In addition to my legal practice, I also have a strategic partnership with McDermott Ventures, a multi-service business consulting firm specializing in public and government relations and marketing communications.  With McDermott Ventures, I assist companies through all phases of the real estate development and permitting process (Article 80), providing direction and counsel in the areas of government, community and media relations.  McDermott Ventures represents large national real estate companies and some of the nation's major REITs, as well as local real estate service companies, and small entrepreneurial developers, as they grow their portfolios in Massachusetts.