Thomas R. Reidy - Amherst, MA
Attorney at Bacon Wilson, P.C.
Real Estate & Zoning Lawyers in Amherst, MA
6 South East Street Amherst, MA 01002
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Amherst Real Estate & Zoning Lawyer
Updated: 05/20/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate & Zoning
- Municipal
- Business & Corporate
Attorney Information
Overview
“My legal practice is devoted to helping clients who seek to develop, redevelop, or use their land. I have worked successfully with clients across the Commonwealth in various permitting contexts and land litigation matters, working with zoning boards of appeal, select boards, city councils, planning departments, and conservation commissions, as well as counseling municipalities on land use, planning, and zoning. I also focus on complex residential and commercial real estate transactions including contract and lease negotiations; agricultural and conservation easements and restrictions; affordable housing development and regulatory agreements; food and beverage licensing; and condominium formation, operation, and financing. This specialized knowledge and experience allows me to accomplish client objectives efficiently while also ensuring that every detail is properly addressed.”
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient, SuperLawyers Massachusetts & New England Rising Star Award, Boston Magazine, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020
Education
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Legal Education
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Western New England University School of Law,
Springfield,
Massachusetts, 2011
J.D.
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Western New England University School of Law,
Springfield,
Massachusetts, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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Assumption College, 2005
B.A.
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Assumption College, 2005
Current Employment Position(s)
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Shareholder
Pro Bono Activities
- Member, South Hadley Board of Assessors, 2017-Present
- Member, Board of Directors, University of Massachusetts Court Club, 2014-Present
- Member, Board of Directors, All Things Local Cooperative Market, 2014-2015
- Chair, March of Dimes Pioneer Valley Signature Chefs Auction, 2012-2014
- Trustee, Hampden East Condominium Association, 2010-2013
Published Works
Articles
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The Art of Conveyancing, Daily Hampshire Gazette’s Legal Directory, May 2015
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A Time for Change: Measure Reforming Alimony Is History in the Making, BusinessWest, March 12, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts
Other Affiliations
- Hampden County Bar Association
- Hampshire County Bar Association
- Real Estate Bar Association
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