Overview
He is a master in terms of negotiating, and he is well liked and respected by all participants, including the governmental funding partners. He sees the big picture and ensures that his client's primary goals are met, and he does not get lost in details which are unimportant.
- Chambers USA 2018
Brian McDonough is a Shareholder in the Real Estate Department. He is a member of the Firm's Board of Directors as well as its Executive Committee, and he also is the Chairperson of the Firm's Affordable Housing & Tax Credit Practice Group. He represents developers using government loan programs, community housing development organizations and 501(c)(3) organizations using qualified 501(c)(3) bonds for multifamily housing developments. Brian assists clients with matters involving multifamily housing, low income housing tax credits and loan programs implemented by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. Brian also represents lenders in all types of real estate loans and in particular, loans related to affordable housing.
Brian is a frequent lecturer and panelist on current matters affecting affordable housing. In addition, Brian has authored several articles on matters affecting affordable housing.
Representative Experience
- Represented large affordable housing developer in connection with the issuance of bonds on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
- Represented Quest Inc. in securing construction financing and tax credit syndication totaling $16.8 million for Quest Village, an affordable apartment community for independent adults with developmental disabilities.
- Representation of several sellers of multiple affordable housing properties, partnership interests and management company affiliates.
- Negotiation and preparation of contracts for properties for new and existing multifamily apartment buildings throughout the State of Florida.
- Negotiation of workouts of tax-exempt bond financed projects involving state and local issuers of bonds.
- Representation of developers in the negotiation of the syndication of federal low income housing tax credits.
- Issued, as an agent for various title companies, title insurance policies on behalf of owners and lenders in excess of $1 billion.
- Assisted affordable housing developer, St. John Community Development Corporation and the CDP Companies, in the closing of the development and financing for St. John Plaza, a 90-unit apartment complex in Overtown, Miami. The project was financed through multiple sources, including bonds issued by the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and the Housing Finance Authority of Miami-Dade County.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Founder & Executive Director, Give Kids A Chance (charitable organization providing scholarships to low-income students)
- Legal Counsel, Coalition of Affordable Housing Providers (organization of developers, lenders, tax credit syndicators, and other professionals involved in the acquisition, financing, and development of affordable housing in Florida)
- Board of Directors, Camillus House (provider of housing and supportive services to homeless)
- Board of Directors, Casa Familia (provider of affordable housing and related services to intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals)
Recognition
- Chambers USA, Real Estate (South Florida), 2015-Present
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2003-Present
- Miami Real Estate Law Lawyer of the Year, 2020
- Top 10 Influential Real Estate Lawyers Shaping South Florida in 2023, Business Today
- Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2019
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Publications & Presentations
Publications:
Florida Attorney General’s Office Issues Informal Opinion Clarifying Zoning Districts that Qualify for Development under the Live Local Act
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|August 2024
Publications:
Legislative Tax Package includes Live Local Property Tax Exemption Opt-out Provisions for Taxing Authorities
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|April 2024
Events:
WEBINAR: SB 328 - The 2024 Live Local Act
Stearns Weaver Miller Webinar|March 2024
Publications:
Florida Senate and House of Representatives Pass Senate Bill 328 Amending the 2023 Live Local Act
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|March 2024
Affordable Housing News Update, Government Affairs News Update, Land Development News Update, Publications:
Rotunda Report Week 6 | February 12-16, 2024
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|February 2024
Events:
Navigating Affordable Housing Law
Florida Housing Coalition|February 2024
Publications:
Live Local Act Bill Proposes Significant Changes to Florida’s Landmark 2023 Affordable and Workforce Housing Legislation
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|January 2024
Affordable Housing News Update, Land Development News Update, Publications:
Florida Housing Finance Corporation Releases New Frequently Asked Questions for the Missing Middle Ad Valorem Tax Certification Program
Stearns Weaver Miller News Update|December 2023
Newsroom
Firm Announcements:
Give Kids A Chance Celebrates 20 Years of Making an Impact for Low-Income Students Attending College
November 2024
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35 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers and 11 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2024
June 2024
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Give Kids A Chance Celebrates 20 Years of Making an Impact for Low-Income Students Attending College
March 2024
In the Media:
Top 10 Influential Real Estate Lawyers Shaping South Florida in 2023
Business Today|July 2023
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29 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2023
June 2023
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28 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers in 12 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2022
June 2022
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Give Kids A Chance Awards 25 Scholarships To Low-Income Students
May 2022
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29 Stearns Weaver Miller Lawyers in 12 Practice Areas Ranked In Chambers USA 2021
May 2021