Growth through leadership Recent leadership appointments and added principals across AHCED and Litigation indicate strategic expansion and deeper capacity to serve affordable housing, tax credit financing, and complex regulatory work, presenting cross-sell opportunities to clients in public and private sectors seeking sophisticated real estate and finance counsel.

Expansion momentum Multiple hires in 2025 and a promotion to shareholder in 2026 reflect ongoing growth. This suggests a readiness to scale services for larger engagements and a potential to position the firm for expanded government, nonprofit, and education-segment projects requiring legal support.

Community finance focus The firm specializes in affordable housing, community economic development, tax credits, municipal finance, and related financing instruments. This alignment creates opportunities to partner with developers, issuers, and nonprofit organizations on new deals, bond issuances, and tax-advantaged projects.

Philanthropy as differentiator Annual volunteer-driven events funding down payment assistance signal strong CSR and local community ties. Leverage these relationships to connect with first-time homebuyers programs, housing authorities, and public sector partners seeking end-to-end legal support for housing initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Regional coverage With dual offices in North and South Carolina and a client base across the Southeast, there are cross-border opportunities for corporate, tax, and real estate work. Propose bundled services to clients expanding from local to regional footprints, highlighting compliance, real estate transactions, and education-sector engagements.