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Scott R. MacNeil

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Scott MacNeil is an Associate in Hinckley Allen’s Real Estate Group. Before joining Hinckley Allen, Scott was an in-house attorney at American Tower Corporation. In this role, Scott handled zoning matters for American Tower Corporation’s telecommunication sites throughout the United States. Prior to his time at American Tower Corporation, Scott was an Associate at the Law Offices of Peter A. Zahka II, P.C. where he represented developers before local zoning and planning boards in the Greater Boston Area.

Scott earned a B.A. from Saint Anselm College, and a J.D. from Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to practice in Massachusetts.

Credentials

Work Experience

  • Hinckley Allen
    • Associate (2022-Present)
  • American Tower Corporation
    • Attorney I – Zoning Team (2021-2022)
  • Law Offices of Peter A. Zahka, II, P.C.
    • Associate Attorney (2021)
    • Law Clerk (2018-2021)
  • LawServe (now MesaLaw)
    • Legal Intern (2015-2017)

Honors & Awards

  • Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch (2025)
    • Real Estate Law
  • Super Lawyers, Massachusetts: Rising Stars (2023-2024)
    • Real Estate

Charitable & Civic Involvement

  • Diplomatic Observers
    • Assistant Director (2016)

Bar Memberships

  • Massachusetts

Newsroom

Publication

Securing the Storefront: How Companies are Tackling Increasing Retail Theft

Retail crime, and specifically organized retail crime, is on the rise in major markets throughout the United States. In 2022, the National Retail Federation reported a loss of $112 billion dollars, up from $99.3 billion in 2021. In addition to profit loss,…

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The Rise of Biometric Technology in Retail: Balancing Innovation and Compliance

"Biometrics" refers to the automated recognition of individuals through unique physical characteristics. While most of us are familiar with using biometric data, such as facial recognition on an iPhone, to unlock personal devices, many may not realize the …

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Hinckley Allen’s Widespread Recognition in the 2024 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

More than 60 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named to the Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Upstate New York for 2024, including those newly recognized and featured in the Top List…

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Hinckley Allen Attorneys Shine in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers®

Hinckley Allen is pleased to announce that over 100 attorneys are recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America®, including 14 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch.” This recognition, marking the largest group of attorneys honor…

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