and City department heads, public relations assistant, and negotiated with local businesses and developers in planning and implementing strategies for future city growth.

Bar & Court Admissions

• Massachusetts Bar
• U.S. District Court (Mass.)
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Education

Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctor, 1988

Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts, 1985

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