Jonathan D. Tamkin’s practice focuses on business and corporate law and in commercial real estate. Jon, who was a founding partner in Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP in Newton, Massachusetts before becoming a partner at Dalton & Finegold LLP, has decades of sophisticated experience working both as an in-house counsel to a large media company, acting as outside corporate counsel to a variety of businesses, representing clients in business and corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions and with commercial real estate transactions, retail, office and industrial leasing, commercial lending for both lenders and borrowers, and representing nonprofit organizations.
Jon has been honored as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Corporate Law for many years and by Boston Magazine in its annual list of Top Lawyers in Real Estate.
Jonathan Tamkin received his B.A. in political science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and his juris doctor, cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. Jon is admitted to the bars of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the State of New Hampshire, the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts and United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit.
During law school, Jon worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts House of Representatives, Committee on The Judiciary, as a Research Analyst. Jon served as a Law Clerk to the Justices of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Appeals Court and was Associate Corporate Counsel in the legal department of National Amusements, Inc., a motion picture, and entertainment company headquartered in Massachusetts and which is the parent company of Viacom, Inc. At National Amusements, his experiences included all phases of corporate law, securities regulation and business transactions and commercial real estate development. Jon later worked as corporate counsel for a real estate development and management firm and then formed a law firm with several former legal associates at National Amusements before forming Tamkin & Hochberg LLP in 1995.
Jon is involved in a wide variety of political, charitable and community activities. He presently serves as the Chair of the Town of Needham’s Zoning Board of Appeals, as a Court appointed Guardian ad litem in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court, is a member of Massachusetts Bar Association, the Board of Directors of the Needham Community Television Development Corporation, which operates the Needham Channel and served for nine years as the organization’s President, is a member of the UMass Amherst Pond Club and is a Lifetime Member of the UMass Amherst Alumni Association. Jon has been honored as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer in Corporate Law for many years and by Boston Magazine in its annual list of Top Lawyers, in Real Estate.
Jon was the Founder, and served as the President and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Friends of Needham Hockey, Inc., and for many years served as the Chairman of the Town of Needham’s Cable Television Advisory Committee where he directed the Town of Needham’s negotiation and/or execution of cable television licenses with Comcast, AT&T, RCN, Verizon and other cable providers . Jon was a member of the Board of Advisors of the Greater Boston YMCA’s Summer Camping Division, served as the President of the Variety Club of New England, the Massachusetts Chapter of the entertainment industries’ international children’s charity, as a member of the Jimmy Fund Advisory Counsel and was a founding Member of the Board of Directors of The Coolidge Corner Theater Foundation, Inc. Jon served for ten years as an elected Town Meeting Member in Needham, Massachusetts.
Jon and his wife Cindy met in High School and have four children.
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Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in Expansion to Omaha, Nebraska and
West Fargo, North Dakota.
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent hockey
retailer Pure Hockey, in assisting with its
expansion of hockey retail operations nationally, and in bringing the company’s first stores
to Nebraska and North Dakota. Pure Hockey acquired Omaha based sporting goods
retailer, Off the Bench Sports Gear, and along with the acquisition of the various business
assets, Tamkin represented the client in the assignment and amendment of a lease for
their new retail store located at 5413 South 72nd Street in Omaha. Tamkin was assisted by
David Hohman, Esq. of the Fitzgerald Schorr law firm in Omaha. Jonathan D. Tamkin also
managed the negotiation and drafting of the lease for a new Pure Hockey store located at
the “Envy the Lights” shopping center in West Fargo, North Dakota. Tamkin worked
with Patrick Paladino of Newmark in Boston, and Attorneys Andrew Smith and R.J. Pathroff
of the Vogel Law Firm in Fargo and Bismark.
POSTED: 2025-04-15 08:30:03
Tamkin & Hochberg represents local not-for-profit organizations in commercial
leasing
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg LLP represented Meeting House Child Care Center,
a Newton based non-profit early care and education center now in its 35th year, in the
negotiation, drafting and entry into a new long-term lease with the First Baptist Church in
Newton, at 848 Beacon Street Newton, MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg LLP also represented Waltham,
Massachusetts based non-profit, Healthy Waltham, which is dedicated to improving the
health and wellness of underserved and low-income populations, in the negotiation,
drafting and entry into a new long-term lease at 123 Felton Street, Waltham, MA for the
organization’s offices and also as home for the Healthy Waltham Community Market.
POSTED: 2024/09/05 14:13
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in Expansion to Georgia, Iowa and
Arizona
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP has continued to represent hockey
retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations nationally, bringing the company’s first stores to Georgia, Iowa and
Arizona. Pure Hockey acquired
North Georgia Hockey’s retail store located in the Atlanta suburb of Roswell, JT’s Slap Shot store in Urbandale, Iowa
and the three
Behind the Mask stores with locations in Scottsdale, Peoria and Gilbert, Arizona. Along
with the acquisition of the various business assets, Tamkin & Hochberg managed the
negotiation of the assignment and amendment of leases for each of their new retail stores.
POSTED: 2024-07-25 08:58:39
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represents Rusty Lantern Markets in New Hampshire
Expansion
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, Rusty Lantern Markets, an operator of
branded convenience stores and fueling stations throughout New England. Tamkin &
Hochberg provided legal counsel to Rusty Lantern Markets in its entry into leases for the
Company’s new stores in North Hampton and Seabrook, New Hampshire as well the entry
into dealer supply and related agreements and loan facilities.
POSTED: 2024-07-18 08:02:36
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represents Rusty Lantern Markets
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, Rusty Lantern Markets, an operator of
branded convenience stores and fueling stations throughout New England. Tamkin &
Hochberg provided legal counsel to Rusty Lantern Markets in its entry into new leases for
the Company’s stores in Turner, West Paris, and Livermore Falls, Maine which called for the
remodeling and reopening of each store using the Company’s next-generation design.
Tamkin & Hochberg advised the client with the negotiation and drafting of the several
leases and the entry into dealer supply and related agreements and loan facilities.
POSTED: 2024-02-02 12:51:27
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Boston Light & Sound Inc. in Real Estate Sale, Lease
Back and Relocation
Tamkin & Hochberg LLP recently completed their work in assisting their long term clients,
Future Lite Realty Trust and Boston Light & Sound in the sale and lease back of Boston
Light & Sound’s decades owned 35,000 sf national headquarters, assembly and warehouse
facility at 290 North Beacon Street in Boston and their relocation to a
new state of the art facility in Malden, Massachusetts. Boston
Light & Sound is the nation’s leader of arts and entertainment technology. Tamkin &
Hochberg law partner Jonathan Tamkin managed all aspects of the real estate sale and
leasing transactions. More details available here.
POSTED: 2024-01-12 09:18:54
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Professional Fire Services and Professional Fire
Systems in Asset Sale
Tamkin & Hochberg LLP congratulates their clients, Professional Fire Services, LLC and
Professional Fire Systems, Inc, in their acquisition by Impact Fire, a Texas based national
provider of fire sprinkler design, installation, inspection, and repair. Professional Fire has
become one of the preeminent names in sprinkler and other water-based services in
Massachusetts and New England. Tamkin & Hochberg corporate law partner Jonathan
Tamkin managed all aspects of the asset sale and also the leaseback of the clients’
Southborough, Massachusetts facility. Many thanks for the assistance of Jeffrey Muir of
Sinclair Advisors, Mark Clausen CPA, and Attorney Mary McCooe of Maselan & Jones.
POSTED: 2024-01-08 10:59:59
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP Leasing of Clinical Center in Sharon, Massachusetts
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, Proven Behavior Solutions a provider of speech,
behavior and occupational training services to children, adolescents, and young adults
diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Greater Boston area, in opening a new
clinical center in Sharon, Massachusetts. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP managed all aspects of
the drafting and negotiation of long-term commercial lease, title matters, the negotiation
and drafting subordination agreements with lenders and other ancillary agreements.
POSTED: 2023-08-15 08:25:20
Tamkin & Hochberg Represent Rusty Lantern Markets in Opening of New
Convenience Store
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP would like to congratulate it’s long term client and friends at Rusty Lantern Markets (LinkedIn) which
owns and operates stores in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island on
the opening of their newest convenience store and Irving Oil branded gas station in
Loudon, New Hampshire. Jonathan Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, represented the client
in the negotiation, drafting and execution of a ground lease, obtaining easement rights, a
sublease, dealer supply agreements and the client’s bank financing to support the
development, construction and operation of this beautiful new store. Make sure to stop by
on the way to, or from, the Lakes Region or the New Hampshire Speedway.
POSTED: 2023-06-15 08:36:58
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in North Carolina Acquisition and
Opening of 3 Stores
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP has continued to represent hockey
retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations nationally. Pure Hockey has acquired the assets of the well-known
Raleigh, N.C. area hockey retailer Five Hole
Sports. Along with the acquisition of the business assets, Tamkin & Hochberg
managed the assignment and amendment of leases for their new retail stores in the South
Hills Shopping Center in Raleigh, in the Wake Competition Center in Morrisville, N.C. and in
the Polar Ice Arena in Wake Forrest, N.C.
POSTED: 2023-05-02 10:02:42
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in Expansion to Las Vegas
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent hockey
retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations nationally. Pure Hockey recently acquired the assets of the wellknown Las Vegas hockey retailer The Penalty Box. Along with the acquisition of the
business assets, Tamkin & Hochberg managed the amendment and assignment of the
lease for their new retail store on Wagon Trail Ave in Las Vegas. A full press release is available online.
POSTED: 2023-04-18 08:46:00
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in Duluth, Minnesota Acquisition
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent hockey
retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of hockey retail operations nationally. Pure Hockey acquired the assets of the well-known Duluth Hockey Company (formerly
Stauber Brothers) and their retail store located on Maple Grove Road in Duluth, Minnesota.
Along with the acquisition of the business assets, Tamkin & Hochberg managed the
negotiation and execution of a new lease. Full press release and
additional news coverage are available online at Pure Hockey and Fox 21 Duluth.
POSTED: 2023-04-11 08:55:37
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Seller in $25,000,000 Equity Sale
Tamkin & Hochberg partner Jonathan D. Tamkin successfully represented the owner of a
Northeast based security provider in a $25,000,000 sale of 100% of the client’s equity in the
company. Tamkin & Hochberg, working with the Seller’s investment banking team
represented the client in the negotiation of the LOI, the conduct of all due diligence, the
negotiation of a Securities Purchase Agreement, the formation of a new holding entity, the
preparation and the negotiation of a Contribution and Exchange Agreement, the conversion
of a Massachusetts corporation into a Delaware limited liability company, and negotiation
of an LLC operating agreement for the client’s rolled equity investment in the new operating
entity as well as a variety of related corporate work, all as part of an F-Reorganization.
POSTED: 2023-02-13 11:17:15
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Swim and Gymnastics Schools in Asset Sale and
Lease Back
Tamkin & Hochberg corporate law partner Jonathan D. Tamkin, represented the owners of
Little Flippers Swim Schools, with locations in both Natick and Winchester,
Massachusetts, and Planet Gymnastics in Natick, Massachusetts, in an asset sale to Emler
Swim Schools of Dallas, Texas. Tamkin & Hochberg, working with the Seller’s accounting
team, represented the client in the negotiation of the LOI, the conduct of all due diligence,
the negotiation of an Asset Purchase Agreement and related agreements, and the drafting,
negotiation and execution of multiple long term commercial leases with the client’s real
estate affiliates.
POSTED: 2023-02-07 13:21:30
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Seller of Fine Arts Theatre in Maynard,
Massachusetts
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the Estate of the late
owner who 10 years ago purchased, rehabilitated and saved the iconic Fine Arts Theatre
first opened in 1949 and located in Maynard Massachusetts and which is comprised of a
modern 3 screen movie theatre and adjacent ice cream shoppe. Tamkin & Hochberg
managed all aspects of the asset sale, the sale of the real estate and beer and wine
license, to the new owners who plan to continue to preserve and operate the movie
theatre as a treasured community resource.
POSTED: 2022-04-04 13:38:52
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Purchaser of Camp Robindel for Girls Located on
Lake Winnipesaukee in Moultonborough, New Hampshire.
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the purchasers of Camp
Robindel for Girls located on 76 acres on Lake Winnipesauke in Moultonborough New
Hampshire. Camp Robindel has been a cherished summer destination for girls and their
families since 1951 and the purchase ensures the camp’s future for generations to come.
Jonathan Tamkin, who is also a member of the New Hampshire bar, represented the
purchasers in all aspects of the asset sale, due diligence and all corporate matters, and
was assisted by conveyancing counsel on the real estate acquisition.
POSTED: 2022-03-07 09:00:02
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in Acquisition of Pittsburgh, PA based
KoSports Hockey
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent TSG
Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of hockey retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations. Pure Hockey recently acquired the assets of the well-known
Pittsburgh PA hockey retailer KoSports Hockey. Along with the acquisition of the business
assets, Tamkin & Hochberg negotiated a new lease for Pure Hockey’s new retail store in
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. For the full press release see: https://www.prlog.org/12905190-pure-hockey-acquires-kosportshockey.html
POSTED: 2022-02-28 10:44:56
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represents Neutrasafe Corporation in its acquisition by
Emerson Swan
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Neutrasafe Corporation
(Neutrasafe) in a recent equity sale to Emerson Swan, Inc., which is owned by The Swan
Group, one of the largest manufacturers’ representative organizations in the country and
based in Greater Boston. Neutrasafe is an innovative manufacturer of superior
condensate neutralizers, neutralizing condensate pumps, and system feeders for the HVAC
industry based out of southern Massachusetts. Jeff Muir and Beacon Equity Advisors, Inc.
served as transaction advisor to Neutrasafe. https://beaconequityadvisors.com/success-stories/neutra-safe/
POSTED: 2021-11-01 14:30:08
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP Represents New England Based Third Party Administrator in
Sale of Pension, Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Plan Administration Business
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its long-time client, a
provider of full-service design, implementation, and annual administration of qualified
pension, profit sharing and 401(k) plans serving New England, in a seller-financed asset
sale in connection with the retirement of its owner. The sale involved the sale of assets,
hiring of employees, the assignment of the company lease, employment and consulting
agreements as well as the negotiation of secured financing for the sale.
POSTED: 2021-10-26 00:00:06
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents Pure Hockey in its Acquisition of Duluth, Minnesota
Retail Hockey Business
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent TSG
Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of hockey retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations throughout the country. Pure Hockey recently acquired the assets
of the well-known Duluth, Minnesota-based hockey retailer Stauber Brothers, Inc. d/b/a
“Duluth Hockey Company”. Along with the acquisition of the business assets, Tamkin &
Hochberg negotiated and drafted a new long term lease for Pure Hockey’s new retail store
in Duluth, Minnesota. https://duluthhockeycompany.com/
POSTED: 2021-10-19 13:34:11
Tamkin & Hochberg Represents New York Based Lumber and Building Material
Dealer’s Expansion into Massachusetts.
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg LLP served as Massachusetts counsel for
Riverhead Building Supply Corp’s (RBS) acquisition of all of the assets of Taunton,
Massachusetts based Mozzone Lumber Company and the purchase of its real estate
holdings. New York based RBS is a 19 unit lumber and building materials dealer with
operations in New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island and now with their first location in
Taunton, Massachusetts. Tamkin & Hochberg worked closely with Riverhead’s General
Counsel and operations team on a variety of matters in connection with both the asset
purchase and the purchase of the 7.8 acre as of land and buildings where Mozzone
Lumber’s business operations were located. See also https://lbmjournal.com/riverhead-building-supply-acquires-mozzonelumber-in-massachusetts/
POSTED: 2021-10-14 13:09:04
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP Serves as Real Estate Counsel in Connection with Sale of
Mid-Cape Home Centers
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP acted as real estate counsel in
connection with its long-time client’s sale of its lumber and building material business to
US LMB. a leading distributor of specialty building materials in the United States, while the
client retained ownership of the real estate where the business locations are
located. Tamkin & Hochberg drafted and negotiated long-term commercial leases for the
business’ locations in Middleborough, Falmouth, South Dennis, Orleans and Wellfleet
Massachusetts. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-lbm-acquires-
massachusetts-mid-cape-home-centers-301367511.html
POSTED: 2021-10-02 00:00:00
Ground Lease Retail Bank Branch
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a commercial
landlord in the drafting and negotiation of a long-term ground lease for a new retail bank
branch located in Metrowest Boston, Massachusetts. Our representation also included the
negotiation of a subordination, attornment and non-disturbance agreement with the
tenant’s mortgagee, title work, and assisting in due diligence on behalf of the landlord.
POSTED: 2020-09-13 14:51:10
Tamkin & Hochberg LLP Borrower’s Counsel For $ 20,000,000 LOC
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a multi-state West
Coast based business, involved in the petroleum industry, as borrower’s Massachusetts
counsel in closing, and then in modifying, a Twenty Million Dollars ($20,000,000.00) a line
of credit with a National lender. Our representation included the negotiation of all loan
documents related to the transaction, and modification, corporate work in order for
lender’s counsel to document the loan, assisting the client in providing due diligence
materials to the Lender and issuing enforceability opinions working in conjunction with
counsel in other states.
POSTED: 2020-09-07 09:13:02
3 New Pure Hockey Store Leases
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client,
TSG Enterprises, LL,C the parent company of Pure Hockey, in its continued national growth
with the entry into retail leases for new stores in Farmington (Hartford), Connecticut,
Lynnwood (Seattle), Washington and San Marcos (San Diego ), California. Tamkin &
Hochberg, LLP managed all aspects of the drafting and negotiation of long-term retail
leases, title matters, the negotiation and drafting subordination agreements with lenders
and other ancillary agreements.
POSTED: 2020-08-31 07:05:53
Convenience Store and Branded Gas Station. Acquisitions and Development
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client, Rusty Lantern Markets, an operator of
branded convenience stores and gas stations throughout New England. Tamkin &
Hochberg provided legal counsel to Rusty Lantern Markets in its acquisition and
development of convenience stores and branded gas stations in Sabattus, Maine,
Brockton, Massachusetts and Attleboro, Massachusetts. These transactions involved the
required corporate work, Dealer Supply Agreements under the PMPA with petroleum
suppliers, the negotiation of long term retail leases and related real estate agreements and
obtaining bank financing to support the development, equipment acquisition and
operations of the client’s business.
POSTED: 2020-08-24 08:00:27
Acquisition of Sporting Goods Retail Operation and Commercial Property
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent TSG
Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of hockey retailer Pure Hockey, in its expansion of
hockey retail operations throughout the country. TSG Enterprises, LLC acquired the assets
of a Minnesota-based hockey retailer. Along with the acquisition of the business assets,
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP negotiated and drafted a new shopping center lease for the
client’s retail store.
POSTED: 2020-01-08 10:22:03
Equity Financing Transaction
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a rapidly expanding East
Coast based personal care company in an equity finance transaction with a foreign private
equity firm. The client sold a large share in its business, reorganized its corporate structure
and transferred all contracts and leases to raise capital to fund its continued National
expansion.
POSTED: 2020-01-03 10:21:17
Shopping Center and Retail Leases
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its long term
client, TSG Enterprises, LL,C the parent company of Pure Hockey, in its continued national
growth with the entry into various shopping center and retail leases in Seattle, Washington;
Tampa, Florida; Clifton Park, New York; Nashua, New Hampshire; Blaine , Minnesota,
Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and in the new St. Louis Blues Arena in St. Louis, Missouri. Tamkin
& Hochberg, LLP managed all aspects of the drafting and negotiation of long-term retail
leases, title matters, the negotiation and drafting subordination agreements with lenders
and other ancillary agreements.
POSTED: 2019-12-30 10:27:16
Acquisition and Development of Convenience Stores and Gas Stations
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client, a
large, regional operator of convenience stores and gas stations in the acquisition of existing
operations throughout New England. The client recently completed the acquisition of two
gas station/convenience stores in Maine. These transactions involved the asset purchase
of the existing businesses, the negotiation of subleases and supply agreements, as well as
representing the client in its financing to fund the redevelopment of the sites and
businesses.
POSTED: 2019-12-26 10:20:08
Food Manufacturing Facility Lease, Chelsea, MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, a National food
manufacturer located in the negotiation and entry into a lease for a new 62,000 square foot
state of the art food processing and manufacturing facility near Boston, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2019-12-23 10:26:35
Acquisition of Liquor License
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, a large, regional operator of convenience
stores and gas stations in the acquisition of a liquor license for its store located in
Southeastern Massachusetts and in connection with all approvals by the municipality and
the Massachusetts ABCC.
POSTED: 2019-12-18 10:18:46
Convenience Store and Gas Station Leasing
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client, a
large, regional operator of convenience stores and gas stations in the negotiation and
drafting of commercial lease agreements throughout New England. The client has entered
into commercial leases for new locations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, Augusta, Maine,
and Yarmouth, Maine.
POSTED: 2019-12-16 10:25:45
Asset Acquisition of Building Material Supply Company and Commercial Real Estate
Property
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, a regional multi
location building material and lumber supply company in the acquisition of substantially
all of the assets of a competitor. Along with the assets of the business, the client
purchased the real estate associated with the business. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP
represented the client in the purchase of this 3 plus acre commercial property in
Massachusetts and in connection with the financing of the asset and real estate
acquisitions.
POSTED: 2019-12-11 10:17:18
Commercial Real Estate Leasing
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client, a
commercial real estate landlord with properties in the Greater Boston area, including in
Allston, Brighton and Newton, in the negotiation and drafting of various commercial real
estate leases. Such leases have included restaurant leases, national retail chains, as well
as other retail leases, including a nail salon, a smoke shop, and an education facility.
POSTED: 2019-12-09 10:25:01
Asset Sale of Orthodontics Practice
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, a sizeable
Massachusetts orthodontics practice, in an asset sale to a long-time associate of the
practice. The sale involved the transfer of employees, the transfer of leases for the
practice’s multiple locations, employment agreements as well as the negotiation of seller
financing and intercreditor agreements.
POSTED: 2019-11-27 10:14:27
Asset Sale of Property Management Business
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, a Cape Cod based property management
company in the sale of substantially all of its assets.
POSTED: 2019-12-04 10:15:33
Solar Leases
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its client, the owner of two
large commercial real estate and warehouse properties on Cape Cod, in leasing its rooftop
space on both properties for the installation and operation of large solar facilities.
POSTED: 2019-12-02 10:24:07
Anaheim, California Commercial Real Estate Purchase
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its longtime client in its
purchase of a multi parcel commercial property in Anaheim, California. Tamkin &
Hochberg, LLP managed all aspects of due diligence, title, financing, leasing and the
drafting and negotiation of acquisition documentation for the transaction assisted by local
counsel in Los Angeles.
POSTED: 2019-11-27 10:23:21
Retail Leases, Pure Hockey, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah
and Minnesota
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its long term client
TSG Enterprises, LLC the parent company of Pure Hockey. in its continued growth with the
entry into multiple new or amended and extended retail leases in multiple locations in
Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah and Minnesota, including the
drafting and negotiation of leases, subordination and other ancillary agreements. Tamkin &
Hochberg has served as TSG’s outside counsel since its formation in 2003.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:41:29
Dental Practice Lease, Dorchester, MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its long term client
Folan Family Dental in the negotiation and execution of a new lease for its new state of the
art dental practice offices located on Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:39:53
Affordable Housing Development Project, Chapter 40B, Southeastern
Massachusetts
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its real estate developer
client in its acquisition of commercial land and its re-development into an affordable
housing project in Southeastern Massachusetts under a comprehensive permit under G.L.
c 40B allowing for the construction of more than 55 residential apartments.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:36:46
Studio Lease, The Finery, Boylston Street, Boston MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its client The Finery
in the negotiation and execution of a new lease for its new laser tattoo removal studio
located on Boylston Street in Boston. The Finery owns and operates studios in
Massachusetts. Maine. New York and Pennsylvania.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:35:31
Fitness Studio Lease, Newton, MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its client Elm Border
LLC in the lease of a fitness studio to Fit 4 Personal Training in the client’s new mixed used
building located on Elm Street in West Newton, MA
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:34:26
International Food Distributor, Refinancing of Credit Facilities, Greater Boston, MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented client an
international importer and distributor of food products in the increase and refinancing of
certain of its credit facilities.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:30:19
Chiropractic Practice, Partnership Equity Purchase, Boston MA
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its long term client
in the negotiation and execution of the purchase of a departing partner’s equity interest in
an established chiropractic practice in downtown Boston, Massachusetts
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:29:14
Asset Purchase, Greater Boston, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Service
Provider
Jonathan D, Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented its existing client, a
large provider of residential and commercial heating fuel and HVAC equipment sales and
services, in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and ongoing business of a wellknown and highly regarded competitor, including, as part of the transaction, the leasing of multiple industrial facilities, employment agreements with the selling company’s principals and staff, the formation of multiple entities for a streamlined corporate structure and the
financing of the acquisition with a regional commercial lender.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:27:04
Acquisition Development and Leasing Convenience Store/Gas Stations, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP have continued to represent its client, a
growing private branded chain of convenience stores/gas stations in its acquisition,
development and establishment of multiple new locations in New Hampshire,
Massachusetts and Maine. Our representation included all required corporate work, title,
environmental review, the negotiation and/or assumption of existing stores, Dealer Supply
Agreements under the PMPA with petroleum suppliers, the negotiation of long term retail
leases, subleases and related real estate agreements and all bank financing to support the
development, equipment acquisition and operations of the business.
POSTED: 2018-10-16 13:33:00
Pure Hockey Acquisition of Bauer Hockey’s “Own The Moment” Retail Stores
Jonathan D. Tamkin of Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented long term client, TSG
Enterprises, LLC the parent company of Pure Hockey, in its acquisition of both of Bauer Hockey’s “Own The Moment”
retail stores located in Bloomington, Minnesota and Burlington, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2018-04-26 18:18:46
Tamkin & Hochberg LLP Represents Seller of Development Property in Allston.
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg LLP recently represented the seller in a
transaction involving the sale of three separate development sites on Cambridge Street in
the Allston section of Boston. All three sites were acquired from the longtime owner of the
property. The sites include a 54,000-square-foot building at 334 Cambridge Street, 0.42
acres of developable land at 372 Cambridge Street fronting onto Harvard Avenue and 0.46
acres of developable land at 4-20 Braintree Street.
2017-10-24 15:13:01
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represents Control Consultants, Inc. in its acquisition by
Kele, Inc.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Control Consultants, Inc. (CCI) in its recent
acquisition by Kele, Inc. of Memphis, Tenn which is owned by private equity firm Snow
Phipps, LLC. . CCI is the premier controls distributor in the Greater New England area,
specializing in HVAC systems and controls across a spectrum of facility types including
commercial buildings, schools, universities, government facilities and retail locations.
Blank Rome, LLP. acted as legal counsel to Kele and Beacon Equity Advisors, Inc. served as
the financial advisor to CCI.
POSTED: 2017-10-10 13:03:41
Pure Hockey, Asset Purchase of Total Hockey
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented its longtime client, TSG Enterprises, LLC, the parent
company of hockey and lacrosse retailers Pure Hockey, Hockey Giant and Comlax, in its
acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Total Hockey, Inc. a Missouri-based hockey
and lacrosse retail chain. The acquisition closed on August 5, 2016, and included Pure
Hockey assuming leases for 23 Total Hockey stores, an office and distribution center and
several e commerce sites as part of Total Hockey’s Chapter 11 proceeding.
With the closing of the Total Hockey acquisition, and its recent acquisition of Hockey Giant
in late 2015, TSG Enterprises, based in Holliston, Massachusetts, operates 54 stores
across the United States and now enters new markets including Missouri, Illinois,
Minnesota, Michigan, Maryland, Utah, and Colorado. TSG Enterprises continues to be the
largest ice hockey retailer in the United States, with a strong presence in both physical and
internet retail operations.
Jonathan D. Tamkin and Tamkin & Hochberg, have served as primary outside counsel to
TSG Enterprises since its formation in 2003 and served as lead counsel on all retail lease
acquisitions in connection with the transaction along with the transaction’s financing and
with corporate matters related to the acquisition.
Read the full press release here.
POSTED: 2016-08-15 08:49:13
Equity Sale, TNT Energy, LLC
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the equity holders of TNT Energy LLC, a provider of
energy efficient solutions, in the sale of the company’s outstanding equity to a wholly
owned subsidiary of Revolution Lighting Technologies, Inc.
Read the
full press release here.
POSTED: 2016-06-07 09:44:22
Pure Hockey Asset Purchase of Hockey Giant
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented TSG Enterprises, LLC, the parent company of Pure
Hockey and Comlax, in its acquisition of substantially all assets and ongoing business of
Hockey Giant based in Carlsberg, California. Pure Hockey is now the largest ice hockey
retailer in the United States which now includes 31 retail locations and a dynamic web
based operations. Tamkin & Hochberg has served as TSG’s outside counsel since its
formation in 2003 and represented Pure Hockey in all aspects of the transaction, including
multiple lease assignments and the client’s financing. Hockey Giant operates retail stores
in California, Texas, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/purehockey-acquires-california-based-hockey-giant-300153385.html
POSTED: 2016-06-07 09:41:00
Asset Sale, Dental Practice to National Dental Provider
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a suburban Boston dental practice in the sale of
substantially all assets and ongoing business and related employment agreements to a
national dental provider.
POSTED: 2016-06-07 09:40:33
Asset Sale, Storage Container Leasing Business
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a large Massachusetts based storage container
leasing business in the sale of substantially all assets and ongoing business and leasing of
the company’s real estate holding to a national storage container business.
POSTED: 2016-06-07 09:40:08
Equity Acquisition, Medical Practice
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a physician client in connection with the acquisition
of a membership interest in a pediatric medical practice.
POSTED: 2016-06-07 09:39:44
Lease and Development, Automobile Dealership
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented an automobile dealership located near Boston in the
commercial lease of the garage and showroom, as well as in the negotiation of the bank
financing to support the development, equipment acquisition and operation of the
business.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:32:21
Shopping Center Lease, Jewelry Retailer
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a jewelry retailer in the negotiation and preparation of
a lease at a shopping center owned by a large real estate development company.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:28:59
Sale, Office Building in Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a client with a large real estate portfolio in the sale of
an office building in the City of Boston to a leading foreign pharmaceutical company with a
global presence.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:28:03
Purchase, Distribution Facility in Southeastern Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a corporate client in the purchase and financing of a
20,000 square foot distribution facility located in southeastern Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:24:45
Purchase, Gymnastics Facility in Suburban Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a gymnastics center in the purchase of real property
for their facility in suburban Boston.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:23:56
Commercial Leases, Sporting Goods Retailer
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a national sporting goods retailer with
multiple locations throughout the U.S. in expanding its retail chain by negotiating and/or
preparing multiple retail leases throughout New York and Pennsylvania.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:23:01
Asset Sale, Automobile Distribution Company
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a 75-year-old family-owned 150 employee
automobile distribution business in all aspects of the sale of substantially all the
company’s assets to a direct competitor, along with the leasing of the client’s offices,
distribution facilities and warehouses to the purchaser.
POSTED: 2016-06-06 16:21:19
Acquisition and Development, Convenience Store Chain in Northern New England
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a corporate client in the acquisition, development
and establishment of a new five store chain of convenience stores/gas stations in Northern
New England. Our representation included all required corporate work, the negotiation
and/or assumption of existing stores, dealer supply agreement with petroleum suppliers,
the negotiation of long term retail leases and related real estate agreements and all bank
financing to support the development, equipment acquisition and operations of the
business.
POSTED: 2016-06-02 13:29:09
Purchase of Stock; Industrial Kitchen Design Business
Tamkin & Hochberg represented two shareholders of a corporation in the industrial kitchen
design business in their purchase of the interests of two other shareholders.
POSTED: 2014-10-02 12:33:16
Incorporation and Financing for Natick Restaurant
Tamkin & Hochberg represented two clients in their purchase of a restaurant in Natick,
Massachusetts. The representation included incorporating the purchaser and counseling
the purchaser with respect to its bank financing.
POSTED: 2014-10-02 12:30:36
Purchase of Company in Central Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg represented a client in its acquisition of a heavy equipment sales and
service company in central Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-10-02 12:27:39
Orthodontic Practice, Office Lease, Framingham, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented an established orthodontic practice in the
negotiation and drafting of a long term lease, the negotiation of all construction
agreements and the negotiation of a credit facility for the client’s office build out, in
connection with the client’s relocation of its Framingham, Massachusetts practice.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:21:56
Medical Practice, Lease, Lowell, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a long term physician client in connection with
negotiation of the extension and amendment of the client’s existing lease of medical office
space in Lowell, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:21:24
Lease of 64,592 square foot Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility, Westborough
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a long term client in the negotiation and entry into a
lease for a new 64,592 square foot pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Westborough,
Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:20:54
Pure Hockey, Retail Lease, Braintree, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Pure Hockey in connection with a lease of additional
retail space adjacent to client’s Pure Hockey store in Braintree, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:20:12
Boston Ability Center, Lease, Wellesley, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented client in connection with a lease for the opening of
client’s 4,300 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Wellesley, Massachusetts facility providing
rehabilitation services and fitness and recreational opportunities for children including,
physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:19:42
Boston Running Company, Inc., Retail Lease, Newton Centre, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Boston Running Company, Inc., in connection of the
client’s lease of retail space selling running shoes, accessories and related equipment and
apparel in Newton Centre, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:19:06
Genuine Autoparts Company, Warehouse Lease, Brighton, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a long term client commercial landlord in the
negotiation and entry into a lease of commercial warehouse space with Genuine Autoparts
Company.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:18:28
Gold’s’ Gym, Lease, Natick, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a multi-facility franchisee of Gold’s Gym, in the
negotiation and entry into a long term commercial lease for a new 24,000 + sq. ft. Gold’s
Gym facility at Cloverleaf Shopping Center in Natick, Massachusetts.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:17:56
Retail Lease, Commonwealth Lacrosse Company (COMLAX) Patriots Place, Foxboro,
MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, recently represented Commonwealth Lacrosse (COMLAX) in
connection with the lease of the client’s lacrosse specialty store at Patriots Place in
Foxboro, Massachusetts. The client operates stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New
Hampshire and Florida as well as a national internet sales operation.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:17:15
Retail Lease Renewal, Copley Flair, Copley Square, Boston, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented Copley Flair in the renewal of a long-term
lease for the company’s specialty gift and card store located at 581 Boylston Street in
Copley Square in Boston, Massachusetts. Copley Flair also owns and operates stores on
School Street and on Federal Street in Boston
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:16:40
Retail Lease, Commonwealth Lacrosse Company (COMLAX), West Palm
Beach,Florida
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, recently represented Commonwealth Lacrosse (COMLAX,) with
local counsel in Florida, in connection with the negotiation, drafting and entry into a long
term lease for the client’s new lacrosse specialty sporting goods store located in Lake Park,
West Palm Beach, Florida. The client also operates stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and New Hampshire as well as national catalogue and internet sales operations.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:16:05
Pure Hockey, Retail Lease, Braintree, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented Pure Hockey in the renewal of a lease for the
company’s specialty sporting goods store located at 220 Wood Road, Braintree,
Massachusetts. Pure Hockey owns and operates stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and New Hampshire.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:15:24
Lease, 76,000 SF Manufacturing Facility, Metrowest, Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a long term client in the leasing activities for
a new 76,000 s.f. manufacturing facility located in a Metrowest Boston. The facility will
serve as a second Massachusetts location for the client’s rapidly expanding national
operation and it’s more then 125 locally based employees. The negotiated lease also
included negotiating snda agreements with the lessor’s lenders, an option to lease
additional contiguous space and to purchase the property. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP has
served as outside corporate counsel for the client for more then 15 years.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:14:52
Pure Hockey, Retail Lease, Nashua, New Hampshire
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented Pure Hockey in the renewal of a lease for the
company’s specialty sporting goods store located at 248 Main Dunstable Road in Nashua,
New Hampshire. Pure Hockey owns and operates stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and New Hampshire.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:14:16
Pure Hockey, Retail Lease, Kingston, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented Pure Hockey in the leasing activities for a
new specialty sporting goods store.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented Pure Hockey in the leasing activities for a
new prototype specialty sporting goods store located in the RK Plaza in Kingston,
Massachusetts. Pure Hockey owns and operates stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island
and New Hampshire.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:13:38
Gold’s Gym Needham, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg recently represented AW, Inc., a franchisee of Gold’s Gym
International, in the negotiation and arbitration of the rental rate for the client’s extension of
a long term lease for this 40,000 s.f. free standing health and fitness club located in the
Needham Industrial Center off of Route 128 and Highland Avenue in Needham,
Massachusetts. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for the
Company and its affiliated Natick, Millis and Ashland Massachusetts Gold’s Gym facilities.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:12:55
Dental Practice Lease Metrowest Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented an established dental practice in its
relocation and expansion to a newly rehabilitated office building located in Metrowest
Boston area. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the client in the negotiation of a ten year
lease with additional option periods and also represented the client is the negotiation of
construction agreements with its contractor for the build out of this new 2,000 s.f. office
suite.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:12:19
Lease Chiropractic Practice, Boylston Street, Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a Boston based chiropractic practice in its
relocation and expansion to new offices on Boylston Street in Copley Square in Boston.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the client in the negotiation of a long term office lease
which provides for expansive patient services including ancillary practices such as
massage, physical and occupational therapy in this newly rehabilitated office suite.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:11:38
Lease By Erving Paper Mills Subsidiary, Contrans, Inc.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Contrans Inc, a subsidiary of Erving Industries, Inc., in
the lease of a free standing commercial building located in Gill, Massachusetts, to
Transcend Carriers Inc. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for
Erving Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:10:59
Sale of 50-60 Franklin Street, Boston, MA
London Harness, Sprint, D’Angelos Sandwich Shops and Samurai Restaurant.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a long term client in the sale of two retail properties
to Linear Retail Properties, a Boston based real estate firm. The property comprise 25,790
s.f. located at 50-60 Franklin Street located just outside of Downtown Crossing in Boston
and are leased to London Harness, Sprint, D’Angelos Sandwich Shops and the Samurai
Restaurant.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:09:59
27,489 s.f. Office Sublease, Bedford, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a corporate client in the negotiation and
drafting of the sublease of the client’s former corporate headquarters located in 27,489 s.f.
of space in Bedford, Massachusetts. The client recently relocated its headquarters to larger
space in a nearby community. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate
counsel for the Company.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:09:22
Office Space Lease, Two Arrow Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented the Gregory C. Carr Foundation, Inc., in the
negotiation and drafting of a lease for 2,706 + s.f. of office space by the China Medical
Board, Inc. in the Carr Foundation’s critically acclaimed building, located at Two Arrow
Street, in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts which also serves as the
Foundation’s main offices, as well as offices for other non for profit organizations and is the
location of a 300-seat theatre operated by the American Repertory.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:08:35
Retail Lease to Sprint Spectrum, Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a long term client in the leasing of 2,338 s.f.
of retail space in a multi tenanted building located on Franklin Street, Boston to Sprint.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:07:52
45,554 s .f. Office Lease, Burlington, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a corporate client in the negotiation and
drafting of a 45,554 + s.f. lease in Burlington, Massachusetts for the the client’s new
corporate headquarters. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for
the Company which has other facilities in Mesa, Arizona and offices in Palo Alto, California
and Allentown, Pennsylvania.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:07:15
20 Unit Condominium Project; Metrowest Boston Area
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a local real estate developer with its site acquisition,
permitting approvals, including compliance with recently enacted DEP regulations, and the
creation of multiple condominium associations and related condominium documents for a
20 unit development.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:06:36
Luxury Condominium Townhouses; Newton, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a local real estate development company
with its site acquisition, construction financing and formation of a luxury condominium
townhouse project in the City of Newton, Massachusetts. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP
represented this long term client in all aspects of the acquisition of the property, securing
and negotiating construction financing from a regional banking institution and the
preparation of condominium documents.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:05:57
Private Lending Transactions
Tamkin & Hochberg has recently represented several private lenders in real estate based
lending transactions. Some of the transactions in which we have been engaged have
involved multi-unit rental and development properties in the Greater Boston area. Many of
the transactions have involved seller financing. Our counsel has included consulting,
advising and negotiating on behalf of the lender and preparing loan documents.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:05:30
Tenant in Common Agreement /1031 Exchange Worcester, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a group of investors in purchasing a large industrial
building and adjacent vacant land in Worcester, Massachusetts, in a sale/lease-back
transaction. As several of the investors were using funds held pursuant to separate like-
kind exchange transactions, the property ownership was structured as a tenant in common
transaction. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented the investors as special tax counsel and
also in the formation of various entities, in the review and negotiation of related
agreements and documentation and with the commercial loan associated with the client’s
acquisition.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:04:30
Commercial Lease, Two Arrow Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the Gregory C. Carr Foundation, Inc., in the
negotiation and drafting of a 9,023 s.f. long term lease by the Physicians for Human Rights,
Inc. in the Carr Foundation’s new, critically acclaimed building, located at Two Arrow
Street, in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, which facility also houses a 300-
seat theatre operated by the American Repertory Theatre.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:03:53
4,500 s.f. Office Building, Newton, Massachusetts
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the purchaser of a recently renovated 4,500 s.f. free
standing office building located in Newton, Massachusetts. The client intends to use the
facility as the corporate headquarters for its advertising and special event production
company. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the long term client in all aspects relating
to the acquisition of the property, including the negotiation and drafting of purchase
documentation, related environmental, zoning and other due diligence issues and the
negotiation of the commercial loan associated with the client’s acquisition.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:03:19
Southboro, MA, Residential Subdivision
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the developer in the acquisition and related financing
and sale of an eight (8) lot residential subdivision in Southboro, MA. Tamkin & Hochberg
serves as outside corporate counsel for the developer and its affiliated companies.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:02:36
Breakaway Hockey, Franklin, Massachusetts, Sporting Goods Store
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Town Sports Group, LLC in the leasing activities for a
new sporting goods store located E. Central Street in Franklin, Massachusetts. Town Sports
owns and operates Breakaway Hockey stores in Needham and Franklin, MA.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:01:51
12 Unit Condominium Conversion; City of Boston
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a local real estate developer/manager with its
conversion of its multi unit apartment property in the City of Boston. Tamkin & Hochberg,
LLP represented this long term client in all aspects of the preparation of tenant relocation
notices, condominium documents, applicable purchase and sale agreements and working
with its lenders Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP is continuing to represent the developer in the sale
of the units.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:01:15
Erving Paper Mills, Green Bay, WI – Sale and Leaseback
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Erving Paper Products, Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Erving Industries, Inc. of Erving, Massachusetts in the sale
and leaseback of two connected industrial facilities totaling 105,290 s.f. of space owned by
the client. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for Erving
Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 13:00:30
Café Nicholas, Brookline, Massachusetts Restaurant Location
Tamkin & Hochberg represented Café Nicholas, with restaurants located in both Brookline
and Newton, Massachusetts, in the negotiation of a long term lease and the transfer of its
alcoholic beverage and other licenses for its expansion into a new location located on
Beacon and Washington Streets in Washington Square in Brookline, MA. Tamkin &
Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for the client.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:59:39
Industrial Facility, Hialeah, Florida
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, recently represented Flamingo Products, Inc. of Hialeah, Florida,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Erving Industries, Inc. of Erving, Massachusetts, in
connection with the sale of a one story commercial building totaling 30,000 s.f. of space
owned by the client. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside corporate counsel for
Erving Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:58:52
Gold’s Gym Millis, Massachusetts
Leasing and Construction of New Health and Fitness Facility
Tamkin & Hochberg represented GGM, Inc., a franchisee of Gold’s Gym International, in the
negotiation and entry into a long-term commercial lease for a new Gold’s Gym health and
fitness facility in a new 30,000 s.f. free standing building located on Route 109 in Millis,
Massachusetts. In addition to directing the negotiation and entry into the lease, the firm
assisted the client in the construction documentation for tenant improvements in this build
to suit facility and in connection with securing and negotiation of a construction and
equipment loan facility with Salem Five Cents Savings Bank. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP
serves as outside corporate counsel for the Company and its affiliated Needham, Natick
and Ashland Massachusetts Gold’s Gym facilities.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:58:09
Acquisition of Retail Condominiums, Franklin Street, Boston, Massachusetts
London Harness, Sprint, Copy Cop, D’Angelos Sandwich Shops and Samurai Restaurant.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented a long term client in the acquisition of two retail
condominiums comprising 25,790 s.f. located at 50-60 Franklin Street in Downtown
Boston. The properties are leased to London Harness, Sprint, Copy Cop, D’Angelos
Sandwich Shops and Samurai Restaurant. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented the client
in the conduct of due diligence, title work, the formation of various entities and the
negotiation and preparation of documentation associated with the client’s acquisition and
assumption of the several retail leases.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:57:22
Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC in
connection with the negotiation and entry into a new long term lease for the client’s
lacrosse specialty sporting goods store located in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The client
also operates stores in Framingham and Franklin Massachusetts and in Nashua, New
Hampshire as well as a large circulation catalogue and internet sales operation.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:56:24
Commercial Lease, American Higher Education, Inc., Two Arrow Street, Cambridge
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the Gregory C. Carr Foundation, Inc., in the
negotiation and drafting of a 2,180 s.f. lease by American Higher Education, Inc. in the Carr
Foundation’s new, critically acclaimed building, located at Two Arrow Street, in Harvard
Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts which also serves as the Foundation’s main offices, as
well as the offices of Physicians for Human Rights, Inc. and a 300-seat theatre operated by
the American Repertory Theatre.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:55:43
Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Lease, American Repertory Theatre, Two Arrow Street, Cambridge, MA
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented the Gregory C. Carr Foundation, Inc., in the
negotiation and drafting of a lease for a 2,000 + s.f. auditorium/meeting room by the
American Repertory Theatre, in the Carr Foundation’s new, critically acclaimed building,
located at Two Arrow Street, in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts which also
serves as the Foundation’s main offices, as well as the offices of Physicians for Human
Rights, Inc. and a 300-seat theatre, also operated by the American Repertory Theatre.
POSTED: 2014-03-03 12:54:53
Suburban Boston Accounting Firm Acquisition and Expansion to Cape Cod
Tamkin & Hochberg recently represented a well-known Suburban Boston certified public
accounting firm in connection with the firm’s expansion to Cape Cod by its acquisition of a
Cape Cod based accounting firm who provides a complimentary area of practice. Tamkin &
Hochberg represented the purchaser in all aspects of its due diligence, the negotiation and
preparation of all definitive agreements, the purchase the selling firm’s Cape Cod office
condominium, and in connection with the establishment of new credit facilities for the
acquisition of the accounting practice, the condominium purchase and a line of credit.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:40:44
Sale of Common Stock; Health and Fitness Club Franchise
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented the shareholders of a franchisee of a
national health and fitness club chain, located in Massachusetts, in the sale of all of the
franchisee’s common stock to a new owner/operator. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented
the franchisee’s shareholders in the transaction and continues to serve as their corporate
counsel for their other business interests.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:40:08
Asset based Loan Facility, Health and Fitness Club Expansion
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented the lender for an asset based loan facility
provided to a franchisee of a national health and fitness chain located in Massachusetts
which loan facility allowed the franchisee to expand into a new market.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:39:40
Asset Sale, Cape Cod Real Estate Brokerage
Tamkin & Hochberg recently represented the Real Estate Company and The Rental
Company in an asset sale in connection with the sale of the client’s Cape Cod real estate
brokerage to William Raveis Cape Cod, LLC. The clients, with offices in East Orleans,
Eastham and Chatham on Cape Cod employ 30 sales associates and have serviced Cape
Cod for more than 27 years. The rental branch is the largest rental operation on Cape Cod.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:39:07
Stock Redemption, Retail Home Furnishings Store
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP recently represented a shareholder of a well know specialized
home furnishings retail store, located in suburban Boston, in the company’s redemption of
all of the issued and outstanding common stock held by the company’s other retiring
shareholder. Tamkin & Hochberg, represented the acquiring shareholder in structuring the
stock redemption, providing tax counsel, preparing and negotiating the transaction’s
financing and in the negotiation of severance, consulting and non competition agreements.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:38:36
Sale of Common Stock Duplication and Fulfillment Operation
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the shareholders of a duplication and fulfillment
business located in Devens, Massachusetts in the sale of all of the Company’s common
stock to a new owner/operator. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP who served as regular outside
counsel to the Company, represented the Company’s shareholders in the transaction and
in the negotiation and execution of a new commercial lease of the company’s Devens,
Massachusetts facility which was retained by an affiliate of the client.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:38:02
Asset Sale, Magazine Publisher
Tamkin & Hochberg represented Larkin Publications. LLC. of Needham, Massachusetts in
an asset sale in connection with the sale of the company’s music industry publications:
School Band and Orchestra, Musical Merchandise Review, Choral Director as well as
various trade directories and annual publications, to Symphony Publishing, LLC., a new
company formed by Zapis Capital Group of Westlake, Ohio whose portfolio includes
Slazenger Golf Products. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as legal counsel for Larkin
Publications, LLC., its principals and several of their affiliated companies.
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:37:30
Asset Sale, Paper Converter
Tamkin & Hochberg represented Erving Paper Products, Inc. of Green Bay, Wisconsin, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Erving Industries, Inc. of Erving, Massachusetts, in connection
with the sale of the paper converter’s Green Bay, Wisconsin operations to Hoffmaster, an
affiliate of Solo Cup Company and Sweetheart Products. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves
as outside corporate counsel for Erving Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliated
companies.
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Asset Purchase, Day Care Provider
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented a day care provider in connection with the purchase
of substantially all of the assets of a day care center located in Metrowest Boston and the
establishment of a new day care center in a 9,600 square feet leased facility. Tamkin &
Hochberg, LLP represented the client in all aspects of the asset purchase and the
negotiation of a long term lease
POSTED: 2014-03-02 16:36:17
Asset Purchase, Day Care Provider
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented a day care provider in connection with the purchase
of substantially all of the assets of a day care center located in Metrowest Boston and the
establishment of a new day care center in a 9,600 square feet leased facility. Tamkin &
Hochberg, LLP represented the client in all aspects of the asset purchase and the
negotiation of a long term lease
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Asset Sale; Paper Converter, Hialeah, Florida
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented Flamingo Products, Inc. of Hialeah, Florida, a wholly
owned subsidiary of Erving Industries, Inc. of Erving, Massachusetts, in connection with the
sale of the paper converter’s Florida operations. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside
corporate counsel for Erving Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliated companies.
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Asset Purchase; Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC in
connection with the purchase of substantially all of the assets of The Commonwealth
Lacrosse Company, Inc. The company operates retail stores in Weymouth, Franklin and
Framingham Massachusetts and in Nashua, New Hampshire as well as a large circulation
catalogue and internet sales operation. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the client in
all aspects of the asset purchase and the negotiation and assignment of long term leases.
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Asset Purchase; Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented Commonwealth Lacrosse Company, LLC in
connection with the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Parsons Sports, Inc.
Break-Away Lacrosse which had retail stores located in Peabody and Andover,
Massachusetts. In addition to the two new stores, the company operates retail lacrosse
specialty stores in Weymouth, Franklin and Framingham, Massachusetts and in Nashua,
New Hampshire as well as a large circulation catalogue and internet sales operation.
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the client in all aspects of the asset purchase and the
negotiation and assignment of the Peabody and Andover store leases.
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Asset Purchase; Metrowest Boston Bar & Restaurant
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented a long term client in connection with the purchase of
substantially all of the assets of a decade’s old established bar/restaurant in Waltham,
Massachusetts and in connection with the acquisition of the multi use building in which
the business is located. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the client in all aspects of the
asset and real estate acquisitions and in the transfer of business’ alcoholic beverage
license before the City’s licensing commission. Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP serves as outside
corporate counsel for the client.
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Asset Purchase; Tool and Die Fabrication Business
Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP, represented the purchaser of the assets of a tool and die
fabrication company in Eastern Massachusetts. The acquisition included a transfer of the
business goodwill, a leasehold interest and inventory.
As part of the transaction, Tamkin & Hochberg, LLP represented the purchaser in its
negotiations with its lender, and the negotiation of an option to purchase the real property
on which the business, established in the early 1960’s is operated.
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Corporate Law
Commercial Real Estate
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State of New Hampshire
United States District Court
District of Massachusetts
United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Juris Doctor, cum laude, Suffolk University Law School
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
Member, New Hampshire Bar Association
Member, Charles River Regional Chamber of Commerce
