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Ellen concentrates her practice in all aspects of commercial real estate: acquisitions and sales, development, leasing and financing. She has an extensive land use practice that includes zoning, subdivision, project permitting and environmental matters.
She also has substantial experience in the area of development and financing of affordable housing, utilizing funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency and various other governmental and quasi-governmental agencies.
In addition, she represents various institutional lenders and borrowers in both construction and permanent financing.
Ellen represents developers, owners, and operators of real estate. Her clients include national retailers and franchisees, national telecommunications companies, developers of senior housing projects, including assisted living and independent living facilities, manufacturers, and various not-for-profit agencies.
Education and Background
J. D., Western New England College, 1988
B. S., Education, Pennsylvania State University, 1977
Associate, 1988, and Partner, since 1995, Shatz, Schwartz and Fentin, P.C.
Prior to completing law school, Ellen was a teacher and commercial banker.
Professional and Community Activities
Member, Massachusetts Bar, International Council of Shopping Centers
Board Member, Springfield Chamber of Commerce, Springfield Technical Community College Foundation, Community Music School of Springfield, Springfield Jewish Federation, Pioneer Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, and various other community not-for-profit organizations.
Member, Longmeadow Zoning Board of Appeals, Community United Way of Pioneer Valley Community Investment Committee and Member and Past President of the Springfield Rotary Club. | 