David M. Abromowitz is a lawyer practicing construction / development, energy / utilities, affordable housing & economic development and 9 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Princeton University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years. David practices at Goulston & Storrs PC in Boston, MA.
· Board of Directors, MassDevelopment
· Vice-Chair, National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (2013-present); Secretary (2011-2013); Board of Directors (1997-present)
· Board, Equity Trust (1996-present)
· Co-Chair, Governor Deval Patrick's Housing Transition Working Group (2006-2007)
· Co-Chair and founding member, Lawyers Clearinghouse on Affordable Housing and Homelessness (Co-Chair, 1993-1998) Board, YouthBuild USA (1998-present) Chair, ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development (1996-1997) and Board Member (1987-1998)
· American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development
· Past President, Congregation Eitz Chayim
· Former Chair, Goulston & Storrs Pro Bono Committee (overseeing Firm's award-winning pro bono program) (1997-2007)
Awards and Recognition
· Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent ™
· Massachusetts Super Lawyer, 2009-2011
· Honored by National Economic Development and Law Center, 2004
Speaking Engagements
· Keynote Speaker, National Community Land Trust Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2010
· Featured Speaker, Neighborworks America National Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, 2009
· Panelist, "Green Initiatives in Affordable Housing," Boston Bar Association, 2009
· Presenter, "Public Service Opportunities in the Private Sector", Harvard Law School, 2003
· Presenter, National Association of Black Realtors, "Making Affordable Assisted Living a Reality", Louisville, KY, 2000
· Presenter, Real Estate Finance Association forum, 1999
Press Releases
March 2013
Goulston & Storrs Director David Abromowitz Elected Vice-Chair of National Housing & Rehabilitation Association
August 2012
Goulston & Storrs Represents State Street Development in Record Breaking Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency Deal
Client Advisories
February 2013
Commonwealth Considers Rule Changes to Impact Multifamily Owners Under Affordable Housing Preservation Law Chapter 40T: Considerations Prior to Marketing a Massachusetts Apartment Complex
August 2012
HUD Issues Final Notice for Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD): Owner Opportunities for Converting Public Housing, Mod Rehab, Rent Supp and RAP Assistance to Project-Based Vouchers
January 2011
State Tax Credit Encourages Expansion of Market Rate Housing Stock
February 2010
Affordable Housing Preservation Law Imposes New Notice Requirements, Right of First Refusal and Right of First Offer
January 2010
PACE Bond Financing for Energy Projects Gaining Favor, Adopted in New York
August 2009
Broad Housing Tax Credit Consensus Reached
May 2009
HUD Issues Notice of Funding Availability for Energy and Green Retrofits to Section 202, Section 811 and Section 8 Housing
May 2009
New Energy Efficiency Coordination Between HUD and DOE
March 2009
FY 2009 Appropriations Mixed Bag for Housing Programs, FY 2010 Looking Brighter
March 2009
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Update
February 2009
Affordable Housing and Economic Development Notes
July 2008
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
March 2008
Deepening Credit Crisis - Legal Developments
Publications & Mentions
December 2012
"The Housing Market is Not Only for Homeowners," Center for American Progress
December 2012
"GSE Reform Could Have Dire Unintended Consequences for Homeowners," Mortgage News Daily
April 2012
Homeowner Refinancing Would Kick-Start the Economy
March 2012
"Massachusetts Affordable Housing Professionals Travel to Israel with JCRC," Boston/ SF News
March 2012
"Take a Load Off, Fannie: A Bold Plan to Boost Housing," The Atlantic
July 2011
"Pagos iniciales podría sabotear la compra de vivienda (Down payments could sabotage homeownership)," ImpreMedia
June 2011
"Which Way Out?," Apartment Finance Today
June 2011
"Why Public Spending Matters," New York Times
March 2011
"Local Commercial Real Estate Could Get Boost from Israeli Investors," Banker & Tradesman
October 2010
"A Responsible Market for Rental Housing Finance, " Center for American Progress
July 2010
"Making the Community Reinvestment Act More Effective," Center for American Progress
April, 2010
"Homeownership Done Right," Center for American Progress
March 2010
"Crossing the Finish Line: Exchange Funds Push Massachusetts Deal Forward", Tax Credit Adviser
February 2010
The Next Housing Crisis
February 2010
"A Path to Homeownership," Center for American Progress
September 2009
"Groups Agree to LIHTC Stimulus Plan"
January 2009
"Striving For Green Affordable Housing," GlobeSt.com
February 2008
"Addressing Foreclosures: A Great American Dream Neighborhood Stabilization Plan," Center for American Progress
January 2008
"A Foreclosure-Free Option," Boston Globe
Seminars & Events
April 2011
The Future of the GSEs in Multifamily Housing
March 2011
The Boston - Israel Connection: Innovation, Growth, and its Impact on Real Estate
Interactive Media
November 2010
A Small Town Take on The Great Recession
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