Ira H. Zaleznik

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Described by his clients as sharp, creative, and zealous, Ira Zaleznik is a civil litigator and appellate advocate with over forty years of experience. A litigation specialist for his entire career, Ira has successfully brought and defended cases and appeals in all courts and administrative agencies, from local district courts all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Agency Representation & Appeals

Business Litigation

Litigation & Appeals

Personal Injury

Professional Liability

Real Estate Litigation

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Cornell Law School, JD, 1977
Harvard University, BA, magna cum laude, 1974

Massachusetts (state and federal)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States

AV Preeminent attorney by Martindale-Hubbell

Premier Appellate Lawyers Featured Attorney Representing Boston 2023

Super Lawyer 2013-2023

City of Revere v. Massachusetts General Hosp., 103 S. Ct. 2979 (U.S. 1983), 463 U.S. 239, 77 L.Ed.2d 505
Baptiste v. Exec. Off. Of Health and Human Serv., 97 Mass. App. Ct. 110 (2020)
King v. Town Clerk of Townsend, 480 Mass. 7 (2018)
Town of Barnstable v. O’Connor, 786 F.3d 130 (1st Cir. 2015)
Denver Street LLC v. Town of Saugus, 462 Mass. 651 (2012)
Global Investors Agent Corp. v. Nat’l Fie Inx. Co. of Hartford, 76 Mass. App. Ct. 812 (2010)
T&D Video v. City of Revere 62 Mass. App. Ct. 461 (2006), s.c. 450 Mass. 107 (2007)
Park Drive Towing v. City of Revere, 60 Mass. App. Ct 173 (2003), s.c. 442 Mass. 80 (2004)
Bellin v. Kelley, 48 Mass. App. Ct. 573 (2000), s.c. 435 Mass 261 (2001)
Herwins v. City of Revere, 163 F.3d 15 (1st Cir. 1998)
Revere Retirement Board v. Contributory Retirement Appeal Board, 36 Mass.App.Ct. 99 (Mass.App.Ct. 1991)
Mayor of Revere v. Civil Service Commission, 31 Mass.App.Ct. 315 (Mass.App.Ct. 1991)
Cinelli v. Cutillo, 896 F.2d 652 (1^st Cir. 1990)
Bordanaro v. McLeod, 871 F.2d 1151 (C.A.1 (Mass.) 1989)
Republic Floors of N.E., Inc. v. Weston Racquet Club, Inc., 25 Mass. App. Ct. 479 (1988)
Fox v. Planning Bd. of Milton, 511 N.E.2d 30 (Mass. App. Ct. 1987)
Cinelli v. Revere, 820 F.2d 474 (1st Cir 1987)
Gennari v. City of Revere, 23 Mass. App. Ct. 979 (Mass. App. Ct. 1987)
Marshfield Family Skateland, Inc. v. Town of Marshfield, 450 N.E.2d 605 (Mass. 1983)
Lipson v. Adelson, 17 Mass. App. Ct. 90 (1983)
Gans Tire Sale v. City of Chelsea, 16 Mass. App. Ct. 947 (Mass. App. Ct. 1983)
Shell Oil Co. v. City of Revere, 383 Mass 682 (1981)

"Select Civil Rights Issues Pertaining to Licensing and Permitting." 12th Annual Municipal Law Conference, MCLE, March 12, 2014. Lecture and assembly of materials for publication.

"When is a Fee an Illegal Tax?" l 5th Annual Real Estate Conference, MCLE, April 11, 2013. Lecture and assembly of materials for publication.

"Legality of Federal, State, & Local Laws & Regulations: Challenges & Defenses." 8th Annual Municipal Law Conference, MCLE, March 18, 2010. Lecture and assembly of materials for publication.

"Federal Non-Intervention: Areas Where the Federal Constitution Will Not Preempt Local Business Regulation." Lecture at City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association, October 14, 2000 and assembly of written materials.

"Appeals Court Procedure, Single Justice Appeals and Appeals to the Supreme Judicial Court." Lecture at City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association, April 26, 2000 and assembly of written materials.

"Regulation of Adult Entertainment - An Overview of the Law." Lecture at the City Solicitors and Town Counsel Association, February 28, 1996 and assembly of written materials.

"SJC Allows Municipalities to Create Sewer Banks" Massachusetts Municipal Association Advocate Magazine, Volume 28, No. 1, p. 30.

"Stays of Money Judgments Pending Appeal in Federal Court: A Particular Problem for Municipal Defendants," Vol. 3, Number 2, Governmental Liability Reporter, September 1989.