Challenging Conservation, Historical, and Zoning Land Use Limitations

Key Points Land use limitations in Massachusetts can restrict how property is developed, used, or modified due to zoning, conservation, and historical preservation laws. Conservation restrictions protect wetlands, rivers, and forests but may be challenged through variances, land swaps, or environmental...
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Seder & Chandler Attorneys Demitrios M. Moschos and Ryan P. Avery Named Among Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s “Legal Luminaries”

Seder & Chandler, LLP is proud to announce that Attorneys Demitrios M. Moschos and Ryan P. Avery have been selected by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as part of its inaugural “Legal Luminaries” program. The event celebrates legal professionals who have shaped the community and advanced the practice of law across Central...

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Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act Takes Effect

The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act (Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2024) officially takes effect tomorrow, October 29, 2025. Signed into law by Governor Maura Healey, this Act introduces new requirements for employers to disclose salary ranges and file equal employment opportunity (EEO) reports, marking a significant step toward promoting pay equity...

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Do I Need Local Counsel For Litigation or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

When disputes between business partners, individuals, and other parties cannot be resolved, they often end in litigation. Filing a lawsuit opens the door to seeking judicial relief and potentially encouraging settlement negotiations. It also requires extensive understanding of not only the relevant laws and regulations but the various court rules that guide...

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Seder & Chandler Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates

Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Spotlight Guide for its excellence in Corporate/Commercial and Trusts & Estates law.

The Chambers Spotlight Guide is a specialized edition of the internationally respected Chambers USA rankings. Unlike...

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Andrew C. Bartholomew Named to 40 Under Forty Class of 2025

Seder & Chandler, LLP is pleased to announce that Attorney Andrew C. Bartholomew has been named to the 40 Under Forty Class of 2025 by the Worcester Business Journal. This annual recognition honors emerging leaders across Central Massachusetts for their professional excellence and community impact.

At just...

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Attorney Ryan P. Avery Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on $30 Million Chapter 93A Ruling

Seder & Chandler Attorney Ryan P. Avery, a member of the firm’s Labor & Employment and Litigation Practice Groups, was recently quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly in coverage of a significant Chapter 93A decision involving the alleged “poaching” of a medical device company’s sales force.

In the case,...

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Seder & Chandler Attorneys Recognized for Legal Excellence by Best Lawyers in America® 

 Seder & Chandler is pleased to announce that ten attorneys were recognized for legal excellence in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®.

The firm’s full roster of recognized Best Lawyers in America® includes:

Robert S. Adler:...
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Eminent Domain Laws and Options for Property Owners

Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation. While this legal principle is meant to serve public interests, property owners often find themselves at a disadvantage when facing forced acquisition. The process can be complex, and government agencies may undervalue the...

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Seven Seder & Chandler Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers

WORCESTER, MA, October 11, 2022 – Seder & Chandler is pleased to announce that seven attorneys were recognized for legal excellence by Super Lawyers. 

Five attorneys were recognized as Super Lawyers and two were recognized as Super Lawyers Rising Stars, including Janelle Tanenbaum and

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