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Practice Focus
Ken has a diverse practice concentrating in affordable housing development utilizing low-income housing tax credits. He also represents a number of contractors and developers in the preparation and negotiation of construction and architect’s contracts.
In addition, Ken represents regional and national commercial lenders in connection with complex lending transactions. He has practiced with Sheehan Phinney since 1986.
- Represented a not-for-profit affordable housing developer in the development of a $10 million affordable housing project. Ken represented the developer in securing financing for the project through numerous funding sources, including the sale of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family Housing Bonds, State HOME Funds, Municipal HOME Funds and various grants.
- Represented a not-for-profit affordable housing developer in the acquisition and development of a $4.5 million, 30-unit affordable housing project in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Ken represented the developer in acquiring the property and securing financing for the project through numerous funding sources, including the sale of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Funds and Municipal HOME Funds.
- Represented a not-for-profit affordable housing developer in the development of a $10 million affordable housing project. Ken represented the developer in securing financing for the project through numerous funding sources, including the sale of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority Multi-Family Housing Bonds, State HOME Funds, Municipal HOME Funds and various grants.
- Represented a not-for-profit affordable housing developer in the acquisition and development of a $4.5 million, 30-unit affordable housing project in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Ken represented the developer in acquiring the property and securing financing for the project through numerous funding sources, including the sale of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development HOME Funds and Municipal HOME Funds.
- On-going representation of a prominent, large New Hampshire construction company. Representation has included: preparing form documents, negotiating contracts with owners and architects, and conducting in-house employee training programs focusing on issues germane to the construction industry.
- Represented a company engaged in the business of acquiring and operating high-end boys’ and girls’ summer camps in the acquisition of a renowned summer camp in Van Buren County, Michigan. Services included: preparing and negotiating all of the business acquisition documents, and negotiating the financing documents with a prominent national lender. Ken also represented the company in a recent $25 million financing and syndication.
- On-going representation of a national manufacturer of yogurt and yogurt related products. Services include: negotiating supply and other contracts with national producers and vendors of food and other products.
- Represented a national lender in the closing of a $16 million credit facility, secured by multiple business facilities. Representation included preparing and negotiating loan documentation, title policies and affirmative title insurance coverage.
Education
A.B., Boston College
J.D., cum laude, Boston College School of Law
Honors
Ken has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America by Woodward/White since 2007, was listed in Chambers USA and was named a New England Super Lawyer, all in the area of real estate. In 2009 Ken was named as one of the “25 Leaders for the Future” by Business NH Magazine.
Memberships and Admissions
Ken is admitted to practice in the State of New Hampshire and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Community Involvement
Ken is very active within the local community. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the New Hampshire Special Olympics, a position he also held from 2002-2003. He also served as Chairman of the Board of Intown Manchester Management from 2001-2003, New Hampshire Special Olympics Treasurer in 1998 and, since 2003, as a member of the Board of Directors of this organization. From 2002 to the 2006, Ken has served on the Special Olympics United States Leadership Council, a national organization which provides support to local state chapters of the Special Olympics. He also served as Chairman of the New England Council of the Special Olympics from 2000-2001. He is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance. In addition, Ken is a former Vice President of the Board of Directors of HEART Systems, Inc. (1994-2000).
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