Ian Adams

Ian Adams is a shareholder whose practice focuses on real estate and lending matters. He represents lenders and borrowers in loan transactions and advises clients on complex housing and finance issues. His work reflects strong industry knowledge, careful analysis, and practical problem-solving. Ian helps clients structure and close transactions with confidence, especially in matters involving affordable housing, senior living, and other highly regulated real estate projects across changing markets.

Ian earned his J.D., cum laude, from Seattle University School of Law. He also received his B.A. from Brown University. His legal education supports a thoughtful and detail-focused approach to real estate finance and regulatory matters. Combined with his broad practice experience, this background helps him guide clients through sophisticated transactions with clear advice and careful planning. His academic training continues to shape his strong legal analysis and practical client guidance.

Ian’s practice includes representing lenders and borrowers in Federal Housing Administration-insured mortgage transactions. He also works on refinancing Low Income Housing Tax Credit properties and Section 8 Housing Assistance Payment contracts. In addition, he advises assisted living and seniors housing providers on financing and development matters. His experience includes construction financing, HUD-insured refinances, easement negotiations, and Fannie Mae refinances, helping clients complete important projects and business goals with greater certainty.

Before entering private practice, Ian Adams served as an Attorney-Advisor for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. In that role, he worked with public housing matters, Native American housing programs, and FHA-insured loan closings for multifamily and healthcare facilities. He is admitted in Oregon and Washington and is active in professional leadership within affordable housing law. His career reflects deep knowledge, trusted counsel, and steady support for complex real estate matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington
• Oregon

Education

• Seattle University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Brown University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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