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• Active Members • Board Members Corporate Members: Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C. Thomas Thorne-Thomsen 322 S. Green Street, Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60607 Telephone: (312) 491-3324 Fax Number: (312) 421-6162 E-Mail: tthorne@att-law.com Web: www.att-law.com Organization Description Applegate & Thorne-Thomsen, P.C. was formed in 1998 to serve it’s clients in all aspects of development, ownership, financing and investment in real estate. Lawyers in the firm have represented diverse real estate interests, from individual entrepreneurs to Fortune 100 corporations, from the sale of single family homes to the sale of multi-tenant downtown office buildings. We offer significant expertise with respect to the use of low-income housing tax credits as a means of affordable housing finance.Our practice includes experience in various HUD grant and loan programs for multi-family housing, public housing, redevelopment programs, transfers of physical assets, loan management matters and other publicly financed assisted and insured lending transactions involving multifamily properties. Although the Firm’s lawyers bring years of experience with Chicago’s large law firms, we have founded the Firm based on a recognition that we are best able to serve our clients’ needs from a smaller entrepreneurial setting which emphasizes service of the highest quality, delivered in the most efficient manner possible. We have left behind the trappings of the large law firm without sacrificing the needs of our clients to receive the most sophisticated and cutting-edge advice available. The Firm includes 16 lawyers and six legal assistants. Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross, LLP Richard Power, Partner, Head of Affordable Housing Group 100 B Street, Suite 400 Santa Rosa, CA 95401 Telephone: (707) 526-4200 Fax Number: (707) 526-4707 E-Mail: rpower@cmprlaw.com Web: www.cmprlaw.com Organization Description Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP (CMPR) is nationally recognized as a leading law firm in the area of affordable housing. It handles all aspects of affordable housing transactions including: advising developers on site acquisition and negotiation of tax credit equity, bond and debt funding as well as ongoing tax and regulatory compliance; advising tax credit equity investors on direct and indirect tax credit investments and associated tax credit issues; advising debt lenders, providing bridge loans, construction loans or take-out finance; and providing tax opinions. The firm also represents borrowers and lenders with respect to transactions involving Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and HUD/FHA involvement. CMPR’s general experience in real estate, banking, fund structuring, corporate, nonprofit and tax issues enables it to handle the unexpected as well as the expected issues. Its objectives are to provide pragmatic and proactive advice in a commercial context while helping to ensure its clients achieve their commercial goals. Dauby O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC Sean O'Connor 9025 River Road, Suite 400 Indianapolis , IN 46240 Phone: (317) 848-5700 Fax: (317) 815-6140 Web: www.doz.net Organization Description Dauby O’Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ) was established in 1987 to provide accounting, consulting and tax services to owners, developers, managers and syndicators of multifamily housing communities. DOZ started as a two man firm and has grown to a nationally recognized leader in the real estate arena with clients in over 35 states. Our intense focus in the real estate arena results in a staff that truly knows the nuances of multifamily finance. DOZ is extremely well versed in projects financed with HUD, RD, Tax Exempt Bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credits. Devine, Millimet & Branch, P.A. Jon B. Sparkman, Esq. 111 Amherst Street Manchester, NH 03101 Phone: (603) 669-1000 Fax: (603) 669-8547 E-Mail: jsparkman@devinemillimet.com Web: www.devinemillimet.com Organization Description Devine, Millimet & Branch, Professional Association utilizes the experience gained over its 50 years of service to continue its tradition of providing quality legal services. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide every client with aggressive, creative and results-oriented representation at a reasonable cost. Over the years, our firm has developed a reputation for being reasonable, practical attorneys who use the legal process to achieve our client's goals. Devine, Millimet & Branch was established in 1947 as a two-person partnership and has developed into a leading law firm in northern New England, which includes over 80 attorneys from more than thirty law schools. The firm's headquarters are located in a restored post office building in Manchester, NH with other offices in the State Capitol, Concord, NH, No. Hampton, NH and Andover, MA providing our clients with regional resources. The firm is comprised of various practice groups which allows us to provide a full range of legal services to individuals, businesses, non-profits and governmental bodies throughout the New England region. Dixon Hughes PLLC Margaret Thompson 1829 Eastchester Drive High Point, NC 27265 Phone: (336) 889-5156 Fax: (336) 889-6168 E-Mail: mthompson@dixon-hughes.com Web: www.dixon-hughes.com Organization Description With a staff of over 1200 located in eight states, Dixon Hughes ranks among the nation’s top 20 CPA firms and provides a wide array of assurance, tax and consulting services specific to the Affordable Housing industry. Our Affordable Housing Service Group has advised and assisted all facets of the industry including developers, syndicators, investors, construction and management companies. Eide Bailly LLP Shannon Brauer 4310 17th Avenue South Fargo, ND 58103 Phone: (701) 239-8575 Fax: (701) 239-8600 Email: sbreuer@eidebailly.com web: www.eidebailly.com Eide Bailly LLP is a Top 25 CPA Firm in the nation which has been serving the real estate industry for more than 40 years. With 19 offices in nine states, Eide Bailly provides a variety of services to its real estate clients and specializes in serving those in the affordable housing sector. The Firm’s Real Estate Team provides services including assurance, tax, feasibility analysis, financial forecasts and projections, lending and financing evaluations, tenant file reviews, cost certifications, arbitrage calculations, and cost segregation studies. Clients value working with experienced business advisors who are familiar with current real estate issues, tax concerns, government programs and requirements that impact their businesses. In addition to the core services of assurance and tax, Eide Bailly offers expanded services such as consulting services, employee benefits, financial services, forensic services, medical practice management, technology consulting and training & development. For more information, please call Shannon Brewer at 888-302-6681 or visit our website at www.eidebailly.com. Fifth Third Community Development Corporation Catherine A. Cawthon, President 5747 Perimeter Drive, Suite #253 Dublin , OH 43017 Phone: (614) 734-0517 Fax Number: (614) 734-0781 E-Mail: cawthon@53.com Web Address: www.53.com Organization Description Fifth Third Community Development Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fifth Third Bancorp, was created to invest in CRA motivated investments like low income housing, historic tax credits and new market tax credit projects that support community revitalization and the creation of affordable housing. The CDC invests primarily in projects within Fifth Third Bank’s assessment areas, which are located in Ohio, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Florida, Tennessee, West Virginia, Missouri, North Carolina, Georgia and Pennsylvania. Since its inception, Fifth Third CDC has committed to over $1.5 billion in investments in more than 450 projects. Kutak Rock LLP Gregg S. Yeutter, Partner 1650 Farnam Street Omaha, NE 68102 Telephone: (402) 346-6000 Fax Number: (402) 346-1148 E-Mail: gregg.yeutter@kutakrock.com Web: www.kutakrock.com Organization Description Kutak Rock LLP is a national law firm with offices in 16 locations across the country. The firm has an expansive housing practice, most notably in the areas of low-income tax-exempt bond financing. With respect to its specific activities in the Low Income Housing Tax Credit area, Kutak Rock LLP has been an active participant in the LIHTC Program since its inception in 1986, providing a wide range of services to a broad spectrum of clients. Kutak Rock LLP represents equity funds (covering 8 states), syndicators and direct investors in LIHTC projects, having closed in excess of $4.5 billion of equity commitments to date. Kutak Rock LLP represents developers (both for-profit and nonprofit) across the country with respect to Section 42 projects. The firm also serves as counsel to various state housing agencies charged with the establishment and operation of the LIHTC program in their state. Kutak Rock LLP also has significant expertise in the areas of Historic Tax Credits (HTC), New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) and renewable energy credits, such as solar and wind. Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, PC Ted S. Rozeboo, Esq. 124 W. Allegan, Suite 700 Lansing, MI 48933 Telephone: (517) 482-2400 Fax Number: (517) 853-8619 E-Mail: tsrozeboom@loomislaw.com Web: www.loomislaw.com Organization Description Loomis, Ewert, Parsley, Davis & Gotting, PC is a law firm providing legal services to developers and syndicators in the State of Michigan. Services include new construction and rehabilitated projects, tax credit projects, historic credit projects, conventionally financed projects and projects financed through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, HUD insured projects and projects financed through Rural Housing. National Affordable Housing Trust Lori Little 2335 North Bank Drive Columbus , OH 43220 Telephone: (614) 451-9929 Fax: (614) 451-3370 Email: llittle@naht.org Web Address: www.naht.org Organization Description Formed in 1986 by Retirement Housing Foundation and National Church Residences, national non-profit providers of affordable housing, National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT) is a non-profit organization “dedicated to the creation and preservation of affordable housing throughout the nation.” Volunteers of America became a member of NAHT in 1996. The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society became a member in 2007 and Mercy Housing in 2008. Working with our members and other developer sponsors, NAHT has brought stability and security to the lives of many low-and moderate-income households by providing an opportunity for people to live in affordable housing. NAHT is committed to increasing the supply of affordable housing through funding the construction of new apartments and the acquisition and preservation of existing affordable housing. NAHT fulfills its affordable housing mission by serving as a financial intermediary and consultant for our Member organizations and other non-profits, providing a broad range of pre-development, development, financial structuring, asset management acquisition funding and equity syndication services. To date, we have served as a partner in the creation and preservation of approximately 13,000 affordable housing units in 36 states, accruing approximately $490 million in equity. NAHT is currently raising between $100 and $150 million in equity per year. Through these efforts, approximately 9,000 units of affordable housing have been preserved, and 4,000 units of newly constructed affordable housing have been created. Nixon Peabody LLP Thomas Giblin 100 Summer Street Boston, MA 02110 Telephone: (617) 345-1102 Fax Number: (617) 345-1300 E-Mail: tgiblin@nixonpeabody.com Web: www.nixonpeabody.com Organization Description Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the largest multi-practice law firms in the United States, with offices in 14 cities on the East and West coasts and over 600 attorneys working in 15 major practice areas. The Firm’s size, diversity, and state-of-the-art technical resources enable us to offer comprehensive legal services to individuals and organizations of all sizes in local, state, national and international matters. Our clients include emerging and middle-market businesses, national and multinational corporations, financial institutions, public entities, not-for-profit institutions and individuals. Nixon Peabody adheres to the highest standards of legal excellence, and the highest standards of service. Our attorneys are widely respected not only for the depth of their industry knowledge, but for being responsive, efficient, and easy to work with. Our Syndication Practice group is pre-eminent in its representation of participants in transactions involving the low-income housing tax credit. We represent syndicators, direct investors, for profit and non-profit developers, public agencies, trade associations and others involved in this program. Our attorneys have been involved with the housing tax credit since its enactment in 1986 and have a thorough knowledge of the transactional, regulatory and legislative history of this program. With over 30 attorneys and other professionals practicing in this area across the country, Nixon Peabody’s depth in tax credit work is unparalleled. Otis, Atwell Thomas Gioia, Partner/Shareholder 324 Gannett Drive South Portland, ME 04106 Telephone: (207) 780-1100 Fax Number: (207) 780-1999 E-Mail: tgioia@otisatwell.com Web Address: www.otisatwell.com Organization Description Otis, Atwell is a public accounting firm located in South Portland, Maine. Formed in 1974, the firm specializes in serving the subsidized housing industry in northern New England. We serve approximately 800 clients who utilize the Low Income Housing Tax Credit. In addition to annual audits and tax returns, we prepare cost certifications, review development pro-formas and perform development consulting. Plante & Moran, PLLC Rob Edwards, CPA, Partner 1111 Michigan Avenue East Lansing, MI 48823 Telephone: (517) 336-7460 E-Mail: robert.edwards@plantemoran.com Web: www.plantemoran.com Organization Description Plante & Moran was founded in 1924 and is among the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing clients with tax, audit, and risk management services; financial, technology, energy, and business consulting; and wealth management services. Plante & Moran has over 20 offices in many states, 3 of which are overseas. Plante & Moran has been recognized by a number of organizations, including FORTUNE magazine, as one of the best places to work. Plante & Moran prides itself on its culture for its own staff and in top service for our clients. Plante & Moran has a team of experts specializing in providing Housing and Community Development Solutions for the multi-family and senior residential, low income, historic, and commercial development communities. Our team collaborates with sponsors, developers, owners, investors, investor funds, community organizations, and other professional service providers. We offer the topmost traditional compliance services and exceptional consulting services including preparation of financial projections and structuring, minimization of taxes and maximization of cash flow strategies. Reznick Group Renee Scruggs, Principal 7700 Old Georgetown Rd., Suite 400 Bethesda, MD 20814-6100 Telephone: (301) 657-7706 Fax Number: (301) 657-7707 E-Mail: renee.scruggs@reznickgroup.com Web: www.reznickgroup.com Organization Description Reznick Group, a national leader in providing public accounting and business advisory services, is committed to providing our clients with outstanding service. With more than 900 professionals and staff members in six offices serving clients nationwide, Reznick Group is able to operate from each client’s perspective by exercising the highest levels of integrity, quality and responsiveness in providing solutions to help our clients meet their business objectives. We provide clients with solutions based on our extensive knowledge of and experience in audit, business advisory, and tax services. As business and financial advisors, our strength is in our professionals and resources. Because we attract and retain the best and brightest in the industry, we are able to staff each engagement with professionals who have the technology and industry expertise necessary to provide our clients with outstanding quality service. Reznick Group works with owners, developers, syndicators and managers of more than 3,000 affordable housing units in more than 40 states. To learn more about the services we provide and our perspective on issues that impact your industry please visit www.reznickgroup.com. Reznick Group is a Certified Public Accounting firm and a Professional Corporation. RubinBrown, LLP Colleen Conrad, CPA, Partner One North Brentwood St. Louis, MO 63105 Telephone: (314) 290-3210 Fax Number: (314) 290-3400 E-mail: Colleen.Conrad@rubinbrown.com Web: www.rubinbrown.com Organization Description Established in 1952, Rubin Brown LLP is one of the largest regionally owned CPA firms in the Midwest with offices in St. Louis and Kansas City, Missouri. RubinBrown has a large Real Estate Practice Group that provides audit, tax and consulting services nationally with an extensive practice in all aspects of affordable housing, including HUD, state housing agency and low income housing tax credit developments and funds. Services provided include forecast and projections, tax credit application assistance, HUD and state agency cost certifications, carryover certifications, 10-year rule certifications, tax planning, compliance reviews, asset management assistance and many other services. Rubin Brown also provides specialized expertise with historic rehabilitation tax credits, new markets tax credits, energy tax credits and various state tax credit programs. Spectrum Seminars Steven L. Rosenblatt, President 545 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 Telephone: (207) 767-8000 Fax Number: (207) 767-2200 E-mail: info@spectrumseminars.com Web: www.spectrumseminars.com Organization Description Spectrum Seminars, Inc. offers training and consulting services for property owners and managers, private corporations and government agencies regarding Rural Development 515 and HUD programs, Fair Housing/Section504/ADA and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit, as well as other government programs. Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP Michael D. Saad, Partner 2000 Huntington Center 41 South High Street Columbus, OH 43215 Telephone: ((614) 365-2735 Fax Number: (614) 365-2499 E-mail: msaad@ssd.com Web: www.ssd.com Organization Description Squires Sander & Dempsey LLP is a national law firm with a significant practice in Low Income Housing Tax Credit, new markets tax credits, historic tax credits and other affordable housing and community development projects and programs. The Stolar Partnership LLP Jeffrey H. Pass 911 Washington Avenue, 7th Floor St. Louis, MO 63101 Telephone: (314) 231-2800 Fax Number: (314) 436-8400 E-Mail: jhp@stolarlaw.com Web: www.stolarlaw.com Organization Description The Stolar Partnership’s Affordable Housing Group has nationwide experience in all facets of tax credit development and financing, including federal and state low income housing tax credits, federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits, federal new markets credits, HUD financing, tax-exempt bond financing, federal, state, and/or local grants, and below-market loans, HUD Hope VI Projects, assisted living developments and state and local tax credits and incentives. Our clients include equity funds, institutional investors, lenders and for-profit and nonprofit developers. Back to Top of Page ______________________________________________ NASLEF 1970 Broadway, Suite 250 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 444-1101 info@naslef.org |
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