Mark B. Johnson - Andover, MA
Attorney at Johnson & Borenstein, LLC
Real Estate Development, Land Use Planning and Permitting; Lawyers in Andover, MA
12 Chestnut Street Andover, MA 01810
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49
Years
Experience
Andover Real Estate Development, Land Use Planning and Permitting; Lawyer
Updated: 03/13/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Development, Land Use Planning and Permitting;
- Title Insurance Defense;
- Real Estate Conveyancing including review of complex title issues;
- Representation of lenders at commercial, construction and residential loan closings;
- Land based litigation including property disputes and title disputes;
- Negotiating Acquisition Agreements
- Business Transactions;
- General corporate representation;
- Civil Litigation, including personal injury, contract, and commercial disputes;
- Appellate Practice.
Litigation: 50%
Attorney Information
Overview
Mark, a Brooklyn, NY native, opened the firm in its former iteration as The Law Offices of Mark B. Johnson in 1986. Since then, he has built a thriving practice in beautiful Andover, MA, which he now calls home. An avid Sox fan, visitors to our office often comment on the extensive baseball memorabilia decorating our hallways and conference rooms.
Mark's practice focuses on real estate development; land use planning and permitting; title insurance defense; real estate conveyancing, including review of complex title issues; representation of lenders at commercial, construction and residential loan closings; land-based litigation, including property disputes and title disputes; negotiating acquisition agreements; business transactions; general corporate representation; civil litigation; contract and commercial disputes; and appellate practice.
He has represented clients before permitting boards for residential and commercial developments in over 20 communities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. He has represented clients before the Superior Court in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, Land Court in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Appeals Court and Supreme Judicial Court, the New Hampshire Supreme Court, US Bankruptcy Court in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, and the US District Court (MA) and US Court of Appeals (First Circuit).
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Mark B. Johnson
Included on the 2026Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1977
J.D. -
Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1982
L.L.M
Major: Taxation
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Boston University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1977
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Non Legal Education
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American University,
Washington, 1974
B.A
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American University,
Washington, 1974
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Classes and Seminars
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Speaker, Title Insurance, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, April, 1997 and January, 1998
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Speaker, Obtaining Comprehensive Permits, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, February, 2002
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Speaker, Obtaining and Enforcing Comprehensive Permits, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, February, 2003
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Speaker, Litigating Real Estate Disputes, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, August 1, 2007
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Speaker, Real Estate, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, March, 2009
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Speaker, Resolving Common & Complex Title Issues, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, May, 2012
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Speaker, Common & Complex Title Issues: How to Spot, Fix and Resolve - Chairperson, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, April, 2013
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Speaker, Common & Complex Title Issues: Identifying the Issues and Navigating the Solutions - Chairperson, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program, April, 2014
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Speaker, Common & Complex Title Issues: You found the issue- now what? - Chairperson, May, 2015
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Speaker, Negotiating Purchase and Sales Agreements, Real Estate Bar Association Seminar, 2002
- Speaker, Buying and Selling The Subdivision House Under Construction-If You Build It We Will Close It (Or Try To): From the Seller's Perspective, Real Estate Bar Association Seminar, November, 2006
Pro Bono Activities
- Chairman, Town of Andover Elementary and Middle School Building Committee, 1999-2002
- CLASS, Inc., Chairman of the Board of Directors, 1996-1999
- CLASS, Inc., Member, Board of Directors, 1990 to 2002
- CLASS, Inc., Treasurer, 1995
- Service Club of Andover, Inc, Founding Member, 1993
- Service Club of Andover, Inc, Treasurer, 1994
- Service Club of Andover, Inc, Member of Board of Directors, 1993-2002
- Chairman, Town of Andover Elementary and Middle School Building Committee, 1999-2004
- Chairman, Town of the Andover School Facilities Task Force, February, 2007 to March, 2008
- Chairman, Town of Andover Bancroft School Building Committee, August, 2008 to November, 2012
- Member, Board of Directors, Lanam Club
- Recipient of Town of Andover Virginia Cole Community Service Award (May-2025)
- Recipient of Rotary Club of Andover’s Citizens Who Care Award (2003)
- Lawrence General Hospital, 2019 to December 2025
- Member, Town of Andover Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee, July 2016 to June 2025
- Member, West Elementary School Building Committee, April 2018 to June 2025
- Chair, Town of Andover High School Building Committee July, 2022 to December, 2024
- Chair, Town of Andover High School Facilities Study Committee, March 2018- present
- Chair, Town of Andover Bancroft School Building Committee, August, 2008 to November, 2012
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1977
- District of Columbia, 1980
- New Hampshire, 1986
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit
- U.S. District Court District of New Hampshire
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- District of Columbia Bar
- American Bar Association
- Real Estate Bar Association
- Super Lawyer, 2020, 2012, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Member of Abstract Club
- New Hampshire Bar Association: IOLTA & Title Companies Subcommittee, 2013
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