McDermott, Quilty, Miller & Hanley LLP

McDermott, Quilty, Miller and Hanley LLP is a Boston law firm and government affairs practice focused on the regulatory side of development and hospitality. It represents real estate projects through land use, zoning, permitting and licensing in sectors from residential and commercial to life sciences, telecommunications, transportation and alternative energy. It also provides representation and strategic consulting on alcoholic beverage, food and entertainment licensing for restaurants, nightlife, hospitality, sports and entertainment businesses.

Alongside its licensing and zoning work, the firm handles corporate, transactional and real estate matters for ventures in development, hospitality, restaurants, entertainment and alcoholic beverages. Its government and public affairs practice advances client initiatives with state and local government through government relations, business marketing and public affairs services. Stephen V. Miller is managing partner, and the partnership includes Joseph P. Hanley, Dennis A. Quilty and Terence P. McDermott, among others.

What to Know

• Jan Z. Rose serves as senior vice president of government affairs.
• Ford Law P.C. and Murphy PC serve as of counsel to the firm.
• The firm represents development projects involving alcoholic beverage sales and distribution.
• It is a member of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce.