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Publisher: Day Pitney Press Release
January 15, 2026

Day Pitney Announces Leadership Changes in Real Estate

Day Pitney LLP announced that the firm has named a new leader to its Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use business unit, effective today.

Jared P. Ross, Partner in the firm’s Boston office, has been named to serve as the co-chair of the Real Estate, Environmental and Land Use practice; he will serve alongside Craig M. Gianetti, current co-chair of the group. Ross will succeed Marie C. Betrand, who previously served as co-chair, and is a Commercial Real Estate partner in the firm’s Hartford office. 

“The firm extends its sincere gratitude to Marie for her outstanding leadership and dedication to our Real Estate team,” commented Gregory A. Hayes, Day Pitney's Managing Partner. “Congratulations to Jared as he steps into his new leadership role. We are confident that, under Craig and Jared’s guidance, the practice will continue to grow and deliver exceptional results for our clients.”

Ross is a trusted outside general counsel and full-service attorney for real estate developers, lenders and equity participants, offering strategic advice across all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, permitting, and leasing. He has extensive experience representing developers and investors in multifamily, hotel, office, industrial, and flex space transactions, handling due diligence, joint ventures, and real estate investment funds. As leader of Day Pitney’s Construction practice, Ross negotiates and drafts contracts for projects ranging from small rehabilitations to developments exceeding $100 million. Additionally, his practice extends to working on renewable energy development projects and providing transactional experience to the firm’s Automotive practice. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association’s Real Estate section, Land Use and Development committee. Ross earned his B.S., magna cum laude, from Boston College and his J.D. from Suffolk Law School. He is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C.

“Our Real Estate practice is well positioned for continued growth, and I’m grateful for the leadership that has brought us to this point. I look forward to collaborating with our team to support our clients as they navigate an increasingly complex real estate market,” added Ross.

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Jared P. Ross
Jared P. Ross
Partner
Boston, MA
| (617) 345-4787
Craig M. Gianetti
Craig M. Gianetti
Partner
Parsippany, NJ
| (973) 966-8053

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