Kevin A. Sandoval
Under the law, the pieces have to fit together just right. I help my clients solve that puzzle.
Contact: P /612.604.6680E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Abby Landhuis P /612.604.6436E /[email protected]
Education
The University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 2022
University of Dallas, B.A., Philosophy & Letters, 2018
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2022
My Approach
As someone who went to school to study philosophy and eventually set out to join the seminary, it’s safe to say that I enjoy relationship building, teaching, and deep thinking. Studying law became a natural extension of those pursuits, allowing me the opportunity to apply my critical thinking skills and desire to support others to real-world questions and projects.
Today, I leverage my ability to “dig deep” to help my clients achieve their business goals—whether that be the development of an affordable housing community in a previously-underserved neighborhood or working to clear regulatory and use restrictions for a commercial, mixed-use project. Having led projects from both the lender and developer sides of the table, I understand these occasionally competing (but often aligned) interests in a nuanced way. I strive to provide my clients with a clearly defined path forward and, when necessary, adapt to find a creative solution that gets everyone successfully across the finish line.
Outside the office, I enjoy fly fishing, and I’m constantly on the hunt for new water. I’m also an avid reader of pretty much anything—my favorites are classics, horror, and fiction—and I’m a musician who loves performing whenever I can.
Practice Areas
Practicing Commercial Lending
My Experience
I counsel financial institutions throughout the lending process, including construction and real estate financing, secured and unsecured revolving credit and term loans, and evaluating properties and borrowers for compliance with Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae, and HUD guidelines.
Experience
- Title and Survey review
- Negotiating Loan and Owner policies with title companies
- Advise on recording real property documents
- Draft documents for loan servicing, property transfers, and real property financing
Practicing Tax Credit Financing & Syndication
My Experience
I represent businesses and nonprofit organizations on affordable and market-rate commercial and multifamily housing projects. I have experience analyzing complex due diligence, drafting and reviewing property transfer documentations, and advising clients on commercial leases.
Experience
- Coordinate review of due diligence, loan documents, and organizational documents
- Reviewing construction and permanent loan documents
- Advise on compliance with agency and regulatory requirements
Honors & Awards
Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence
(1) Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research (2019), and (2) Nonprofit Organizations: Structure, Governance, and Strategy (2021)