Clive Martin's practice includes the many forms of litigation that arise in the real estate context, from title problems to development disputes and everything in between, with a particular focus on the law of condominiums. He also practices in the areas of creditors' rights, collection, and bankruptcy.
Mr. Martin is a skilled litigator who represents businesses, associations, lending institutions, and individuals in state and federal courts and before administrative boards and alternative dispute resolution forums. He regularly handles title claims, lender liability claims, condominium lawsuits, and lien priority actions as well as replevin, foreclosure, and secured claims. He also handles adversary proceedings in bankruptcy, including stay relief, fraudulent transfer, nondischargability, and avoidance claims. He is experienced in the assertion of creditors' critical prejudgment rights, including real estate and trustee attachments, reach and apply orders, and the appointment of keepers for contested assets.
Mr. Martin was born and raised in England, where he also attended college. He obtained his law degree after
Professional Associations
- Community Associations Institute, 1998 to present
- Real Estate Bar Association, Cochair of the Condominium Subcommittee
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
Experience
- Cambridge Glass Factory Condominium, Cambridge. Represents the trustees of this new 104-unit condominium in negotiations with the developer regarding construction defects during the conversion of this building into condominium units.
- Parkside Condominium, Boston. Represents the board of trustees in litigation involving unit owners, in interpretation of the condominium's documents and in municipal issues.
- Union Wharf Condominium, Boston. Provides legal services to the board of this 90-unit condominium on the Boston waterfront. The advice sought includes interpreting the condominium documents, handling the construction problems of a waterside community, advising on board members' fiduciary duties, reviewing contracts with vendors, and responding to unit owners' claims, management of staff, and all the legal issues that arise in the condominium.
- Millennium Place Ritz-Carlton, Boston. Represents the managers of this new 132-unit, north high-rise residential condominium at the Millennium Place Ritz-Carlton in Boston in all matters regarding its transition from developer control to unit owner control. The representation includes litigating on the construction of the parking garage and other claims against the developer for construction, engineering, and accounting deficiencies; negotiating management agreements with the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company; interacting with the residential and commercial units of the primary condominium; and advising the board on the myriad issues a luxury downtown condominium faces on a daily basis.
Publications & Presentations
Presentations
- "Litigating Real Estate Disputes: Recent Decisions, Practical Applications and a View from the Bench" (7/2008), Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, panel member
News
12.15.11, Boston Attorneys Coach Students to "Stand Up for Your Rights"
4.14.10, Robinson & Cole Attorney Chairs Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Program
8.08.08, Robinson & Cole Attorney Discusses Condo Litigation on MCLE Panel
7.29.08, Robinson & Cole Attorney Appointed Co-Chair of Condominium Sub-Committee
7.15.08, Robinson & Cole Attorney Celebrates His U.S. Citizenship