Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has brought on R. Wade Norris, one of the founding members of the now-dissolving Norris George & Ostrow PLLC, to join its Washington, D.C., office as a partner. The move follows the recent departure of Norris’ former partners, Ryan L. George and Ethan Ostrow, along with several attorneys and staff, to Robinson & Cole LLP, prompting the dissolution of their previous firm.
Norris officially joined Dinsmore on September 29, the firm announced Thursday. His practice centers on affordable housing finance and multifamily housing bond finance, where he brings nearly five decades of experience in structuring complex tax-exempt bond and loan transactions.
According to Dinsmore, Norris has been instrumental in shaping several key affordable housing financing mechanisms in the United States. He played a pivotal role in developing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 11(b) refunding program, advising HUD on its multifamily mortgage portfolio and bond refunding policy. Additionally, Norris helped design several of the country’s leading multifamily private placement programs, including the Freddie Mac Tax-Exempt Loan (TEL) and Fannie Mae M.TEBs structures.
In a statement, Norris said his decision to join Dinsmore was motivated by the opportunity to leverage the firm’s extensive legal resources for his clients.
