The Banks Law Firm, P.A. (“TBLF”) proudly welcomes Jason Brenner as a Principal in the Affordable Housing & Community Economic Development (“AHCED”) group. Mr. Brenner brings extensive legal and business experience, strengthening TBLF’s commitment to affordable housing, community development, and public interest law.
Before joining TBLF, Jason served as in-house, general, and retained counsel in complex development environments. Most recently, he served as Director of Legal Services and a member of the Senior and Executive Staff for the Durham Housing Authority. Throughout his career, he has represented national developers in regulatory and real estate matters across North Carolina, Texas, and other jurisdictions, guiding projects from inception through entitlement, regulatory negotiations, financing, closing, construction, and post-construction matters.
Jason has extensive experience in affordable housing and housing authority operations. These include fair housing compliance, procurement, finance, executive strategy, litigation, and housing management. Additionally, he has handled federal and state court litigation involving development, housing, and related legal matters.
Jason’s public service includes Legal Aid of North Carolina, Legal Services of Greater Miami, and Greater Boston Legal Services. He has dedicated his career to pro bono work and mentoring. For approximately 15 years, he has worked with programs at the University of North Carolina School of Law. He helps students explore public interest and development law. He was recently named Pro Bono Partner of the Year for his mentorship and service with the Durham Housing Authority.
In addition to his legal practice, Jason has served on the Legal Affairs Committee of the Housing and Development Law Institute and as a member of the Council of Large Public Housing Authorities and the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. He is certified in Housing Choice Voucher Executive Management and Public Housing Management and has completed extensive training in fair housing, reasonable accommodation, procurement, and contract management.
Additionally, Jason practices in North Carolina, Texas, Massachusetts, and federal courts, including the First and Fourth Circuits. He earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School and B.A., with highest honors, from Guilford College.