Elisabeth C. Goodman - a North Adams, Massachusetts (MA) Real Estate – Permitting, Development, Condominium Associations Lawyer

North Adams Real Estate – Permitting, Development, Condominium Associations Lawyer

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

Real Estate – Permitting, Development, Condominium Associations 40%
Real Estate Closings - General 30%
Estate Planning 10%
Probate/Estate Administration 10%
Municipal/Governmental Districts 10%

Attorney Information

Overview

I have a strong interest in governmental policy and real property laws. While in law school, I represented indigent tenants in court. After my clerkship in the D.C. Superior Court, I moved to Massachusetts. Later we moved back to the Berkshires to raise our children here. I have been able to work on a number of large land use matters. I had the opportunity to work on the “Big Dig” project as Acting Chief Counsel. My firm represented the City of Pittsfield in the PCB cleanup negotiations with GE. Also, I have had the pleasure of teaching courses in our local colleges on land use and planning.

I am an active participant in my community, having served as a board member of a number of nonprofit organizations including past President of the Williamstown Chamber of Commerce, as Co-President and Board member of Greylock A Better Chance, Inc., on the Mount Greylock Regional School District Building Committee, the SEE Fund and the GAP Fund, Chair of the Williamstown Finance Committee and President of the board of Northern Berkshire Habitat for Humanity. I am the elected Moderator for the Town of Williamstown.

I am honored to work with the experienced and conscientious attorneys at Donovan O'Connor & Dodig, LLP.

Education

Legal Education
- American University, Washington College of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
  J.D.
  Honors: magna cum laude
  Law Review: American University Law Review, 1982 - 1983
Non Legal Education
- Rutgers College, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1979
  B.A
  Honors: with honors
  Major: Political Science and History

Past Positions

Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project, Acting Chief Counsel, 1989 - 1992
Cain, Hibbard & Myers, PC, Partner, 2014 - 2025

References

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Sherwood Forest Lake District
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Pittsfield Economic Development Agency
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Town of Richmond, MA
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Green River Regenerative Farm, Inc.
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Pro Bono Activities

Elected Moderator Town of Williamstown, 2023 - Present

Representative Clients

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Otis Wood Lands Club, Inc.
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Town of Richmond, MA
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Target
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Central Berkshire Habitat for Humanity, Inc.

Published Works

Articles

MCLE Commercial Real Estate Practice in MA, Chapter 1 Zoning and Subdivision Laws (2d Ed. 2023)

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, 1984

Other Affiliations

Massachusetts Bar Association
Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association
Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association
Massachusetts Moderators Association

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North Adams, MA

1330 Mass MoCA Way
North Adams, MA 01247 - 2453

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Phone: 413-663-3200

Fax: 413-663-7970

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Website: https://www.docatty.com

Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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