Kenneth A. Krems
Managing Partner
Practice Focus: Real Estate Management
"Since I began the practice of law, 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."
Education
• Boston University School of Law, J.D. (1977)
• George Washington University, B.A. (1974)
Honors and Awards
2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2016 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.
Matters
Represents large, medium and small residential management companies and has responsibility for more than 25,000 units of housing in Massachusetts; represents landlords and tenants regarding commercial leasing issues; represents purchasers and sellers of real estate.
Memberships, Teaching, and Publications
• Instructor, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Massachusetts Bar Association and National Apartment Association
• Speaker, New England Affordable Housing Management Association
• Author of numerous articles in Greater Boston Real Estate Board's Bay State Apartment Owner Magazine, Banker & Tradesman, & REBA News
• Author, MCLE Lease Drafting in Massachusetts, Chapter on Special Issues in Residential Leases
• Co-author, MCLE Residential and Commercial Landlord-Tenant Practice in Massachusetts, Chapter on Collection Practice in Residential and Commercial Tenancies
• Former author, “Legal Ease” column in New England Affordable Housing Management Association newsletter
• Guest on Newton TV regarding landlord-tenant issues
• Member, Real Estate Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association, Property Law Section
Community and Professional Involvement
Director, Family Access of Newton
Director, Newton Cultural Alliance
Former Director, Greater Boston Real Estate Board’s Rental Housing Association
Former Director, Real Estate Bar Association
Former Co-chair, Real Estate Bar Association Landlord/Tenant Section
Former Overseer, Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Former Chairman, Newton Ward 4 Democratic Committee
Former Co-Chair, State Representative Kay Khan’s Re-Election Committee
Former Member, Department of Public Health’s Alcohol and Drug-Free Housing Task Force
Former Vice President, Boston University General Alumni Association