Nick Burkhart is a creative strategist and problem-solver who has built reputation among clients and peers in St. Louis and throughout the country through his work on all facets of commercial real estate and financing, with a particular emphasis on tax credit financing. By tapping his in-depth understanding of clients’ industries and businesses, Nick prioritizes building lasting relationships that transcend legal advice and allow for more effective negotiation and strategic planning.

Nick works closely with developers, investors, syndicators, lenders and Community Development Enterprises (CDEs), helping clients navigate the complex issues inherent in tax credit finance and other structured finance transactions.

In addition to tax credit financing, he regularly advises real estate developers, institutional investors, investment funds and lenders on the formation and operation of development joint ventures and investment partnerships, acquisitions, dispositions and leasing, with an emphasis on multifamily, office, medical, and urban infill development.

Education

  • Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2013)
    • Fontbonne University (B.S., 2008)

      Bar Admission

      • Missouri

      Professional Affiliations

      • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis - Real Property & Development Committee, Chair (2018-2019; 2021-2022)
      • Urban Land Institute (ULI), Member

      Recognition

      • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law, 2025-2026

      Community

      • Brace for IMPACT 46, General Counsel and Director, 2015-Present
      Publications
      All Publications
      Texas HB 21 Reshapes the Requirements and Effects of Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code
      Texas House Bill 21 (HB 21), signed into law in May, has dramatically shifted affordable housing tax exemptions across the state. Specifically, HB 21’s primary impact is on a housing finance corporation’s area of operation and the applicable ad valorem tax exemption. Below is a summary of the key changes that HB 21 makes to Chapter 394. Area of Operation A housing finance corporation (HFC) may own or engage in real property for residential development only in the following areas: for an HFC sponsored by a municipality, the area of operation is limited to the boundaries of the municipality; for an HFC sponsored by a county, the area of operation is limited to the boundaries of the sponsoring county; and for an HFC sponsored by more
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      Texas Offers State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
      Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) recently signed Texas House Bill (H.B.) 1058, making Texas at least the 28th state, plus the District of Columbia, to offer state low-income housing tax credits to bridge the growing affordable housing gap in the United States. The passage of Texas H.B. 1058 is a result of the bipartisan efforts of bill co-sponsors Craig Goldman (R), Charles Perry (R), James Talarico (D), Nathan Johnson (D), and Drew Springer (R). The federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Federal LIHTC) subsidizes the acquisition, new construction, and rehabilitation of affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income tenants. Because multifamily affordable housing projects often cannot generate sufficient profit to warrant a substantial investment, the LIHTC is designed to incentivize private investors
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