Overview & Experience
Insights & Activities
Gary D. Buchman is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Department.
He concentrates his practice in commercial real estate leasing, development and financing, and in franchising transactions. Gary has handled the acquisition, development, financing, and leasing of retail shopping centers and office and retail properties. In addition, Gary represents clients in franchise development and registration.
Accolades
- Included in Massachusetts Super Lawyers
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America©
- Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated: A/V Preeminent®
Speaking Engagements & Publications
- “Open Permits Open the Door for Legal Complications in a Sale,” co-author, Banker & Tradesman, May 5, 2024
- “Lease Drafting in Massachusetts,” co-author, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, 4th Edition 2017, with 2020 Supplement
- “Evolution of the Health Club as a Tenant: Pros and Cons,” REBA News, January 2019
- “Formal Aspects of Leases,” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Lease Drafting in Massachusetts, 3rd ed., 2010
- “Formal Aspects of Leases,” Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Lease Drafting in Massachusetts, 2nd ed., 1st supplement, 2005
- “From Construction to Opening: Construction Issues in Commercial Leasing,” International Conference of Shopping Centers Boston Retail Leasing Symposium, International Conference of Shopping Centers, December 2002
Related Blog Posts
- Open Permits, Empty Pockets, February 22, 2024
- The Evolution of the Health Club as a Tenant in Retail and Mixed-Use Developments; Pros and Cons, October 17, 2018
- Percentage Rent: How it’s Calculated, April 8, 2016
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (“HVAC”), Solar and Other “Green” Heating Alternatives in Retail Leasing, April 10, 2014
- Letters of Credit versus Cash Security Deposits, March 19, 2013
- Negotiating Inclusions and Exclusions from Operating Expenses or Common Area Maintenance (CAM) Costs, November 7, 2012
- 5 Elements to Include in Collateral Assignment of Lease/Landlord’s Waiver, June 20, 2012
Memberships
Community Involvement
- Temple Emanuel (Newton, Massachusetts)
- Annual Appeal Committee
- Audit Committee
