OVERVIEW

Responsible, outgoing, and endlessly upbeat, April DaSuta is a true “deal junkie” and a strong advocate for her clients. A real estate and business lawyer who has learned the art of fostering strong working relationships, April works hard to ensure her clients achieve their desired results.

April has experience in the acquisition, disposition, financing (representing both borrowers and lenders), and leasing of virtually every commercial real estate asset class, including lab spaces, hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, multifamily residential buildings (including affordable housing components), office and industrial buildings, warehouses, business parks, as well as assembling raw land for monumental development projects. April works with individuals and businesses on sophisticated joint venture transactions in connection with sizeable development projects. Additionally, April also handles syndication and securities work in connection with private placement offerings for equity raises. Finally, April handles corporate restructuring of entities for tax and estate planning purposes. April truly enjoys working on complex transactions and determining the best legal structure for her clients in order to provide the most advantageous results.

April has been recognized by the legal community for the critical work she does for her clients and the positive results she attains by being recognized by, among others, the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Top Women of Law, and previously as a “40 Under 40” – an award honoring rising stars in the local business world who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities and their industries before reaching age 40.

Outside of her legal practice, April puts her positive attitude to work as a member of numerous non-profit and community organizations as she feels it is very important to give back to others.

 

Credentials

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2001
  • Boston College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1997 - 3-year accelerated program

Bar Admission

Massachusetts, 2002

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Recognition

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America®, 2020-2027
  • Named a “Go To Commercial Real Estate Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2025
  • Recognized by Boston magazine in Top Lawyers, 2024-2025
  • Selected for inclusion in Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2023-2026
  • Named a Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, 2018
  • Recognized by the Boston Business Journal as a “40 Under 40” honoree, 2015
  • Selected for inclusion in the Rising Stars edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers, 2013-2016

Matters & Transactions

  • Lead counsel on Master Plan development project, known as “On the Dot,” which will transform 21 acres near the Andrew Square MBTA station in South Boston. This project will encompass 11 buildings, including 6 laboratory and office buildings and nearly 1,500 residential units, amounting to about 3.8 million square feet. The redevelopment will also involve cleaning the site of extensive industrial pollution. This complex project organized the land into four distinct districts for phased development, a portion of which included a joint venture while another portion included a significant syndication deal involving an aggregate $42 Million investment in a portfolio of Boston properties. This feat was achieved alongside the closing of a $276 Million aggregate loan featuring mortgage and mezzanine debt for pre-development and carrying costs.
  • $211.25 Million loan for the financing and expansion of an existing apartment complex located in Brookline and Boston. The loan allowed the creation of an additional apartment complex to increase the number of apartments to 676 apartments, and the construction of a new community center and pool on the property.
  • Represented the landlord and developer in the assemblage of multiple parcels of land and the lease of the assembled parcels to a national crane company for its new headquarters. Rent under the Lease totaled more than $67 Million. Negotiated all terms of the lease, including landlord’s construction of a new 65,000 square foot building as part of the headquarters relocation.
  • Closed multiple sale/leaseback transactions in various states across the US for a national technology company totaling nearly $400 Million.
  • Joint venture transaction for the development of eight proposed new building projects within a 4.9-acre area in South Boston, known as “Washington Village.” The development consisted of approximately 99,000 square feet of retail space, about 656 residential dwelling units, and around 648 parking spaces, with new streets, pedestrian paths, plazas, and landscaped open spaces.
  • Purchase of multiple loans with Notes totaling approximately $100 Million with funds from private placement offerings.
  • Complex $52.75 Million acquisition of a hotel that was subject to an extensive ground lease and involved the ownership of air and subsurface rights in connection with a Section 1031 exchange transaction, together with related $32 Million acquisition loan.
  • Acquisition of a 50% membership interest and new joint venture transaction in connection with the ownership of a hotel condominium unit in a large condominium.
  • Section 1031 Exchange transaction involving the sale of two Hotels and the $55 Million acquisition of a senior residential housing apartment community complex containing 176 units, together with related $36 Million acquisition loan transaction.

Memberships & Activities

Legal Memberships

  • Boston Area Real Estate Investors Association
  • ProVisors
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • New England Land Title Association (NELTA)

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Dedham Town Meeting Member, Precinct 7 Chair, Chair of all Chairs
  • Board Member and Chair of Development Committee, The Price Center
  • Board Member, Team Christine, Inc.
  • Host Committee Member, OneFamily, Inc.
  • President, Dedham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
  • President, Dedham Education Foundation
  • Board Member, Friends of Dedham High School Marauders Hockey
  • Committee Member, Boston College Law School Law Day
  • Committee Member, Boston College Undergraduate Reunion
  • Founded The John Thomas and Special Friends Fund, a non-profit corporation organized to benefit children with special needs and the institutions and organizations that care for and support them, and organize and implement all fundraising events.
  • Participated in numerous fundraising events for Children’s Hospital Boston, Perkins School for the Blind, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and other organizations benefiting children with special needs.
  • Member, Boston College and Boston College Law School Alumni Association
  • The Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest, Case law summary publications, 2000-2001

NEWS

Responsible, outgoing, and endlessly upbeat, April DaSuta is a true “deal junkie” and a strong advocate for her clients. A real estate and business lawyer who has learned the art of fostering strong working relationships, April works hard to ensure her clients achieve their desired results.

April has experience in the acquisition, disposition, financing (representing both borrowers and lenders), and leasing of virtually every commercial real estate asset class, including lab spaces, hotels, restaurants, retail spaces, multifamily residential buildings (including affordable housing components), office and industrial buildings, warehouses, business parks, as well as assembling raw land for monumental development projects. April works with individuals and businesses on sophisticated joint venture transactions in connection with sizeable development projects. Additionally, April also handles syndication and securities work in connection with private placement offerings for equity raises. Finally, April handles corporate restructuring of entities for tax and estate planning purposes. April truly enjoys working on complex transactions and determining the best legal structure for her clients in order to provide the most advantageous results.

April has been recognized by the legal community for the critical work she does for her clients and the positive results she attains by being recognized by, among others, the Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers, Top Women of Law, and previously as a “40 Under 40” – an award honoring rising stars in the local business world who have distinguished themselves in their companies, their communities and their industries before reaching age 40.

Outside of her legal practice, April puts her positive attitude to work as a member of numerous non-profit and community organizations as she feels it is very important to give back to others.

 

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit

Education

  • Boston College Law School, J.D., 2001
  • Boston College, B.A., summa cum laude, 1997 - 3-year accelerated program

Bar Admission

Massachusetts, 2002

  • Lead counsel on Master Plan development project, known as “On the Dot,” which will transform 21 acres near the Andrew Square MBTA station in South Boston. This project will encompass 11 buildings, including 6 laboratory and office buildings and nearly 1,500 residential units, amounting to about 3.8 million square feet. The redevelopment will also involve cleaning the site of extensive industrial pollution. This complex project organized the land into four distinct districts for phased development, a portion of which included a joint venture while another portion included a significant syndication deal involving an aggregate $42 Million investment in a portfolio of Boston properties. This feat was achieved alongside the closing of a $276 Million aggregate loan featuring mortgage and mezzanine debt for pre-development and carrying costs.
  • $211.25 Million loan for the financing and expansion of an existing apartment complex located in Brookline and Boston. The loan allowed the creation of an additional apartment complex to increase the number of apartments to 676 apartments, and the construction of a new community center and pool on the property.
  • Represented the landlord and developer in the assemblage of multiple parcels of land and the lease of the assembled parcels to a national crane company for its new headquarters. Rent under the Lease totaled more than $67 Million. Negotiated all terms of the lease, including landlord’s construction of a new 65,000 square foot building as part of the headquarters relocation.
  • Closed multiple sale/leaseback transactions in various states across the US for a national technology company totaling nearly $400 Million.
  • Joint venture transaction for the development of eight proposed new building projects within a 4.9-acre area in South Boston, known as “Washington Village.” The development consisted of approximately 99,000 square feet of retail space, about 656 residential dwelling units, and around 648 parking spaces, with new streets, pedestrian paths, plazas, and landscaped open spaces.
  • Purchase of multiple loans with Notes totaling approximately $100 Million with funds from private placement offerings.
  • Complex $52.75 Million acquisition of a hotel that was subject to an extensive ground lease and involved the ownership of air and subsurface rights in connection with a Section 1031 exchange transaction, together with related $32 Million acquisition loan.
  • Acquisition of a 50% membership interest and new joint venture transaction in connection with the ownership of a hotel condominium unit in a large condominium.
  • Section 1031 Exchange transaction involving the sale of two Hotels and the $55 Million acquisition of a senior residential housing apartment community complex containing 176 units, together with related $36 Million acquisition loan transaction.

Legal Memberships

  • Boston Area Real Estate Investors Association
  • ProVisors
  • Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
  • New England Land Title Association (NELTA)

Professional & Civic Activities

  • Dedham Town Meeting Member, Precinct 7 Chair, Chair of all Chairs
  • Board Member and Chair of Development Committee, The Price Center
  • Board Member, Team Christine, Inc.
  • Host Committee Member, OneFamily, Inc.
  • President, Dedham Special Education Parent Advisory Council
  • President, Dedham Education Foundation
  • Board Member, Friends of Dedham High School Marauders Hockey
  • Committee Member, Boston College Law School Law Day
  • Committee Member, Boston College Undergraduate Reunion
  • Founded The John Thomas and Special Friends Fund, a non-profit corporation organized to benefit children with special needs and the institutions and organizations that care for and support them, and organize and implement all fundraising events.
  • Participated in numerous fundraising events for Children’s Hospital Boston, Perkins School for the Blind, the Starlight Children’s Foundation, and other organizations benefiting children with special needs.
  • Member, Boston College and Boston College Law School Alumni Association
  • The Uniform Commercial Code Reporter-Digest, Case law summary publications, 2000-2001

NEWS