Meaghan represents developers, individuals and corporate entities in real estate and land use matters throughout Connecticut. Meaghan guides clients through the development process, and represents them in connection with obtaining municipal and state approvals for large scale development and real estate transactions, including mixed-use developments, multi-family and age-restricted housing, affordable housing, retail, commercial and industrial projects.  Meaghan also assists clients with post-approval matters, including land use appeals and litigation.

Prior to joining Carmody, Meaghan served as law clerk to the Honorable William J. Sullivan and the Honorable William J. Lavery of the Connecticut Appellate Court, where her responsibilities included, in part, assisting with land use petitions for certification.  During law school, she served as judicial intern for the Honorable Vanessa L. Bryant of the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.

Affiliations

• Youth Continuum, Board Member

• Connecticut Bar Association

• Real Estate Finance Association, Hartford Chapter and Fairfield Chapter

• International Conference of Shopping Centers (“ICSC”), Connecticut NextGen Committee, Member

• Fairfield County Bar Association

• New Haven County Bar Association

Distinctions

• New Leaders in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2022

• Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers® – Land Use and Zoning Law, 2019-2022

• Terry J. Tondro Student Prize for Excellence in the Study of Land Use, Historic Preservation, and Urban Redevelopment, 2013

• Membership Manager, Connecticut Law Review, 2012-2013

• Competition Director, Connecticut Moot Court Board, 2012-2013

• Co-president, Federalist Society, University of Connecticut School of Law, 2012-2013

• Teaching Assistant, LL.M. Legal Research & Writing, 2012