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Volunteer Spotlight

An Honor Well-Earned
Attorney Charles A. Perkins, Jr. is Inducted Into the CAI-NE Hall of Fame
Just as America's major sports leagues have a Hall of
"Charlie's always been willing to volunteer his time
Fame to forever enshrine individuals who have achieved
and do anything that's asked of him."
high standards of excellence over a prolonged period of time,
In recognition of his efforts on behalf of CAI and the
the New England chapter of CAI also has its Hall of Fame.
condominium industry, Perkins has been honored with a
At the annual chapter dinner and awards banquet, the newnumber of awards, including a Special Achievement Award
est member was inducted: Charles A. Perkins, Jr., founding
for Advancing the Interests of Community Associations
partner of Perkins & Anctil, P.C. of Westford, Mass.
given by CAI's New England chapter. Additionally, he and his
A condominium law attorney, Perkins began specializing
firm have received the organization's Chapter Volunteer of
in the industry back in the '80s, when it was in its infancy.
the Year Award, and he has been a Diamond Chapter Partner
He has been an active volunteer with CAI, both nationally
since the partner program debuted about 15 years ago.
and locally, for just about as long. "I got into it when a lot
He has also earned membership in the prestigious
of people were joining CAI for the economic benefits,
College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL),
but I, along with a few others, never saw it as a way to
an organization created by CAI to recognize attorneys
make another dollar," says
who are committed to high
Perkins. "I see it as a way to
professional and ethical
promote the industry and help
standards and are dedicated
our clients do better."
to bettering the communities
One way he has served
they serve by advancing
CAI is - not surprisingly -
community association
by long-term membership on
law. There are thousands
the Massachusetts Legislative
of attorneys across the
Action Committee (MALAC),
country who specialize in
where he remains a non-voting
condominium law - yet only
member, and he has served as
152 are active members.
co-chair of the Legal CommitAbout being named to
tee. He also has co-authored
the Hall of Fame, however,
amicus briefs through CAI,
Perkins says, "It's the most
sometimes working with
meaningful award I've
attorneys from Marcus,
received, because it's not an
Errico, Emmer & Brooks, P.C.
award they give every year,
Charles A. Perkins, Jr.
(MEEB) of Braintree, Mass.
and it's from my peers."
Perkins & Anctil, P.C.
According to MEEB partner
Peers that include fellow
Ed Allcock, "Charlie's always
attorneys, whom he sees as
on top of important legislative issues. He's very inclusive
friends and colleagues rather than competitors. "He's tough
and encouraging, and he takes other people's ideas and helps
and difficult as an adversary, but he is also very human," says
them develop. He's a listener."
Allcock. "He's very good at getting clients and lawyers alike to
Additionally, Perkins is a long-time contributor to Condo
the table to resolve things fairly."
Media and speaker at industry events, seminars, and webinars.
"Charlie sees us as all working toward a common goal,
And, every year, Perkins & Anctil hosts a roundtable for
which is improving life in community associations," says
property managers, clients, and industry professionals that
Shapiro. "He exemplifies the best qualities of leadership and
is eligible for education credits through CAI. It is one of the
is the model for the industry - as an attorney and as a person."
organization's largest events after the annual Expo, bringing
The respect Perkins has earned among his own partners,
in upwards of 100 attendees to discuss a variety of topics, from colleagues, and staff is equally high. His law partner, Scott
insurance, discrimination, and lien enforcement, to a recent
Eriksen, attributes much of their firm's - and his own - success
hot topic of going green. "It's an original presentation, so
to Perkins' considerable efforts and energy. "Charlie has been
he spends a considerable amount of his own time preparing
my mentor in the practice of community association law," says
for it," reveals Ellen Shapiro, also a partner at MEEB.
Eriksen. "I'm very grateful for the opportunities he provided."
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