New York – December 6, 2022 – Cassin & Cassin LLP, a law firm specializing in real estate, real estate finance and private client matters, is proud to announce that Evan E. Blau, partner and Chair of the firm’s Agency Lending and Affordable Housing practices, has been recognized as a top 10 real estate attorney in New York by Connect CRE at their Annual Lawyers in Real Estate Awards.
The publication highlighted Mr. Blau’s recent notable transactions, including his work on over 2,300 Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac transactions, which amounted to nearly $30 billion in loans over the past two years.
Read Mr. Blau’s complete profile on Connect CRE’s website.
Mr. Blau has extensive experience representing lenders, financial institutions and trade associations in the Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac multifamily housing markets and the affordable housing sector. He is a leading adviser to clients in lending billions of dollars to finance the purchase and development of affordable housing units across the country and is widely considered to be one of the most active and distinguished attorneys within the affordable housing legal and regulatory space. In addition, he has extensive experience with credit enhanced tax-exempt bond structures, green financing, moderate rehabilitation, student housing, manufactured housing, and conventional loan programs and is well-versed on a range of low-income housing tax credits, tax exempt bonds, section 8 and housing assistance payments contracts as well as federal and state affordable housing and community development programs.
“As the country recovers from the impact of the pandemic, the need for affordable housing has never been more dire,” said Blau. “And that makes this recognition even more rewarding as it signifies that the counsel we provide to clients is making a difference in communities across the country.”
“Steering clients through the complex legal issues surrounding affordable housing transactions is something Evan and our team at Cassin do every day,” said Michael Hurley, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Their deep set of experience across all significant federal, state, and local housing and community development programs is something not found in many firms. We’re proud of the important work they do, and we’re thrilled to see Evan’s leadership in affordable housing recognized with this award.”
The Connect CRE 2022 Lawyers in Real Estate Award recognizes 110 attorneys from around the U.S. representing a variety of disciplines. Winners are selected for excelling in their practices and their contributions to the community. The award is given to 10 attorneys nationally and from each of the 10 areas covered by their regional newsletter: California, Texas, New York & Tri-State, Chicago & Midwest, Atlanta & Southeast, Boston & New England, Florida & Gulf Coast, Seattle & Northwest, Phoenix & Southwest and Washington, DC.