Telecommunications Law

Cell Tower Permitting Litigation

Experienced Massachusetts Telecommunications Law Attorneys

Nearly every American carries a cell phone, but no one seems to want a cell tower located in their community. At Jeffrey T. Angley, P.C. of Boston, we aggressively challenge this "not in my backyard" mentality to push through permits when local governmental bodies resist telecommunications siting efforts or place undue restrictions on new structures.

Our lawyers have unique experience in telecommunications permit litigation. We represent cell tower contractors and telecommunications companies, deftly countering efforts by municipal entities to pre-empt siting and permitting of transmitting towers. Our land use and zoning law practice in Barnstable, Plymouth and Bristol counties, and throughout Massachusetts gives us the legal background, knowledge and experience to understand local zoning and the proper application of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (the TCA). We carefully analyze and assess local telecommunications bylaws and work with site developers and carriers to craft permitting strategies and coordinate permitting efforts. Our experience in the application of federal and state environmental review procedures, such as NEPA and MEPA and wetlands and environmental laws such as the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA), the Massachusetts Endangered species Act (MESA) and the Natural heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) make us singularly qualified to assist telecommunications providers through the myriad issues and permitting and reviewing authorities that impact and regulate telecommunications facility siting efforts. Contact us online or call (617) 367-8787.

Cell Tower Development Litigation

Most cities and townships require a permit for telecommunications towers. Frequently, local ordinances place unworkable height limits, setback and other more creative restrictions that effectively bar construction. We litigate these cases under the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, the pre-emptive legislation that enables our clients to override local authority. We file suit in federal court pertaining to:

• Effective prohibition Claims - outright denial or unreasonable limits
• Substantial Evidence Claims - lack of rationally or proper support for a decision
• Moratoria - stalling tactics by municipalities to delay tower developmet

Mr. Angley has practiced in zoning and land use litigation for over 20 years. For additional information or to discuss your case, contact the Boston Office of Jeffrey T. Angley, P.C., a member of Phillips & Angley, Attorneys at Law.