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Biography

Spencer is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Department. His practice focuses primarily on real estate development and finance. Spencer assists owners, operators, lenders and equity investors in structuring and implementing complex real estate development deals and sophisticated debt and equity financing of real estate projects. He also represents clients in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, in resolving complex title matters and disputes, and in connection with matters relating to loan workouts, restructuring and insolvency. Spencer always strives to provide outstanding client service and enjoys working collaboratively with his clients and their other advisors to achieve their goals.

Spencer was selected as the firm’s 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section’s Steering Committee and is co-chair of the Title and Conveyancing Subcommittee. Spencer was recently appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Land Court Guidelines on Registered Land.

Spencer also currently serves as Director of Sullivan’s Summer Associate Program and runs a weekly “Title Tuesday” brown bag lunch for associates in the Real Estate Department. 

Outside of the office, Spencer is a director emeritus and past board chair of Hillel at the University of Massachusetts and is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity (having played saxophone in the UMass Marching Band). Spencer enjoys kayaking, cooking, bicycling, fiber arts, checking out new vegetarian-friendly eateries around town and planning his next trip.

Education
  • Western New England College School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude)
  • University of Massachusetts, Amherst (B.A.)
Bar & Court Admissions
  • New York
  • Massachusetts
  • Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
  • U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Professional Qualifications
  • NAIOP, Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Advisory Committee, Land Court Guidelines on Registered Land
  • Real Estate Steering Committee, Boston Bar Association
  • The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association
  • The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association
Awards & Honors
  • Involve Outstanding Executives Role Model (2024)
  • Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows Program (2023)
  • Law Clerk to the Honorable F. Herbert Gruendel, Connecticut Appellate Court (2008-2009)
  • Recipient, Connecticut Law Tribune's New Leaders in the Law Award (2016)
  • New England Super Lawyers Rising Star (2013 - 2018)
  • Boston Magazine Top Lawyers, Commercial Real Estate (2025)
Community Engagement
  • Director Emeritus and Past Board Chair, Hillel at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst
  • Mentor, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Success in Law School Mentoring Program
  • Life Member, Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity
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Breaking: FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced, on March 21, 2025, that it issued an interim final rule that removes the requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The interim final rule narrows the existing BOI reporting requirements by revising the definition of “reporting company” (i.e., companies required to file BOI reports) to include only “foreign reporting companies” (i.e., companies formed outside of a US state or tribal territory but that are registered to do business in the United States). As a result, domestic reporting companies (i.e., companies formed in a US state or tribal territory) are now exempted from the BOI reporting requirements pursuant to the CTA. The rule also provides foreign reporting companies with exemptions from reporting any U.S. persons who are beneficial owners of the foreign reporting company. Foreign reporting companies that are registered to do business in the United States must file BOI reports with FinCEN within 30 days from the date of the rule’s publication in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025. If foreign reporting companies are registered to do business in the United States on or after the date of publication, they must submit BOI reports within 30 days after receiving notice of the effectiveness of their registration. Please see our prior CTA-related client alerts here and here for additional information about the filing requirements and the applicable exceptions, and do not hesitate to reach out to your contacts at Sullivan if you have any questions about CTA compliance or BOI report filing requirements.
Breaking: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect with New Filing Deadline on March 21, 2025
The enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and related regulations, including the requirement that entities formed or registered in the United States file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR), is back in effect. The new deadline to file an initial, updated, and/or corrected BOIR is March 21, 2025. However, reporting companies that were previously given a reporting deadline later than March 21, 2025 have until that later deadline to file their initial BOIR. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a statement which extended the deadline following a February 18, 2025 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to lift the nationwide preliminary injunction issued in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.). FinCEN also indicated that it will assess its options to further modify deadlines to reduce regulatory burden on businesses and indicated that it may provide an update before March 21st if there are any further modifications of this deadline. You may check the FinCEN website for any updates at https://www.fincen.gov/boi. The CTA imposes reporting obligations that require most entities (LLCs, corporations, etc.) formed or doing business in the United States to report their beneficial ownership information to the FinCEN. Please see our prior CTA-related client alerts here and here for additional information about the filing requirements and the applicable exceptions, and do not hesitate to reach out to your contacts at Sullivan if you have any questions about CTA compliance or BOIR filing requirements.
Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named to 2025 Top Lawyers List by Boston Magazine
Boston, MA – Sullivan is proud to announce that 20 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in Boston magazine's 2025 Top Lawyers list. To compile the list, area lawyers were invited to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of specialties. Those who received the most votes in each specialty were then reviewed by an advisory board of select lawyers, chosen for their credentials and the high number of votes they received. The Sullivan attorneys, recognized by specialty, are: Attorneys for Non-Profits Judith Edington Bankruptcy and Workout Patrick Dinardo Amy Zuccarello Civil Law Litigation Ryan Rosenblatt Commercial Real Estate Ashley Brooks Louis Monti John Steiner Spencer Stone Corporate Law Benjamin Armour Lewis Segall Intellectual Property Rights Kimberly Herman Labor and Employment Erika Todd Land Use/Environmental Gregory Sampson Securities Law Howard Berkenblit Tax Law Joel Carpenter Richard Jones David Nagle Ameek Ashok Ponda Trusts and Estates Maura Carney Steven Cunningham About Sullivan Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.
Sullivan’s Spencer Stone Named to INvolve’s Outstanding Executives Role Model List
Boston, MA – Spencer Stone, a Boston-based partner in Sullivan & Worcester’s Real Estate Department, has been selected for the 2024 INvolve Outstanding Executives Role Model list. INvolve showcases outstanding global leaders who are inspiring change, driving inclusion and helping to break down barriers in the workplace. “I’m very honored to have been selected for this recognition,” Spencer said. “My advocacy work has enabled me to make connections with a range of talented professionals. It is gratifying to share what I’ve learned with my colleagues and peers, expand opportunities for LBGTQ+ individuals and strengthen welcoming work environments. Throughout the years, Sullivan & Worcester has always supported my efforts.” Spencer’s advocacy work has included membership with the Massachusetts LBGTQ Bar Association and the Boston Gay Real Estate Group, as well as his involvement with the GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders. In 2023, he was a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. He is co-chair of the firm’s annual Pride Event, a member of Sullivan’s hiring committee, director of the summer associate program and an active participant in the firm’s affinity group for diverse attorneys. The global Outstanding Role Models are breaking down the ceiling for LGBTQ+ employees within international business. These inspirational leaders are paving the way when it comes to increasing representation and driving inclusion for others within the workplace. Role Models featured in the Outstanding Role Model Lists do not work professionally in DEI but represent the wide range of individuals who have made it their personal mission to make a difference. The full list of 2024 INvolve Outstanding Executives Role Models is available here. About Sullivan Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.

Spencer A. Stone

Spencer is a partner in the firm's Real Estate Department. His practice focuses primarily on real estate development and finance. Spencer assists owners, operators, lenders and equity investors in structuring and implementing complex real estate development deals and sophisticated debt and equity financing of real estate projects. He also represents clients in real estate acquisitions and dispositions, in resolving complex title matters and disputes, and in connection with matters relating to loan workouts, restructuring and insolvency. Spencer always strives to provide outstanding client service and enjoys working collaboratively with his clients and their other advisors to achieve their goals.

Spencer was selected as the firm’s 2023 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. He is a member of the Boston Bar Association Real Estate Section’s Steering Committee and is co-chair of the Title and Conveyancing Subcommittee. Spencer was recently appointed to the Advisory Committee on the Land Court Guidelines on Registered Land.

Spencer also currently serves as Director of Sullivan’s Summer Associate Program and runs a weekly “Title Tuesday” brown bag lunch for associates in the Real Estate Department. 

Outside of the office, Spencer is a director emeritus and past board chair of Hillel at the University of Massachusetts and is a Life Member of Kappa Kappa Psi, the National Honorary Band Fraternity (having played saxophone in the UMass Marching Band). Spencer enjoys kayaking, cooking, bicycling, fiber arts, checking out new vegetarian-friendly eateries around town and planning his next trip.

Viewpoints
All Viewpoints
Breaking: FinCEN Removes BOI Reporting Requirements for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced, on March 21, 2025, that it issued an interim final rule that removes the requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The interim final rule narrows the existing BOI reporting requirements by revising the definition of “reporting company” (i.e., companies required to file BOI reports) to include only “foreign reporting companies” (i.e., companies formed outside of a US state or tribal territory but that are registered to do business in the United States). As a result, domestic reporting companies (i.e., companies formed in a US state or tribal territory) are now exempted from the BOI reporting requirements pursuant to the CTA. The rule also provides foreign reporting companies with exemptions from reporting any U.S. persons who are beneficial owners of the foreign reporting company. Foreign reporting companies that are registered to do business in the United States must file BOI reports with FinCEN within 30 days from the date of the rule’s publication in the Federal Register on March 26, 2025. If foreign reporting companies are registered to do business in the United States on or after the date of publication, they must submit BOI reports within 30 days after receiving notice of the effectiveness of their registration. Please see our prior CTA-related client alerts here and here for additional information about the filing requirements and the applicable exceptions, and do not hesitate to reach out to your contacts at Sullivan if you have any questions about CTA compliance or BOI report filing requirements.
Breaking: Corporate Transparency Act Back in Effect with New Filing Deadline on March 21, 2025
The enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and related regulations, including the requirement that entities formed or registered in the United States file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR), is back in effect. The new deadline to file an initial, updated, and/or corrected BOIR is March 21, 2025. However, reporting companies that were previously given a reporting deadline later than March 21, 2025 have until that later deadline to file their initial BOIR. The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a statement which extended the deadline following a February 18, 2025 decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas to lift the nationwide preliminary injunction issued in Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al., 6:24-cv-00336 (E.D. Tex.). FinCEN also indicated that it will assess its options to further modify deadlines to reduce regulatory burden on businesses and indicated that it may provide an update before March 21st if there are any further modifications of this deadline. You may check the FinCEN website for any updates at https://www.fincen.gov/boi. The CTA imposes reporting obligations that require most entities (LLCs, corporations, etc.) formed or doing business in the United States to report their beneficial ownership information to the FinCEN. Please see our prior CTA-related client alerts here and here for additional information about the filing requirements and the applicable exceptions, and do not hesitate to reach out to your contacts at Sullivan if you have any questions about CTA compliance or BOIR filing requirements.
Sullivan & Worcester Attorneys Named to 2025 Top Lawyers List by Boston Magazine
Boston, MA – Sullivan is proud to announce that 20 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in Boston magazine's 2025 Top Lawyers list. To compile the list, area lawyers were invited to nominate up to three of their peers in a select number of specialties. Those who received the most votes in each specialty were then reviewed by an advisory board of select lawyers, chosen for their credentials and the high number of votes they received. The Sullivan attorneys, recognized by specialty, are: Attorneys for Non-Profits Judith Edington Bankruptcy and Workout Patrick Dinardo Amy Zuccarello Civil Law Litigation Ryan Rosenblatt Commercial Real Estate Ashley Brooks Louis Monti John Steiner Spencer Stone Corporate Law Benjamin Armour Lewis Segall Intellectual Property Rights Kimberly Herman Labor and Employment Erika Todd Land Use/Environmental Gregory Sampson Securities Law Howard Berkenblit Tax Law Joel Carpenter Richard Jones David Nagle Ameek Ashok Ponda Trusts and Estates Maura Carney Steven Cunningham About Sullivan Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.
Sullivan’s Spencer Stone Named to INvolve’s Outstanding Executives Role Model List
Boston, MA – Spencer Stone, a Boston-based partner in Sullivan & Worcester’s Real Estate Department, has been selected for the 2024 INvolve Outstanding Executives Role Model list. INvolve showcases outstanding global leaders who are inspiring change, driving inclusion and helping to break down barriers in the workplace. “I’m very honored to have been selected for this recognition,” Spencer said. “My advocacy work has enabled me to make connections with a range of talented professionals. It is gratifying to share what I’ve learned with my colleagues and peers, expand opportunities for LBGTQ+ individuals and strengthen welcoming work environments. Throughout the years, Sullivan & Worcester has always supported my efforts.” Spencer’s advocacy work has included membership with the Massachusetts LBGTQ Bar Association and the Boston Gay Real Estate Group, as well as his involvement with the GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders. In 2023, he was a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellow. He is co-chair of the firm’s annual Pride Event, a member of Sullivan’s hiring committee, director of the summer associate program and an active participant in the firm’s affinity group for diverse attorneys. The global Outstanding Role Models are breaking down the ceiling for LGBTQ+ employees within international business. These inspirational leaders are paving the way when it comes to increasing representation and driving inclusion for others within the workplace. Role Models featured in the Outstanding Role Model Lists do not work professionally in DEI but represent the wide range of individuals who have made it their personal mission to make a difference. The full list of 2024 INvolve Outstanding Executives Role Models is available here. About Sullivan Sullivan & Worcester (Sullivan) is a global, mid-sized law firm with lawyers in Boston, London, New York, Tel Aviv and Washington, D.C. Sullivan’s clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading financial services firms and asset managers, boards of directors, real estate companies, and emerging businesses, rely on Sullivan’s ability to navigate complex legal and operational landscapes, the impeccable judgment of its lawyers, and its commitment to best‑in‑class client service.