Joseph Shanahan
7 Brentwood Road
Chelmsford, Massachusetts 01824



ObjectiveTo utilize 25 years of successful experience in all aspects of real estate strategies and development, including site selection; sophisticated financial and land use analyses; due diligence/feasibility; concept land planning; permitting and acquisition; developer and tenant/purchaser negotiations, including preparation/interpretation of leases, purchase and sale agreements and closing documents; and project oversight to ensure regulatory compliance.
Experience2007 present Paul Finger Associates Waltham, MA
Associate

Responsible for project and budget management; oversight of staff; zoning and permit analyses; environmental assessments; review of site drawings; technical writing; coordination with clients, sub-consultants and federal, state and local regulatory agencies; presentations at public hearings; business development and preparation of proposals.
2004 - 2006 Performance Building Company, Inc. Lowell, MA
Manager
Identify and pursue land development opportunities, including establishment of relationships with outside agents and brokers. Negotiate acquisitions, by purchase or lease, including preparation and/or review of options, purchase and sale agreements and letters of intent. Ensure thorough due diligence for specific projects, including entitlement schedules, density yields and conceptual site plans. Prepare pro forma budgets and checklists and hire and oversee consultants to ensure timely progression of entitlement processes. Build rapport with officials and staff to track and drive permit processes. Establish relationships with communities and neighborhood groups to foster support for company projects. Coordinate closings with lenders and outside counsel and review documents in connection with purchase or lease of specific sites. Follow-thru on post-closing matters, including compliance with entitlements during construction, inspections and release of bonds. Participate in negotiations, preparation, review and interpretation of leases with anchor and other tenants. Participation in disposition of certain properties, including drafting of purchase and sale agreements and long-term leases.

1976 2002 Law Offices of Joseph Shanahan Chelmsford, MA
Real Estate Attorney
Conducted due diligence and project management through entitlement processes for over 2500 residential units in conventional subdivisions, condominiums, government-sponsored affordable rental projects, and adult communities. Participated in site selection, coordinated land acquisition and directed entitlement processes for National chains, including Budweiser, Hawthorne Suites, Mobil, Radisson Hotels, Sears, Sunoco and UPS; and regional chains, including Burger King, Dunkin Donuts, McDonalds and Stop & Shop Supermarkets. Coordinated architects, engineers and other consultants in developing written and oral presentations to local, state and federal regulatory agencies


1975 1976 Suffolk University Law School Boston, MA
Assistant Director of Development
Directed all activities in support of the Law School, including government-foundation-corporate grants and gifts, and developed first nationwide annual fund campaign structure.



Education
1972 1975 Suffolk University Law School Boston, MA
Juris Doctor Degree, was graduated Cum Laude
Suffolk University Trustee Scholarship (1972-1975)
Staff Member, Suffolk University Law Review
1968 1972 Suffolk University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Arts Degree, was graduated Summa Cum Laude
Most Outstanding Student Award
President, University Student Government
Activities

Former Clerk of the Corporation, Suffolk University (22 years)
Former Trustee, Suffolk University (24 years)
Former Director, Vice President and Treasurer, Vesper Country Club

Public Office
Interests Former Member, Board of Selectmen, Chelmsford, MA
Completed eight Boston Marathons, including 2008
Golf