Reynolds Rappaport & Kaplan is Martha’s Vineyard’s largest law firm, specializing in municipal, real estate, estate and trust, corporate, and civil litigation law. Founded in 1986, the firm stands out as the only Vineyard practice selected by Chambers and Partners for their prestigious Spotlight USA rankings, recognized for adept representation of high-profile individuals, lenders, and municipalities.
The firm is deeply committed to the Martha’s Vineyard community, its ideals, and its people, offering a foundation of experience, care, and professionalism. They serve a diverse clientele including individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and municipalities, providing tailored legal solutions with a focus on integrity and results.
Services Offered
- Municipal Law
- Real Estate Law (residential and commercial sales, purchases, financing, leases, easements, title research, Land Court matters)
- Estate and Trust Law (wills, trusts, LLCs, estate settlement, probate, estate tax filings, trust administration)
- Corporate and Business Law (business acquisitions and sales, entity formation, corporate filings, asset financing, contracts, agreements)
- Civil Litigation (representation in Probate, District, Superior, Appeals, and Supreme Judicial Courts, Federal District Court, and First Circuit Court of Appeals)
The firm represents five of the six Island towns and the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, handling matters related to zoning, land use, municipal finance, and daily government legal inquiries, reinforcing their role as a cornerstone of the local legal landscape.