Firm Overview

With over 140 years of collective experience in federal housing law and related litigation, the Washington, D.C law firm of Coan & Lyons provides unparalleled legal representation to housing providers, property owners, managers, and their agents in multi-family, housing-related matters.  We have achieved optimum results for our clients in the areas of administrative law, legislative law, fair housing, litigation, and affordable housing.  While our primary focus is housing law, we occasionally assist clients with contract law matters, wills, and probate administration.  For a detailed discussion of our practice areas, please visit our Practice Areas Overview page.  

Experienced Team of Attorneys

Two of the firm's partners each have over 40 years of experience in federal housing law, and are responsible for much of today's developments in the area of federal housing law and litigation.  Our firm's partners have also been attorneys at major governmental housing agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  One of our partners has attained an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of attorneys, indicating preeminent legal ability and the highest ethical standards. 

Our attorneys are recognized authorities in housing law, and are frequently called upon to share their knowledge and expertise.  One of our attorneys is a certified trainer for the National Affordable Housing Management Association, and presents seminars on fair housing. 

Committed to Providing Personal Service

A hallmark of our law firm is our commitment to providing personalized legal services of the highest caliber.  We work with our clients individually, listen attentively to their concerns, assess their needs and options, and determine the best strategy to attain their goals. 

Satisfied Clients

We believe the finest compliment we can receive is the continued relationship and trust we maintain with our clients.  The vast majority of our clients are referred to us by past or existing clients or other attorneys.  Clients we have effectively represented include State Street Development Management Corp., Public Housing Authorities Directors Association, and Weinberg Investments, Inc.

Case Successes

Coan & Lyons has an established reputation in the Washington, D.C. and Virginia legal communities for attaining results for our clients.  We have achieved notable results on behalf of many our clients, including the following representative 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)

Contact Coan & Lyons to consult with a team of experienced and knowledgeable federal housing attorneys.