Supporting California’s Housing Needs
We are one of the leading affordable housing and community economic development law firms in California. Since the firm’s inception in 1971, we have partnered with our clients to develop innovative strategies to adapt to the ever-changing legal landscape. From our offices in the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles and San Diego, we help public agencies, developers and nonprofits fill California’s housing needs. [MORE]
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Celebrating Our 50th!
Since 1971, our team of attorneys has served public entities, nonprofits, and private sector clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development.
Meet Our Team
Diversity is a core value at Goldfarb & Lipman, one that we celebrate and cultivate. The variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives our attorneys and staff bring to the firm produces a creative and dynamic legal team and promotes a commitment to our clients and the populations they serve.
Celebrating Our 50th!
Since 1971, our team of attorneys has served public entities, nonprofits, and private sector clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development.
Meet Our Team
Diversity is a core value at Goldfarb & Lipman, one that we celebrate and cultivate. The variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives our attorneys and staff bring to the firm produces a creative and dynamic legal team and promotes a commitment to our clients and the populations they serve.
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LAW ALERT – Treasury Announces Availability of $5 Billion in New Markets Tax Credits for CY 2026
On September 17, 2026, the United States Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund ("CDFI Fund") announced the opening of the calendar year ("CY") 2026 New Markets Tax Credits ("NMTC") application round. Click here to read more.
Law Alert – The Rocket Docket: New Legislation Expedites Housing Litigation and Adds Stiff Penalties
California's 2025 housing legislation included the enactment of two bills intended to strengthen the enforcement of "housing reform law." Click here to read more.
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LAW ALERT – Treasury Announces Availability of $5 Billion in New Markets Tax Credits for CY 2026
On September 17, 2026, the United States Department of Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Fund ("CDFI Fund") announced the opening of the calendar year ("CY") 2026 New Markets Tax Credits ("NMTC") application round. Click here to read more.
Law Alert – The Rocket Docket: New Legislation Expedites Housing Litigation and Adds Stiff Penalties
California's 2025 housing legislation included the enactment of two bills intended to strengthen the enforcement of "housing reform law." Click here to read more.
Our Mission
Goldfarb & Lipman LLP is a collaborative and inclusive law firm that supports our public, nonprofit, and private clients to accomplish positive community impact through affordable housing and community economic development. We strive for a respectful and collegial work environment and find meaning and purpose in our clients’ commitment to create equitable and empowered communities.