About Law Office of Mark D. Foster · Dallas
The Law Office of Mark D. Foster is a Dallas-based legal practice specializing exclusively in tax credit transactions since 1993. Founded by Mark D. Foster, who previously practiced commercial banking law, the firm offers deep expertise in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HTC), and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). The office also includes Katherine Gregory, a seasoned attorney, and paralegal Debbie Anderson, who support Mark in handling complex legal and real estate matters. The firm serves developers and investors nationwide, with experience across more than 45 states and over 500 transactions.
The Law Office of Mark D. Foster is a boutique legal firm focused solely on tax credit transactions, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits (HTC), and New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC). Since 1993, the firm has represented developers and investors in more than 400 LIHTC transactions, over 300 NMTC transactions involving more than $2 billion, and HTC projects across multiple states. The firm’s attorneys and paralegal provide end-to-end legal services, from entity formation and transaction structuring to loan negotiations, real estate issues, and post-construction compliance. Mark D. Foster’s background as a commercial banking attorney and his Master’s in Tax Law give him a unique perspective on structuring complex tax credit deals. The firm serves clients nationwide, including for-profit and nonprofit entities, and has worked with state agencies across the U.S. to ensure compliance and project success.
- In business
- since 1993
- Owner
- Mark D. Foster
- Serves
- more than 45 states
About Us
A Reputable Tax Credit Lawyer You Can Count On. Since 1993, the Law Office of Mark D. Foster has worked exclusively in the tax credit field with in all aspects of Low-Income Housing, Historic Rehabilitation and New Markets Tax Credit transactions. From 1983 to 1993, Mark Foster, principal of the firm, was a commercial banking attorney representing the largest financial institutions in Texas on their commercial and real estate loans. This banking background, combined with his Masters in Tax Law degree, give Mark the knowledge and extensive experience for representing developers and investors in all aspects tax credit transactions. Since 1993, Mark has worked on over 500 tax credit transactions in more than 45 states. The experience of dealing with State Agencies across America gives the Law Office of Mark Foster a unique perspective to aid in the development of your project and, if needed, resolution of issues encountered along the way. Regardless of your organization's size or experience, the Law Office of Mark D. Foster can help ensure that your tax credit project is timely developed (with the negotiation of loan and equity documents) and meets all of the complex tax and statutory requirements.
Services
We represent developers and investors in all aspects of tax credit transactions including formation of entities, transaction structuring, negotiation of documentation of the Investor’s and CDE’s investment and loans to Projects. Our representation includes representing the investors and developers with the entire HTC process including preparation of all legal documents required by the National Park Service, discussion and negotiation of the structuring with either lease pass through or single entity, assisting developers with local historic authorities, negotiation of loan documentation and investments to the project, guidance with reviewing real estate issues, including negotiation of construction contracts, reviewing and resolving title and survey issues and resolving any land issues affecting construction of the historic building.
Why Choose Us
Our unique combination of banking experience, tax law expertise, and state agency familiarity allows us to navigate complex tax credit transactions with precision. We provide comprehensive legal support from project inception to post-construction compliance, ensuring your project meets all statutory and tax requirements while maximizing return on equity.