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Scott R. MacNeil

Associate Boston

Scott MacNeil is an Associate in Hinckley Allen’s Real Estate Group. Before joining Hinckley Allen, Scott was an in-house attorney at American Tower Corporation. In this role, Scott handled zoning matters for American Tower Corporation’s telecommunication sites throughout the United States. Prior to his time at American Tower Corporation, Scott was an Associate at the Law Offices of Peter A. Zahka II, P.C. where he represented developers before local zoning and planning boards in the Greater Boston Area.

Scott earned a B.A. from Saint Anselm College, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Associate (2022-Present)
  • American Tower Corporation
    • Attorney I – Zoning Team (2021-2022)
  • Law Offices of Peter A. Zahka, II, P.C.
    • Associate Attorney (2021)
    • Law Clerk (2018-2021)
  • LawServe (now MesaLaw)
    • Legal Intern (2015-2017)

Honors & Awards

  • Super Lawyers, Massachusetts
    • Rising Stars (2023)

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Diplomatic Observers
    • Assistant Director (2016)

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts

Newsroom

Publication

The Rise of Biometric Technology in Retail: Balancing Innovation and Compliance

"Biometrics" refers to the automated recognition of individuals through unique physical characteristics. While most of us are familiar with using biometric data, such as facial recognition on an iPhone, to unlock personal devices, many may not realize the …

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Policy, Practical, and Legal Challenges to Inclusionary Zoning

Timothy S. Hollister, Andrea L. Gomes, and Scott R. MacNeil prepared the latest resource manual, "Policy, Practical, and Legal Challenges to Inclusionary Zoning: A Resource Manual for NAHB Members," on inclusionary zoning for National Association of Home B…

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57 Hinckley Allen Lawyers Included in 2023 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

A total of 57 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2023, including those newly recognized as well as featured in Top Lists.Ger…

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Attorney Scott MacNeil Joins Hinckley Allen Real Estate Group

Scott MacNeil has joined Hinckley Allen as an associate in the real estate group at the firm’s Boston Office. Scott’s practice area is focused on zoning and permitting matters for real estate developers. Before joining Hinckley Allen, Scott was an in-h…