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John Boehnert is an attorney, writer, and speaker in real estate, real estate development, and environmental law, including coastal permitting, waterfront property rights, and public trust doctrine issues.* John Boehnert…
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Our law firm advises clients on real estate acquisitions and sales real estate development real estate financings environmental permitting environmental violations environmental remediation coastal permitting waterfront property rights economic development…
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As of December 31, 2023, I will be closing my law office. I do so for the best of all reasons; to spend more time with family, which, mirabile dictu,…
Zoning the Oceans
I am pleased and proud that the American Bar Association has just published my book, “Zoning the Oceans The Next Big Step in Coastal Zone Management”. And at approximately 300…
When Buying Real Estate in Rhode Island, Absolutely Beware of Wetlands
Many property owners can innocently violate wetlands laws without even knowing they are doing it, and the penalties for doing so can be more than the cost of the property…
Marine Spatial Planning, Ocean Zoning and the Ocean’s 12 Conference
I recently had the opportunity to address the Oceans’ 12 Conference meeting in Virginia, having been asked to serve on a panel to discuss the new phenomenon of “ocean zoning”,…
So When Is An Abandoned Road Abandoned Anyway?
That was the question facing the Rhode Island Supreme Court when neighbors sued to claim title to a former road that clearly had not been used, maintained or repaired…
Protecting a “Million Dollar Water View” with Restrictive Covenants
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, a Rhode Island ocean view may be worth millions, if not in fact be priceless, if a little-noted Rhode Island…
Title Problems May Occur Where You Least Expect to Find Them
Recently a buyer who was purchasing waterfront property in Rhode Island said when we were discussing what due diligence should be conducted: I am sure the title must be fine;…
What’s the Buzz in Real Estate and Environmental Law
Getting the Right Information. I was recently reminded—more about that later—of questions I have received from younger lawyers about the best way to stay current on developments, legal and…