Diane R. Rubin Partner

Diane R. Rubin is a partner in Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye’s Litigation and Real Estate Practice Groups.  She has extensive experience as counsel to both private and public clients in these areas.  Her clients include general contractors and subcontractors, as well as awarding authorities and owners, most notably large condominium associations.  As a lawyer who is well-versed in both litigation and transactional matters, Diane is able to advise clients about how to avoid litigation and, when necessary, how to accomplish their goals in the litigation arena, whether in the courtroom or through mediation or arbitration.

Diane served as associate general counsel for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, where she was responsible for oversight of all litigation, which included several high-profile eminent domain cases and lease, telecommunications, computer software and insurance disputes, in addition to numerous construction and design negligence lawsuits.  She participated in redrafting the general terms and conditions for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's construction agreements and drafted many such agreements and bid documents.  Her additional responsibilities included serving as counsel relative to the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority's employment matters, such as discrimination and sexual harassment policies and complaints.

In private practice, both before and after serving at the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Diane has had significant experience with real estate litigation, such as boundary disputes and environmental claims.  She continues to advocate with governmental entities on behalf of private clients in such matters as zoning and permitting and related land use issues.  She assisted another public authority with developing a construction management program, including preparation of bid documents and agreements.

Bar Admissions

• Massachusetts
• United States District Court, District of Massachusetts

Education

• Boston University School of Law, J.D., 1985
• Brandeis University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1981, Phi Beta Kappa

Noteworthy

• 2009: Featured in Boston Women’s Business as a top 10 attorney in Boston
• 2006: Named a Massachusetts "Super Lawyer" by Law and Politics, as published in Boston magazine

Memberships

• American Arbitration Association, National Construction Panel of Arbitrators
• New England Women in Real Estate, Programs and Seminars Committee
• Real Estate Bar Association, Chair of Condominium Law and Practice Committee