John C. Wheatley represents public and private entities, and financing parties, on complex transactions and real estate transactions, with a particular emphasis on public-private partnership (P3) infrastructure and other alternative delivery platforms.
John's recent experience includes acting as counsel for public entities on design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC, DBF, and DBFOM alternative delivery infrastructure procurements and contract negotiations (to include transportation, energy, and social infrastructure), as well as representing well-known public entities on post-execution servicing matters.
John’s extensive experience includes the drafting and review of complex procurement, project agreements, and financing documentation, in addition to working with tax-exempt bonds and other innovative financing structures. John also has a robust pro bono practice focused on local economic development and nonprofit corporate management in the District of Columbia.
Representative Experience
Representative Matters
Recent transactions on which John has played a major role include:
- Lender-side representation on the MTA ADA Upgrades P3 Project;
- Lender-side representation on the Palm Beach County C-51 Reservoir Project;
- Lender-side representation on the refinancing and repair of the King Manor and Tri Towers affordable housing facility in Duluth, MN;
Professional Highlights
Professional Activities
Urban Land Institute
Recognition & Accomplishments
The Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch," Project Finance Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law (Washington, D.C.), 2021-2025
Legal 500, Finance - Project Finance, "Rising Star," 2022, 2024
LEED Accredited Professional
Board Memberships & Community Service
District of Columbia Community Economic Development Project (frequent pro bono counsel participant)
Credentials
Education
American University Washington College of Law (J.D. 2012)
Boston College (M.A. 2009)
Boston College (B.A. 2008)Admissions
New York
District of Columbia