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Corcoran named partner at Touchstone Closing; adds Frazier, Rossini and Moujahed to team

Emily Corcoran

Andover, MA Real estate law firm, Touchstone Closing, has named Emily Corcoran as a new partner. In addition, Touchstone welcomes attorneys Katie Frazier, Noelle Rossini and Nadine Moujahed to the firm’s roster. 

Corcoran, an established attorney, joins as partner and brings over 15 years of experience in residential real estate transactions. Corcoran’s expertise ranges from negotiating purchase and sales agreements, to reviewing and curing titles, representing buyers, sellers, and lenders throughout a real estate transaction, as well as assisting the real estate agent with any matter that may arise. Corcoran has also spent time overseeing and fostering attorney development. 

“I’m honored to join this group of talented professionals and it feels like such a natural fit. I can’t wait to contribute to the firm’s success as we anticipate a busy summer season,” said Corcoran.

Frazier brings her passion for real estate along with her unique background to Touchstone. Frazier spent time as a family law attorney and real estate agent before practicing residential real estate law. She gained invaluable experience to aid her in the attorney side of real estate transactions. Attorney Frazier has recently been awarded the Super Lawyer designation which is given to a handful of attorneys from every state who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their legal field. With Frazier joining the team, comes a new closing office at 135 Beaver St.,4th Floor, Waltham, this July. 

Rossini joins as associate attorney. Rossini has been in the industry for eight years and a practicing residential real estate attorney for four. She brings outstanding client service, smooth transaction reputation and a positive attitude to the growing team. 

Moujahed joins Touchstone as an associate attorney out of the Boston office. 

“We are thrilled to welcome such highly regarded attorneys to our growing team,” said John O’Donohue, co-founder and managing partner of Touchstone Closing. 

Touchstone Closing & Escrow is a real estate law firm specializing in real estate closings and serving clients throughout New England. The firm is locally owned and has offices in Andover, MA, Boston, MA, Chatham, MA, Newburyport, MA, and Salem, NH. Touchstone Closing was named one of the Boston Business Journal’s exclusive list of Best Places to Work in 2023. 

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