I’ve always been mission-driven when it comes to practicing law. I’m very happy to represent nonprofit affordable housing developers and CDCs create and preserve more affordable housing options throughout the Commonwealth.
Wataru (Wat) Matsuyasu represents community development corporations (CDCs) and other nonprofit organizations in real estate issues and the acquisition and financing of affordable housing deals in Massachusetts. Wat’s real estate experience includes real property purchase and sale transactions, zoning and permitting matters, conveyancing, title insurance, leasing, condominiums, and contracting for design and construction services.
Wat advises smaller CDCs outside the greater Boston area, providing general and transactional guidance on financing, development, and closings. Acting as outside general counsel, he helps clients with a variety of issues, including non-deal-specific contractual matters.
Wat knows what it’s like to walk in his client’s shoes. Two decades ago, he helped organize and founded the Southwest Boston Community Development Corp., which works with partners to create and preserve affordable housing in the Hyde Park and Roslindale neighborhoods of Boston. He was also a project manager with Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH), in Boston. Both experiences gave Wat an in-depth understanding of CDCs’ and nonprofit developers’ perspectives and concerns.
Drawing on a rich background, Wat builds close relationships with his clients to best serve their needs. With an extensive professional network, he enjoys connecting people who can help each other with projects. Wat also strives to deliver excellent value by being very efficient and mindful of organizations’ needs so he can provide the most constructive counsel to those he represents.
