Eric W. Wodlinger

Director 

ewodlinger@rackemann.com

Tel: 617- 951-1136
Fax: 617- 542-7437

- Litigation

 

Education

Bar and Court Admissions

• Massachusetts, state and federal courts

Practice Focus

Mr. Wodlinger has substantial experience in both trial and appellate courts in zoning, subdivision, and land use cases, eminent domain, tax abatement and exemption matters, and private title and land use disputes.

Notable Experience

Mr. Wodlinger represents property owners and public institutions, including museums, hospitals, schools and colleges in obtaining development permits from municipalities and state agencies. He also serves as general counsel to the Cape Cod Commission and the Martha’s Vineyard Commission, and as special counsel on land use matters for a number of cities and towns in eastern Massachusetts.

Mr. Wodlinger is listed by "Best Lawyers in America" for eminent domain.

Background

Joined firm in 2007 as Director

Choate, Hall & Stewart, Boston, 1973-2007

Community Service Activities

Community Music Center of Boston, (former President)

Vineyard Youth Tennis, (Clerk & Board Member)

Professional Activities

• Boston Bar Association, Land Use and Environmental Committees

Publications

“Reforming the Appeals Procedure Under Local Wetlands Bylaws”, Landplanner Magazine, 1998

“Municipal Impact Fees in Massachusetts”, 88 Mass. Law Review 131 (2004), co-author with Lawrence Friedman

“Navigating the Eminent Domain Process”, Lecturer at Mass. Continuing Legal Education Seminar, December 6, 2006