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Posted: December 22, 2014
Kelly Canavan, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP
What was the best thing that happened to you or your firm in 2014?
The best thing that happened to me in 2014 was joining CMM team and heading our real estate department. CMM is a young, dynamic and progressive firm with incredible depth and talent. We handle not only real estate, but also corporate, healthcare, intellectual property and technology, labor and employment, liability insurance & insurance coverage, litigation and appeals, matrimonial, mergers and acquisitions, municipal liability and government relations, private equity, real estate development, white collar defense and wills, trusts and estates.
What was your most notable project, deal, transaction or personal achievement in 2014?
One of our exciting projects for 2014 was the opening of our east end office, right in the heart of beautiful Main Street, Bridgehampton.
What are you looking forward to accomplishing in 2015?
I am looking forward to continuing to provide superior legal services and excellent service to all our clientele.
What are some of your real estate predictions for 2015?
I believe the real estate market will continue to be strong through 2015. I am seeing a lot of new construction, low interest rates and a healthy market for sellers and purchasers.
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