Carl A. S. Coan III

Partner

Carl A. S. Coan III is a Partner at Coan & Lyons, who practices housing and urban affairs, real estate, litigation, and wills and probate.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from George Mason University, with high distinction in 1978.  After receiving his undergraduate degree, Mr. Coan III graduated from Georgetown University with a Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, in 1981.  He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and Virginia.  He has also attained the highest possible rating of "AV" from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest standard of ethics.  

Education

• J.D., Georgetown University School of Law, cum laude, 1981
  - Memberships:  Delta Theta Phi
• B.A., George Mason University, with high distinction, 1978

Admissions

• District of Columbia State Bar, 1981
• Virginia State Bar, 1983

Distinctions

• AV-rated by Martindale Hubbell

Reported Cases

• Kansas City v. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 861 F.2d 739 (D.C. Cir. 1988)
• Brighton Village Associates et al v. United States, 52 F.3rd 1056 (Fed. Cir. 1995)
• Trafalgar Capital Associates, Inc. v. Cuomo, 153 F.3d 21 (1st Cir. 1998).

Previous Employment

• Federal Housing Administration, Urban Renewal Administration
  - Attorney, 1958-69
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  - Assistant General Counsel, 1968-69
• National Association of Home Builders
  - Deputy Legislative Counsel, 1969-71
  - Vice President of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel , 1971-77

Professional Association & Memberships

• District of Columbia State Bar, Member
• Virginia State Bar, Member
• American Bar Association, Member
• American Bar Association Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law
• Redevelopment and Housing Authority of Fairfax County, Virginia, Commissioner