Dawna J. Steelman

Dawna J. Steelman

Real Estate Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2024

About Dawna

Dawna Steelman structures and closes real estate transactions financed through federal and state tax credits, with a focus on low-income housing (LIHTC), historic preservation and solar tax credits. As counsel to investors, syndicators and developers, she has closed more than 200 deals around the country with more than $2B in equity. Along with structuring transactions, she negotiates the construction and permanent financing (including tax-exempt bonds and public and private grants and loans) and equity syndication in order to augment tax benefits and investment returns for her clients.

Dawna Steelman structures and closes real estate transactions financed through federal and state tax credits, with a focus on low-income housing (LIHTC), historic preservation and solar tax credits. As counsel to investors, syndicators and developers, she has closed more than 200 deals around the country with more than $2B in equity. Along with structuring transactions, she negotiates the construction and permanent financing (including tax-exempt bonds and public and private grants and loans) and equity syndication in order to augment tax benefits and investment returns for her clients.

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4.4 / 5

31 Reviews

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Jessica Kertzmann-Pfeffer

Feb 02, 2026

A very good experience overall with the entire team at Dawna J. Steelman's legal practice

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Dawna J. Steelman. They know Real Estate Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said they would. I...

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Randolph McKenzie

Feb 02, 2026

The absolute best in Boston for Real Estate Law - and I mean that from the bottom of my heart

I was really stressed about my case in Boston, but Dawna J. Steelman made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every detail...

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Steve Johnston

Feb 02, 2026

Great people who truly care at Dawna J. Steelman - the best legal team in Massachusetts

Everyone at Dawna J. Steelman's office in Boston was so nice and helpful. They made a tough situation a lot easier to deal with by being so patient and explaining everything clearly. I never felt like...

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Bill Parisian

Feb 02, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Dawna J. Steelman in Boston

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Dawna J. Steelman. They know Real Estate Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as they said they would. I...

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May Heathcote

Feb 02, 2026

Great people who truly care at Dawna J. Steelman - the best legal team in Massachusetts

I wasn't sure who to call for my Real Estate Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with Dawna J. Steelman. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have someone so...