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Garland W. Gantt, III

Of Counsel
Washington, DC

Garland W. Gantt, III is a housing finance attorney with over a decade of experience. He represents national banks, regional and local commercial banks, capital market lenders, and other financial institutions in the acquisition, construction, and financing of residential and commercial real estate properties.

Garland’s practice spans a variety of commercial real estate transactions, including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financings for multifamily projects, charter school projects, affordable housing developments benefited by 4 percent or 9 percent low-income housing tax credits, and construction financing. He is responsible for all aspects of closing real estate financing transactions.

Professional Highlights

Judicial Internships

Hon. Herman C. Dawson, Prince George's County Circuit Court, Summer 2010

Professional Activities

Campaign Election Protection Team Member, Rushern Baker, County Executive for Prince George's County, Maryland

Enrichment Leader, Rising S.T.A.R.S. Academy

Recognition & Accomplishments

The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch," Real Estate Law (Washington, D.C.), 2021-2024

Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, District of Columbia Court of Appeals and Superior Court of the District of Columbia, 2014

Credentials 

Education

Howard University School of Law (J.D. 2012)
Recipient, Merit Fellows Scholarship
Member, Charles Hamilton Houston National Moot Court Team
Student Ambassador
Class of 2013 Student Orientation Leader

Bowie State University (B.S. 2006)
Dean's List

Admissions

District of Columbia

Maryland