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Russo, Frye & Associates, LLP
2 Oliver Street Suite 612 Boston, MA 02109
(617)-542-7700
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## About Russo, Frye & Associates, LLP
Founded in August of 2018 by Attorneys Robert D. Russo and David Frye, the firm has nearly fifty years combined experience in the areas of landlord-tenant law, civil litigation, and real-estate law.
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# Robert D. Russo
Partner
Attorney Robert D. Russo has been practicing law for over 40 years with a focus on landlord/tenant matters.
He has lectured at Boston College, the Mass. Constables Association, the Mass. District Court’s Clerk’s Association and was on the Faculty of The Mass. Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Educational Program.
Attorney Russo was featured on WCVB TV Channel 5’s Program, “Chronicle,” and has given several legal seminars at no cost to private management companies.
A member of the bar since 1977, Attorney Russo has appeared in nearly every court within the Commonwealth including but not limited to the Massachusetts Appeals Court, the Supreme Judicial Court for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States Federal District Court in Boston, MA.
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## David Frye
Attorney David Frye graduated from New England School of Law | Boston in 2013 and was admitted to the bar in November of 2013.
Since the start of his career, he has focused exclusively on civil litigation with an emphasis on landlord/tenant matters.
In 2017, Attorney Frye’s arguments in a landlord/tenant case were featured in Lawyer’s Weekly, a matter which resulted in the eviction of a registered sex offender who was erroneously admitted to a project based public housing development.
In addition to having successfully tried numerous residential and commercial summary process cases, Attorney Frye has appeared before the Federal District Court in Boston, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, and the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
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## Patrick Donnelly
Associate Attorney
Attorney Patrick J. Donnelly is a graduate of Suffolk University Law School and Boston College.  After admission to the Massachusetts Bar in 2002, he worked for a general practice firm in Boston handling civil litigation cases in a broad variety of practice areas, including domestic relations, probate, business litigation, Civil Service Commission appeals and the defense of federal civil rights actions.  Attorney Donnelly has appeared in state and federal courts throughout Eastern Massachusetts.
Since joining the firm of Russo, Frye & Associates, LLP in March 2019, he focuses exclusively on civil litigation with an emphasis on landlord/tenant matters.
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## Jane Machado
Office Manager
Ms. Machado oversees the logistical and administrative aspects of the practice, including court scheduling, service of notices, communications with the court, entry of cases, and updating clients on case progress.  Ms. Machado is diligent, has a meticulous eye for detail, and provides updates to clients on their cases.
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# Hours of Operation
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617-542-7700
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm
Weekends: Closed
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# Civil Litigation
## If you are facing a lawsuit then you may need legal representation  to protect your interests.  We have defended against claims for negligence, breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, slip and fall, personal injury, and other claims related to property ownership.
## Our firm can provide zealous advocacy from the initial stages of the case up to and including trial.
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# Landlord Tenant Law
## Non-payment of Rent
In Massachusetts, a tenant may withhold rent if the landlord is on notice of a condition of dis-repair that still exists.  Not all tenants use this right for a legitimate purpose, and the statute does not require tenants to place the money in escrow.  When representing landlords our office can help bring your case forward quickly so as to mitigate any loss.
## Litigation of Eviction Cases
Our office has the knowledge and experience to represent tenants or landlords throughout the litigation process including the notice to terminate, the complaint, discovery, pre-trial matters, and bench or jury trial.  Whether you are a landlord bringing a case or a tenant who is defending, we can assist you.
## Lease Violations
Sometimes tenants or landlords, other household members or their guests, or an agent of the landlord might engage in activities in violation of their lease or the law.  Our office can help seek a court order or injunction, or civil action, or both, depending on the circumstances.
## Subsidized Tenancies
As a landlord you may have a tenant whose rent is subsidized by a housing authority, commonly known as "Section 8."  The rules for this program are laid out in federal law.  It is important that you hire an attorney before you send a notice of termination, so that it complies with the program rules.
## The Security Deposit Statute
There are few statutes with as many traps and pitfalls as the security deposit statute in Massachusetts.  We can help you navigate the statute, advise as to whether you should take such a deposit, or defend against litigation for its alleged violation.  If you are a tenant whose deposit has been mishandled, we may be able to assist you in obtaining its return or further compensation.
Our firm can also guide you through other aspects of landlord-tenant law including but not limited to:
* Inspectional Services or Board of Health Prosecutions;
* Requirements of the State Sanitary Code;
* Residential and Commercial Lease Drafting;
* Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD); Fair Housing Commission (FHC) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA);
* reasonable accommodation requests;
* project based subsidy developments;
* Violence Against Women Act (VAWA);
* AirBnB and other rent sharing forums;
* post-foreclosure actions;
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# Real Estate Law
Few transactions are more important than the purchase or sale of residential or commercial real estate.  Our firm can assist with the sale and acquisition of property.  We also have experience in representing brokers, or individuals facing litigation where a sale has fallen through.  With a down payment or broker's fee potentially at risk, having an experienced attorney can be an advantage.
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