Haven Realty Trust v. Corrigan, et al. stresses the importance of precise language when dealing with rights of first refusal. George said that the decision of the case was the only possible result “given a line of cases holding that if the parties to an agreement do not know what they are buying...
Partners Noel DiCarlo & Dominic Poncia recognized as 2025 Super Lawyers
Congratulations to partners Noel Di Carlo and Dominic Poncia for being recognized yet again in the 2025 edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers!
This exclusive honor highlights the top 5% of attorneys in Massachusetts. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service that...
New Massachusetts Regulation Strengthens Home Buyer Protections
On October 15, 2025, a pivotal regulation under the Affordable Homes Act took effect in Massachusetts, reshaping the norms of residential real estate transactions. Partners Noel DiCarlo and Dominic Poncia were heavily involved in their capacity as president and chair of conveyancing of the The...
Noel DiCarlo speaks at Suffolk Universoty School of Law
Partner and REBA president Noel DiCarlo, joined a panel of accomplished real estate law practitioners last night at Suffolk Law, speaking at the Fall Panel hosted by the Suffolk Real Estate Law Society.
She shared insights on building a meaningful career in real estate law, the value of...
Partner Dominic Poncia Receives the Emerging Leader Award
WDP was proud to attend the The Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts Spring Conference yesterday, where Partner Dominic Poncia was honored with the Emerging Leader Award — a prestigious recognition celebrating rising leaders who exemplify exceptional involvement, collegiality, ethics,...
FBI Issues Warning about Title Fraud
Important FBI Alert: The Rise of Quit Claim Deed Fraud
Attention Property Owners and Real Estate Professionals: The FBI Boston Division is issuing a critical warning regarding an increase in quit claim deed fraud—a sophisticated scam targeting landowners and property investors alike....





