J Raymond Miyares
Ray Miyares
Email
ray@miyares-harrington.com
Website
http://www.miyares-harrington.com
Organization
Miyares and Harrington LLP
Phone Number
617.489.1600
Fax Number
617.489.1630
Address
50 Leonard Street • Suite Three
City
Belmont
State
MA
Zip Code
02478
Bio
J. RAYMOND MIYARES holds a degree in Urban Studies from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as his law degree from the University of Virginia. Mr. Miyares is principally known for his work in facility siting, water and resource management, and municipal finance matters. He formerly served as Counsel to two Special Legislative Commissions and is the principal author of two entire Chapters of the Massachusetts General Laws. Mr. Miyares is particularly experienced in matters with significant technical issues requiring interaction with expert consultants and witnesses.
Mr. Miyares has represented municipalities both in favor of and opposing a wide range of major developments and facilities. A veteran negotiator, he has concluded numerous host community agreements requiring mitigation and offsetting benefits in Towns that accept controversial facilities or provide property tax relief.
Mr. Miyares was the lead author of a Chapter entitled “Municipal Real Estate Transactions” in MCLE’s Massachusetts Municipal Law (forthcoming). He has served as a member of a number of advisory committees in his hometown of Belmont, and currently is a member of the Town’s Bylaw Review Committee.
