JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Lippes Mathias is pleased to announce Christopher A. Walker, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Jacksonville office, has been appointed by Mayor Lenny Curry to the Jacksonville Housing Authority.

Chris advises investors, financial institutions, investment developers, builders, contractors, condominiums, and civic associations in the development, negotiation, and financing of complex real estate transactions, including closing affordable housing and public finance transactions, and economic development matters. His affordable housing experience includes large affordable housing portfolio sales and acquisitions, low-income housing tax credits, construction, non-profit development, joint ventures, HAP contracts, HUD financing, institutional financing, bonds, fair housing, and other financial programs to promote affordable housing, stability, and security of individuals and families. He regularly advises management companies in connection with real estate ventures, including compliance and insurance-related matters. Chris assists clients with all aspects of investment, including raising capital, stock, and asset acquisitions, private placements, joint ventures, and public financing.

About the Jacksonville Housing Authority

The Jacksonville Housing Authority was established to fill the need for a more effective and community service-oriented public housing agency. Prior to establishing the Jacksonville Housing Authority, Public Housing and Section 8 were operated by the City of Jacksonville, Department of Housing and Urban Development (City HUD).

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