Partners Mark D. Engel Stephen Schultz Robert A. Adelson Of Counsel Peter L. Koff Stephen M. Politi Michael Roitman

Tisbury Fuel Service Inc. v. Martha's Vineyard Commission, Dukes County Superior Court The firm represents Tisbury Fuel Service, Inc., which wishes to open a service station which would sell "discounted" gasoline on Martha's Vineyard. The number of gas stations on the Vineyard had declined steadily since 1970, and Tisbury Fuel Service proposed opening a new station which would sell gasoline at considerably lower prices than the prices being offered at the island's other gas stations. The Martha's Vineyard Commission rejected Tisbury Fuel Service's application, despite evidence showing there would be minimal impact on traffic and a considerable economic benefit from the building of a gas station dedicated to selling named brand gasoline at a lower price. Engel & Schultz appealed the Commission's decision to court where a six day trial was held challenging the Commission's decision. The case is currently under advisement. If you believe you are involved in a dispute which may need to be litigated, please contact Mr. Schultz directly by phone or by e-mail at sschultz@engelschultz.com. Engel & Schultz, LLP 265 Franklin Street, Suite 1801 Boston, Massachusetts 02110 Telephone: (617) 951-9980 Fax: (617) 951-0048 mail@engelschultz.com © 2006 Engel & Schultz, LLP The material contained herein may be considered advertising by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court