Ligris + Associates PC was founded in 2005 by Kosta Ligris. Our attorneys have expertise in residential and commercial real estate, leasing, condominium law, and small business law.

Please review our attorney bios and feel free to contact us if you have any questions or would like more information about our services.

Konstantinos (“Kosta”) Ligris, Esquire
kligris@ligris.com
Kosta is the founder of Ligris + Associates PC prior to which he was an associate attorney at Gilmartin, Magence & Ross PC, focusing on residential real estate matters. Mr. Ligris obtained his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Human Physiology from Boston University’s Sargent College of Health Sciences and his Juris Doctor cum laude from Suffolk University Law School. Kosta Ligris' real estate experience includes several years as a real estate broker with Coldwell-Banker Hunneman Real Estate (presently Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage), where he continues to teach Continuing Education classes to Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons for the Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage training program and centers. Attorney Ligris is a licensed instructor by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers. Kosta is licensed to teach licensing and continuing education courses to Real Estate professionals throughout the Commonwealth. Mr. Ligris has also been a presenter at continuing education seminars for MCLE and is the co-author of "Practice Tips for Residential Real Estate Paralegals". He is frequently asked by real estate firms to come in and lecture sales agents and brokers on important and developing topics, on how to build their business and avoid getting into trouble in the field. Mr. Ligris’ practice concentrates on residential and commercial real estate transactions; he represents buyers, sellers, and developers in the acquisition, sale and development of residential and commercial real estate. Attorney Ligris is also an approved closing attorney for some of the country’s largest mortgage lenders and some of Massachusetts’ largest mortgage brokers. Kosta lives in Boston, Massachusetts and speaks fluent Greek and is proficient in both French and Italian. He is frequently involved in charitable fundraising and community projects and efforts for various important local, regional and national causes.

Richard F. Payne, Esquire
rpayne@ligris.com
Rick is a Senior Associate and The Director of Conveyancing Operations at Ligris + Associates PC, prior to which he was an associate attorney at Gilmartin, Magence Camiel & Ross PC, focusing on residential real estate matters. Mr. Payne obtained his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Pre-Law/ Criminal Justice from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina and his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. Mr. Payne’s practice concentrates on residential real estate transactions; he represents buyers, sellers, and lenders. He also has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in housing/rental disputes. Rick currently resides in Needham, Massachusetts.

Stamatina ("Tammy") Macherides, Esquire
tmacherides@ligris.com
Ms. Macherides obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Studies from Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences and her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School. Tammy represents buyers and sellers in residential real estate matters and conducts closings for residential lending matters. Tammy lives in Needham, Massachusetts and speaks fluent Greek and is proficient in Spanish.

Elizabeth J. Grimes, Esquire
egrimes@ligris.com
Elizabeth, prior to joining Ligris + Associates PC in 2010, was the owner/founder of The Law Office of Elizabeth J. Grimes, LLC, specializing in real estate law and residential real estate matters. Elizabeth is skilled and experienced in all aspects of real estate law and focuses on preparation and review of purchase and sale agreements, advice on negotiation and financing options, short sale negotiation, real estate closings for purchases and refinances, and other services related to real estate transactions. Elizabeth graduated from Villanova University in 1999, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts with a double major of Political Science and Spanish, and earned her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 2002. She is a current member of the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Massachusetts Women’s Council of Realtors and an affiliate member of the Massachusetts Mortgage Bankers Association. Elizabeth often lectures for the Massachusetts Realty Guild and several Massachusetts real estate offices. Elizabeth resides in Needham, Massachusetts and is conversant and literate in verbal and written Spanish.

Stefan M. Nathanson, Esquire
snathanson@ligris.com
For 18 years Stefan has focused his practice on residential and commercial real estate transactions; he represents buyers, sellers and developers in the acquisition, sale and development of real estate. He has been named one of the top real estate attorneys in Massachusetts by the Super Lawyers publication for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010. Stefan is also an approved closing attorney for many of the largest mortgage lenders in the country, as well as many mortgage brokers in Massachusetts. Stefan joined Ligris + Associates in 2010 after serving as Of Counsel to the law firm of Barr and Cole for 16 years, during which time he focused his practice on residential and commercial real estate law.

For many years, Stefan has been committed to the enhancement of the legal profession and to the community at-large: Member, Standards and Practices Committee, Massachusetts Conveyancer's Association, 1998-2005; Co-Chair of the Real Estate Bar Association's ("REBA") Residential Real Estate Conveyancing Committee, 2007; Member, REBA Board of Directors, 2005-2007; Advisory Board Member, Newton Human Right's Commission, 1995-1998; Board Member, NEWTV, 1998-2000; Board Member, the Matty Eappen Foundation, 1999-2007. He is the Founder and Chairman of the Room to Dream Foundation, a Boston-based charity that creates healing environments for children with chronic illnesses.

He received his B.S. from Northeastern University graduating Cum Laude, and went on to receive his J.D. from Vermont Law School. Stefan was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1992, the Federal Bar in 1993, and has been a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association since 1992 and the Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts since 1994.

Stefan has been a guest lecturer for the Massachusetts Real Estate Bar Association, Northeastern University, and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education in Boston, Massachusetts. He is co-author of Practice Tips for the Residential Real Estate Paralegal, MCLE Publications, 2005. Stefan resides in Newton, Massachusetts.

Robin Gorenberg, Esquire
rgorenberg@ligris.com
Robin Gorenberg is Of Counsel at Ligris + Associates. She concentrates her practice on estate planning, probate matters, and estate tax preparation, Robin has over twenty years of experience in these fields. Robin works with a variety of clients, ranging from young first time homebuyers to more established major property owners in need of estate tax planning. Her philosophy is to explain things to clients so that they can understand what they are doing and why, making them comfortable with the process and the ultimate documents. Robin is a graduate of Brandeis University and Boston College Law School and she has completed advanced courses in Boston University School of Law's Graduate Tax Program. She resides in the Boston area and welcomes the opportunity to consult with clients on wills, trusts and other estate planning matters.

Matthew Roberts, Esquire
mroberts@ligris.com
Matthew Roberts is an associate at Ligris + Associates. Prior to joining the firm, Matt worked at Duane Morris LLP, a large nationally recognized law firm and a smaller Cambridge firm, representing individuals, developers and municipalities in a variety of real estate matters. Matt is a native of Wayland, Massachusetts and received his Juris Doctor from Boston College Law School in 2002. Matt graduated from Tufts University in 1998 where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and Tufts Hillel. Matt specializes in all aspects of commercial and residential real estate matters, working with lenders, private individuals and developers in the financing, leasing and conveyancing of residential and commercial real estate. Matt's various charitable involvement includes working with Horizons for Homeless Children, Combined Jewish Philanthropies and Temple Ohabei Shalom where he teaches Hebrew school. Matt is an avid tennis player and enjoys spending time with his family on Cape Cod. Matt currently resides in Brookline.

Christos Viores, Chief Operating Officer
cviores@ligris.com
Christos is the Chief Operating Officer at Ligris + Associates. Christos joined the firm after a successful ten year career in mortgage banking and originating, which included extensive operations and regional management for Countrywide Home Loans, as well as founding partner of a regional mortgage company in Arizona. As Vice President of Countrywide Home Loans, Christos was responsible for overseeing operations and originations for Arizona, Nevada and portions of California for a division of Countrywide Home Loans. He has extensive experience in operations management, project implementation, quality control, technology, security and compliance. Christos currently resides in Cambridge and oversees all of the firm's title and escrow operations and has been instrumental in building pipeline management systems and tracking that assist the firm in delivering unmatched service and quality in title and escrow services.

Nik Ligris, Director of Business Development
nligris@ligris.com
Nik Ligris joined Ligris + Associates PC in 2008 as the Director of Business Development. Nik comes to the firm with over seven years of management, sales and underwriting experience at Countrywide Home Loans. Nik has unparalleled experience in sales and marketing and works closely with local lenders/banks, national mortgage companies, real estate professionals and developers to assist them in building their practices and business. Nik has an extensive network of contacts to assist firm partners in growing their business and facilitating their operations and sales efforts.

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