Pamela R. Swanson

Pamela R. Swanson

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Pamela Swanson represents equity investors, syndicators, and lenders in financing community development projects throughout the United States.

My focus

I help clients structure and negotiate transactions that qualify for federal LIHTCs and other tax benefits to help finance the development of affordable housing for certain targeted populations such as the elderly, veterans, and working families across the country. These complex transactions typically involve multiple layers of public and private financing, including HUD financing, HOME loans, and tax-exempt bonds. While my focus is on the low-income housing tax credit, I also have experience closing tax credit finance transactions involving historic rehabilitation tax credits and solar energy credits.

Looking ahead

Affordable housing will continue to be a priority for state and local governments, and there is great opportunity in the expansion of public and private funding partnerships to develop and revitalize communities across the country. New questions of interpretation will continue to arise with tax reform, COVID-relief packages, and IRS and state agency notices. I look forward to helping our clients navigate these changes and take advantage of new opportunities to meet the increasing demand for tax incentive financing.

Works at
Nixon Peabody LLP

197 Best Lawyers awards

Nixon Peabody LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 2016
  • St. Lawrence University, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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