Because of the extensive experience of the firm's principal in Rhode Island investment and development activities, including his multi-disciplinary experience in both the private and public sector, Terra Firma provides a number of very tangible benefits to its clients, including:

• Knowledge of Rhode Island decision-makers at the State and municipal level.

• Understanding what is likely to be approved and what is not likely to be approved in the development context.

• Personal relationships with professionals providing services integral to the development process, including lawyers, environmental consultants, engineers, surveyors, appraisers, wetlands professionals, etc.

• Experience in facilitating project approvals in the timeliest manner possible.

• Ability to staff projects to provide the maximum expertise coupled with the best working relationships between project team members and governmental permitting officials.