Daniel R.W. Nelson
612/349.5649
dnelson@bestlaw.com

Dan Nelson is a member of the firm's Public Finance Law practice area, focusing on tax-exempt municipal bonds, representation of municipal securities underwriters, and representation of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.   Dan's main areas of concentration are in the development and financing of senior housing, multifamily housing, 501(c)(3) charitable organization low- and moderate-income housing, public charter school developments, community sports and recreational facilities and real estate funding and development. He primarily serves clients such as investment banking firms with business in the tax-exempt municipal finance area, 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and real estate developers, owners and investors.

Dan assists clients in optimizing the use of tax-exempt financing for real estate developments, whether owned by for-profit or non-profit entities; his familiarity with underwriting requirements maximizes the available debt terms.   He has developed a unique practice in the area of charter school financing, having acted as underwriter's counsel in the financing of over thirty-five public charter schools in Minnesota, Arizona, Massachusetts and Ohio.   Other significant experience includes acting as counsel for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in the acquisition and development of senior housing assisted living facilities.

Dan has offered pro bono services to the Minnetonka School parent-teacher organization, the Minnetonka Foundation and the Deephaven Historical Society.   He makes frequent presentations on issues of tax exempt financing.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIPS
American Bar Association
Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Minnesota Institute of Public Finance