Overview
Awards

Tony focuses his practice on counseling mortgage banking clients in the origination, sale and servicing of loan transactions sold to secondary market investors — primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as other financial institutions and securitization program participants. He is a member of a national team of attorneys and dedicated real estate professionals who provide end-to-end guidance and management for thousands of transactions originated by mortgage lending clients every year. Tony represents lenders of Fannie Mae’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) product line and Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution (CME) program. He has significant experience with the full range of agency loan products.

The Multifamily Housing Finance practice is known for its industry-leading knowledge and experience. Clients rely on the team to utilize the experience garnered from thousands of closings to offer fresh insight and creative problem-solving to their most difficult transactions. The team’s approach to efficiency and process management has helped it become widely known as the top legal team for multifamily finance in the U.S.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law (2023-2026)

Tony focuses his practice on counseling mortgage banking clients in the origination, sale and servicing of loan transactions sold to secondary market investors — primarily Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as other financial institutions and securitization program participants. He is a member of a national team of attorneys and dedicated real estate professionals who provide end-to-end guidance and management for thousands of transactions originated by mortgage lending clients every year. Tony represents lenders of Fannie Mae’s Delegated Underwriting and Servicing (DUS) product line and Freddie Mac’s Capital Markets Execution (CME) program. He has significant experience with the full range of agency loan products.

The Multifamily Housing Finance practice is known for its industry-leading knowledge and experience. Clients rely on the team to utilize the experience garnered from thousands of closings to offer fresh insight and creative problem-solving to their most difficult transactions. The team’s approach to efficiency and process management has helped it become widely known as the top legal team for multifamily finance in the U.S.

  • Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Law (2023-2026)
  • California State Bar Association
  • Mayor of Rancho Santa Margarita, California, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2007
  • Elected City Council member, City of Rancho Santa Margarita, California since 2004
  • City of Rancho Santa Margarita, planning commissioner, June 2000 – April 2004
  • Member, Transportation Corridor Agency Board of Directors, Foothill Eastern T.C.A.
  • Chief counsel and vice president, Berkshire Mortgage Finance, 2000-2004

Education

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, J.D., cum laude, 1987
  • University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1983

Bar Admissions

  • California

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California