John’s practice is focused on real estate matters representing a wide range of commercial real estate issues including acquisition, development, zoning and permitting matters, and leasing of commercial property.
Professionals The Team Behind the Results
Credentials
Work Experience
- Hinckley Allen
- Partner (2006-Present)
- Of Counsel (2003-2005)
- Tillinghast Licht Perkins Smith Cohen, LLP
- Partner (1998-2003)
- Kaplin Stewart Mellof Reitert Stein, P.C.
- (1996-1998)
Honors & Awards
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Best Lawyers in America® (2012-2024)
- Lawyer of the Year (2015)
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Real Estate Law
- Chambers USA America's Leading Lawyers for the category of Real Estate
- Martindale-Hubbell® BV Peer Review Rating, Recipient
Charitable & Civic Involvement
- Associate Judge of the City of Cranston Municipal Court (2017-2018)
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
- Rhode Island Bar Association
Bar Memberships
- New Jersey, 1996
- Pennsylvania, 1996
- Rhode Island, 1998
- New Hampshire, 2020
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Publication
The Impact of Rhode Island’s New Land Use Laws on Property Owners
During the 2023 legislative session, the Rhode Island legislature enacted a package of sweeping changes to Rhode Island’s zoning and land use laws. The goal: streamline housing development permitting in Rhode Island, resulting in increased production. Ma…
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The New Year Brings New Land Use Court to Rhode Island
Effective January 1, 2024, Rhode Island has a newly created Superior Court Land Use Calendar open for business. This specialized Calendar is designed to expedite judicial review of land use matters, including decisions of local boards with respect to speci…
Firm News
Hinckley Allen Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America® 2024
A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…
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67 Hinckley Allen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America® 2023
Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that 67 attorneys are recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including 5 “Lawyers of the Year.” Best Lawyers® has also recognized 24 Hinckley Allen attorneys in their “Ones to Watch” …
Case Study
Building for the Better: Amazon's new Facility in Johnston, RI
Hinckley Allen client Bluewater Property Group (“BPG”) is a dynamic investment, development and operating platform serving customers across the Northeastern United States, with a deliberate focus on identifying and capitalizing on unique investment opp…
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Permitting of a new national pharmacy store in Woonsocket, RI
Hinckley Allen represented a national pharmacy chain in the permitting of a new store in Woonsocket, RI that was met with significant neighborhood opposition. Our work includes successful representation of our client before the City Council, Zoning Board o…