Jeffrey R. Houle

Partner

Stamford
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Education

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2013 ~ Honors
University of Connecticut, B.S., 2005

Admissions

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

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Jeffrey’s practice focuses primarily on assisting businesses, developers, commercial property owners, banks and individuals in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions and related corporate governance matters, including acquisitions, sales, commercial leases, commercial financing, commercial and residential real estate developments, condominium formation, condominium association governance, and entity formation. Jeffrey works closely with a wide range of businesses and individuals, counseling clients across all real estate-related matters, including preparing and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing instruments, contracts and agreements.

Affiliations

Connecticut Bar Association
Fairfield County Bar Association

Distinctions

Legal 500, Connecticut Corporate and M&A Guide, 2026
Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch – Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025, Real Estate Law, 2024-2025
New Leaders in the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune, 2022
Rising Star, Connecticut Super Lawyers® - Real Estate, 2021-2023

Community

Board of Directors, Stamford Chamber of Commerce, 2018-present
Board of Directors, Person to Person, 2024-present

Experience

Represented client as local real estate counsel in connection with acquisition of $36 million commercial property and related $29 million acquisition financing.
Represented clients as local counsel in connection with refinancing transactions of $82 million, $60 million and $29 million.
Represented client in the formation of high-end townhouse condominium development and sale of $14 million in units.
Represents investment group with national leasing matters.
Represents large healthcare provider with all leasing matters across Connecticut.

Carmody Recognized by Legal 500 in its inaugural Connecticut Guide

February 25, 2026

Carmody is pleased to be ranked by Legal 500 in their 2026 Connecticut Guides for Commercial Disputes and Corporate and M&A. Lawyers ranked individually in Connecticut for 2026 include: Fatima Lahnin - 2026 Connecticut Commercial Disputes Guide Managing partner Fatima Lahnin is an intellectual property trial lawyer with significant experience
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New Board Members Join Person to Person to Support Stability and Opportunity in Fairfield County

November 18, 2024

Carmody Business and Real Estate partner Jeff Houle joins the Board of Directors for Person to Person, a leading nonprofit dedicated to assisting individuals and families in lower Fairfield County - New Board Members to Support Stability and Opportunity in Lower Fairfield County | Westfair Business Journal

Carmody Lawyers Ranked in More than 30 Areas of Law in Best Lawyers in America 2024

August 17, 2023

Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey has received more than 90 accolades across over 30 areas of law and across all its offices in Connecticut, in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2024. Forty-two Carmody lawyers are named to the ‘Best Lawyers’ list and ten lawyers are listed
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Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey Elects Five Attorneys to the Partnership

January 04, 2022

Carmody has elected five of its lawyers to the partnership effective January 1, 2022. Commenting on the promotion of the new partners, Managing Partner Rick Street said: “All five of these talented lawyers have made significant contributions to the firm and their communities. Every day these attorneys are steadfast in
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31 Carmody Attorneys Selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers^®, Rising Stars in Connecticut Lists

October 12, 2021

Carmody is proud to announce the selection of 31 of its attorneys to the Connecticut Super Lawyers® or Rising Stars lists for 2021. Selected attorneys are noted below. Each year, no more than 5% of the lawyers in the state are selected as Super Lawyers® and no more than 2.5%
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