Author Archives: Spencer Holland

About Spencer Holland

Spencer joined Mirick O’Connell in October 2015 as an associate in the Firm’s Land Use and Environmental Law Group and the Public and Municipal Law Group. Prior to joining the Firm, he was an associate with Goldman & Pease, LLC in Needham, MA. The main focus of Spencer’s practice is representing entities buying, selling and financing real estate. He also represents landlords as well as tenants in commercial space lease transactions and ground lease transactions.

What Recent CFPB Rules Mean for the Private Lender

Posted on September 21, 2016

There are many potential advantages to private mortgages, for lenders and borrowers alike.  Borrowers can benefit from lower interest rates, more flexibility in repaying the loan, less paperwork, and fewer closing costs, while lenders can enjoy a steady income stream … Continue reading →

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Upset About Your Easement? Why You Might Reconsider Turning to the Zoning Act for Relief

Posted on July 26, 2016

In its recent June 2016 decision in Picard v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Westminster, et al., the SJC held that “a claimed injury to a private easement right [was not] sufficient to confer standing to challenge a zoning determination … Continue reading →

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