Kenneth A. Krems

Kenneth A. KremsKenneth A. Krems
Partner
(617) 556-0244, Ext. 202
Fax (617) 556-0284



“Since I began the practice of law in 1977, I have always enjoyed being able to help people. I believe in working as hard as possible to serve our clients, to satisfy their needs, and to achieve the best possible results for them.”

Practice Focus

Sample Matters

  • Represents large residential management companies and has responsibility for more than 10,000 units of housing in Massachusetts
  • Represents landlords and tenants regarding commercial leasing issues
  • Represents condominium associations and owners who are converting apartment buildings to condominiums
  • Represents purchasers and sellers of real estate
  • Represents developers regarding zoning issues

Memberships, Teaching and Writing

  • Massachusetts Bar Association, Property Law Section
  • Instructor, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education and Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Author, “Smoke Free: No Ifs, Ands or Butts”, in First Quarter 2008 Greater Real Estate Board’s Bay State Apartment Owner Magazine
  • Author, “The Condo Conversion Process”, in Third Quarter 2005 Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s Bay State Apartment Owner magazine
  • Former author, “Legal Ease” column in New England Affordable Housing Management Association newsletter

Community Involvement

  • Director, Newton Community Service Center, Inc.
  • Chairman, Newton Democratic Ward Committee
  • Co-chair, State Representative Kay Khan’s Re-Election Committee
  • Former Member, Department of Public Health Alcohol and Drug-free Housing Task Force
  • Former Vice President, Boston University General Alumni Association

Education

  • Boston University School of Law, J.D. 1977
  • George Washington University, B.A. 1974

Honors & Awards

  • 2008 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers as featured in Boston Magazine
  • New England Affordable Housing Management Association Award
  • Member Boston University National Alumni Council