{"id":622,"date":"2017-08-29T12:36:55","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T12:36:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lawson.mason.digital\/?page_id=622"},"modified":"2026-04-06T12:02:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T16:02:44","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id622_e5bcdb-3e alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column622_9f3199-0a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column622_9f3199-0a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who We Are<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lawson is a Virginia-based real estate firm focused on the development, construction, and long-term management of <strong>affordable and income-restricted apartment communities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since 1972, we have worked to create housing opportunities for individuals and families across Virginia. Our team brings deep expertise in <strong>Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)<\/strong> communities, affordable housing, and market-rate developments, helping to deliver housing that is both high-quality and accessible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column622_567175-59{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column622_567175-59 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column622_567175-59\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background\" style=\"background-color:#eeeeee\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column622_6df740-3c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column622_6df740-3c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column622_6df740-3c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-border\">Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>50 plus years developing and managing quality multifamily housing in Virginia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialists in affordable housing, LIHTC, and market-rate apartment communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vertically integrated business across development, construction, property management, operations, and asset management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mission driven business focused on building community through affordable housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center\">What Makes Lawson Different<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Lawson operates as a <strong>fully vertically integrated firm<\/strong>, managing every stage of the housing lifecycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon-933x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4240 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon-933x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4240 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon-933x1024.png 933w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon-273x300.png 273w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon-768x843.png 768w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Development-Icon.png 1990w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center no-border\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/what-we-do\/development\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"632\">Development<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Identifying opportunities and securing financing for affordable housing communities<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Construction-Icon-1024x957.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4239 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"957\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Construction-Icon-1024x957.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4239 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Construction-Icon-1024x957.png 1024w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Construction-Icon-300x280.png 300w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Construction-Icon-768x718.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center no-border\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/what-we-do\/construction\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"636\">Construction<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Building high-quality, cost-efficient apartment homes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons-903x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4238 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"903\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons-903x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4238 lazyload\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100px;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons-903x1024.png 903w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons-264x300.png 264w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons-768x871.png 768w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Apartments-Icons.png 1770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 903px) 100vw, 903px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center no-border\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/what-we-do\/management\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"634\"><strong>Property Management<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Operating and maintaining communities for long-term success<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This integrated approach allows us to deliver better outcomes for our residents, partners, and communities, by maintaining accountability and quality from concept through completion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group center\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center center\">Our Focus: Affordable Housing in Virginia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Affordable housing is at the core of what we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Across Virginia, Lawson develops and manages communities designed for residents searching for quality low-income or income-restricted multifamily housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Through programs like LIHTC and public-private partnerships, we help expand the supply of modern affordable housing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading no-border\">Our Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than five decades, Lawson has worked to <strong>build community through affordable housing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our impact includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thousands of affordable apartment homes delivered across Virginia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ongoing development of new income-restricted affordable apartment communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term ownership and management that ensures stability for residents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnerships with local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations that enhance quality of life for our residents<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We believe housing is more than a place to live\u2014it\u2019s a foundation for opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#testimonial-block_38426ff9ed0d20953933422500c5e904 {\n\t\t\/* Add styles that use ACF values here *\/\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"testimonial-block_38426ff9ed0d20953933422500c5e904\" class=\"block-testimonial\">\n\t\t<div class=\"testimonial\">\n        <div class=\"quote\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"image\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/steve-testimonial.jpg')\">\n            <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"quote-container\">\n                <div class=\"quote-copy\">\n                    Our core purpose is to have a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve \u2013 from our residents and team members to our investors and partners.                <\/div>\n                <span class=\"quote-name\">Steve Lawson               \n                    <br \/>Chairman of the Board<br \/>Lawson Companies                <\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everything we do is guided by a simple idea: <strong>quality housing should be accessible to more people.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thoughtful community design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term affordability and compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident experience and services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong partnerships that make complex developments possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By combining experience, integrity, and innovation, we continue to expand access to housing across the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"affordable housing Richmond VA front view\" class=\"wp-image-22763 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"affordable housing Richmond VA front view\" class=\"wp-image-22763 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-50x30.jpg 50w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-1600x960.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lawsoncompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/700-WEST-44TH_Building-B_01_08_20_-1.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The need for affordable housing continues to grow, and Lawson is committed to being part of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a strong pipeline of developments and a long-term ownership mindset, we are focused on delivering new communities that meet the evolving needs of Virginia\u2019s residents\u2014today and for decades to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7ec06cb12f7db8041e0919483ef0d8ad\" style=\"background-color:#316297\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><style>.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column622_83fe15-a1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column622_83fe15-a1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Core Values<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We get better every day<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We are confident yet 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