Education: University of Florida, LL.M. in Taxation   University of Tennessee College, J.D. of Law David Lipscomb College, B.S. in Accounting magna cum laude   Bar Admissions: Tennessee bar     direct phone: (615) 866-3224 direct fax: (615) 866-3225  email: dbarrett@renocavanaugh.com
Dwayne Barrett is a Member of Reno & Cavanaugh with broad range of transactional experience on issues relating to affordable housing and Federal and state tax issues,  including low income tax credit developments, GO Zone tax credits, tax-exempt bond financing, tax increment financing, AHP Funds, CDBG funds, HOME funds, and mixed finance transactions. His experience also includes drafting state legislation, structuring numerous joint ventures, and appeals of property tax matters.   Selected Recent Transactions • Recently represented a large housing authority and affiliated nonprofit organization in the acquisition of controlling interests in several low income housing tax credit developments using HOME and CDBG funds along with an applicable PILOT program • Prepared legislation that exempted developments utilizing low income housing credits from the Tennessee franchise and excise tax   Major Prior Work Experience   Dwayne began his professional career as a certified public accountant in the tax department of a Big 8 accounting firm. He left as a senior tax consultant to pursue a legal education dedicated to tax law.   Awards, Community and Professional Activities • Member, American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and Nashville Bar Association • Member, American Bar Association Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law and Section on Real Property, Trust and Estate Law  • Counsel, Tennessee Affordable Housing Coalition. • Counsel, Community Housing Developers Association of Tennessee. • ABA Property Deskbook, Tennessee Chapter, Editions 1995 - 2005 • Numerous seminars on tax issues, including low income housing tax credit development