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Regulatory, Compliance + Community Development

One vision can shape the future of community development, leading to jobs, education, and economic advances. Buckley King helps see that vision through.

Municipalities, housing authorities, corporations, financial institutions, and state and federal regulatory agencies turn to Buckley King to help achieve projects that foster community and economic development. The firm advocates before state and federal regulatory and administrative agencies concerning development projects, licensing, financial services, and educational matters. Buckley King's experience includes structuring and closing transactions financed with a broad scope of public and private financing sources, enabling a comprehensive approach to quality housing, neighborhoods and  job creation.

leveraging the financing options available for development projects

Representing both depository and non-depository financial institutions in community development and housing projects, Buckley King prepares applications for certification as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and has obtained grants, equity, and tax credits from the CDFI Fund by leveraging its understanding of the various programs available to certified CDFIs and Community Development Entities throughout the country. The firm's success includes working with real estate developers involving:

  • Community Development Block Grants
  • Federal Stimulus Funding Programs
  • Historic Preservation Tax Credits
  • HUD Financing
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credits
  • New Markets Tax Credits
  • Tax Increment Financing

The firm's attorneys work with state and federal bank regulators, and assist financial institutions in preparing and reviewing their internal policies and business strategies to assure compliance with the changing regulatory environment. They also have significant experience in the formation of de novo banks and the approval of bank and bank holding company regulatory applications.

where we begin + where we end

Engineered to help you reach your goals, Buckley King focuses on your success.  That's where we begin ... and where we end.