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Keith regularly counsels and represents clients in connection with a wide range of real estate transactions, including development projects, leases, purchases and sales. His practice includes representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset based financings including term and construction loan facilities, revolving credit facilities, participations, co-lending transactions and other types of credit facilities. Keith has experience representing lenders and borrowers in connection with financings for renewable energy projects, including solar (both ground mounted and rooftop), fuel cell, wind and other energy efficiency measures as well as representing lenders in CPACE financings.

Keith represents nursing homes, assisted living communities, CCRCs, home health care and hospice agencies, hospitals and physicians in connection with a wide range of transactional and real estate matters, including purchases, sales, leases, HUD and private lender financings, contractual matters, capital expansions, joint venture participation, operations transfer agreements and asset purchase agreements. He also represents hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, underwriters, trustees, municipalities and banks in the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.

As a Fairfield, Connecticut resident, Keith previously served as Chairman of the Town of Fairfield’s Golf Commission.

  • Represented nonprofit long-term care provider in tax-exempt bond financing issued by CHEFA for up to $70,000,000 in the aggregate for construction of an approximately 124,000 square foot building, consisting of approximately 55 independent living units and related underground and surface parking, structural connections to the existing facilities, and other improvements, including but not limited to, a fitness and wellness center, dining venues, changes to interior roadways and new pedestrian pathways.
  • Represented nonprofit long-term care provider in tax-exempt bond financing issued by CHEFA for up to $81,600,000 in the aggregate for the conversion of the existing 120 semi-private nursing beds to: (a) 76 nursing beds, consisting of 44 private and 32 semi-private beds and 20 private assisted living beds, (b) the construction of 32 new assisted living units and four care-taker units, and (c) the construction of certain new amenities including a social hub, café, test kitchen, greenhouse, a health clinic, fitness, yoga, and movement studios, an art studio and maker spaces, learning lab, technology center and classrooms, a media room and performing arts space.
  • Represented regional bank as agent and lead lender in syndicated construction loan up to $31,550,000 and a federal historic tax credit bridge loan up to $7,687,500 in connection with the redevelopment of downtown Hartford state offices building into 160 apartment units and approximately 20,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, which transaction included second lien secured credit facility provided by CRDA to the borrower in an amount up to $7,000,000.
  • Represented regional bank as agent and lead lender in construction loan up to $34,000,000 in connection with second phase of a larger multi-phased master planned urban redevelopment adjacent to Dunkin' Donuts Park in Hartford, Connecticut, containing 237 apartment units totaling approximately 250,000 gross square feet with 522 parking spaces including 4,500 square feet of ground floor, which transaction included second lien secured credit facility provided by CRDA to the borrower in an amount up to $13,600,000. The project was part of a planned community and subject to a ground lease.
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October 31, 2023

FinCEN Issues Scam Alert Involving the Corporate Transparency Act

FinCEN has issued an alert about fraudulent attempts to solicit information from individuals and entities subject to the CTA.
June 17, 2022

Recent Enforcement Actions Indicate Heightened Scrutiny of BSA/AML Compliance and Digital Assets

Recent enforcement actions against banks indicate a new regulator emphasis on digital assets and Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

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June 4, 2026

15 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys, Eight Practice Areas Earn Recognition in Chambers USA 2026

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August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

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June 5, 2025

Chambers USA 2025 Rankings Recognize 18 Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys and Nine Practice Areas

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August 15, 2024

41 Murtha Cullina Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers in America® Recognitions

Forty-one attorneys from Murtha Cullina LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and five at
June 7, 2024

Murtha Cullina Ranks Among Connecticut’s and Massachusetts’ Leading Law Firms in Chambers USA 2024

The 2024 edition of Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked 15 Murtha Cullina attorneys as preeminent practitioners
June 6, 2024

Murtha Cullina’s Connecticut Practices and Lawyers Recognized for Excellence in the Law by Chambers USA 2024

Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked the following Murtha Cullina practices in Connecticut in its 2024 edition:
January 2, 2024

Robert E. Kaelin Elected to Murtha Cullina’s Executive Committee

Partner Robert E. Kaelin has been elected to Murtha Cullina’s Executive Committee, the firm’s governing body. Bob serves as co-chair of the
Events

Jodie Driscoll and Keith Varian to Attend LeadingAge Connecticut Expo

May 22, 2024
 Jodie Driscoll and Keith Varian will represent the firm at the LeadingAge Connecticut Expo.

Jodie Driscoll Honored by Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce with Alumnus of the Leadership Center Award

April 4, 2024
Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce awarded partner Jodie L. Driscoll with the 2024 Alumnus of The Leadership Center Award.
External Publications

Professional and Civic

  • Real Estate Finance Association of Connecticut (REFA)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • LeadingAge Connecticut
  • Association of Long Term Care Financial Managers, Board Member
  • Connecticut Assisted Living Association
  • Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Connecticut Health Lawyers Association
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers

Recognition

  • Listed as a leading Real Estate lawyer in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Best Lawyers, Land Use and Zoning Law, since 2025
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2025
  • Super Lawyers, Connecticut Rising Star® , Real Estate, 2012-2016
  • Connecticut Law Tribune, New Leaders in the Law, 2013
  • Fairfield County Business Journal, 40 Under Forty, 2008
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Real Estate Developers
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Harris Beach Murtha Attorneys at Law
Partner Keith S. Varian

Keith S. Varian

kvarian@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (203) 653-5415
New Haven, CT Office

Profile

Keith regularly counsels and represents clients in connection with a wide range of real estate transactions, including development projects, leases, purchases and sales. His practice includes representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate and asset based financings including term and construction loan facilities, revolving credit facilities, participations, co-lending transactions and other types of credit facilities. Keith has experience representing lenders and borrowers in connection with financings for renewable energy projects, including solar (both ground mounted and rooftop), fuel cell, wind and other energy efficiency measures as well as representing lenders in CPACE financings.

Keith represents nursing homes, assisted living communities, CCRCs, home health care and hospice agencies, hospitals and physicians in connection with a wide range of transactional and real estate matters, including purchases, sales, leases, HUD and private lender financings, contractual matters, capital expansions, joint venture participation, operations transfer agreements and asset purchase agreements. He also represents hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, schools, underwriters, trustees, municipalities and banks in the issuance of tax-exempt bonds.

As a Fairfield, Connecticut resident, Keith previously served as Chairman of the Town of Fairfield's Golf Commission.

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Legal Practices

Member of:

Commercial Real Estate
Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Co-Leader for:

Financial Institutions

Member of:

Affordable Housing
Long-Term Care
Financial Institutions
Health Care
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail
Real Estate Developers
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  • Represented nonprofit long-term care provider in tax-exempt bond financing issued by CHEFA for up to $70,000,000 in the aggregate for construction of an approximately 124,000 square foot building, consisting of approximately 55 independent living units and related underground and surface parking, structural connections to the existing facilities, and other improvements, including but not limited to, a fitness and wellness center, dining venues, changes to interior roadways and new pedestrian pathways.
  • Represented nonprofit long-term care provider in tax-exempt bond financing issued by CHEFA for up to $81,600,000 in the aggregate for the conversion of the existing 120 semi-private nursing beds to: (a) 76 nursing beds, consisting of 44 private and 32 semi-private beds and 20 private assisted living beds, (b) the construction of 32 new assisted living units and four care-taker units, and (c) the construction of certain new amenities including a social hub, café, test kitchen, greenhouse, a health clinic, fitness, yoga, and movement studios, an art studio and maker spaces, learning lab, technology center and classrooms, a media room and performing arts space.
  • Represented regional bank as agent and lead lender in syndicated construction loan up to $31,550,000 and a federal historic tax credit bridge loan up to $7,687,500 in connection with the redevelopment of downtown Hartford state offices building into 160 apartment units and approximately 20,000 square feet of commercial and retail space, which transaction included second lien secured credit facility provided by CRDA to the borrower in an amount up to $7,000,000.
  • Represented regional bank as agent and lead lender in construction loan up to $34,000,000 in connection with second phase of a larger multi-phased master planned urban redevelopment adjacent to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford, Connecticut, containing 237 apartment units totaling approximately 250,000 gross square feet with 522 parking spaces including 4,500 square feet of ground floor, which transaction included second lien secured credit facility provided by CRDA to the borrower in an amount up to $13,600,000. The project was part of a planned community and subject to a ground lease.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • Real Estate Finance Association of Connecticut (REFA)
  • International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
  • LeadingAge Connecticut
  • Association of Long Term Care Financial Managers, Board Member
  • Connecticut Assisted Living Association
  • Connecticut Association of Health Care Facilities
  • Connecticut Bar Association
  • Fairfield County Bar Association
  • NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association
  • American Health Lawyers Association
  • Connecticut Health Lawyers Association
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers

Recognition

  • Listed as a leading Real Estate lawyer in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Best Lawyers, Land Use and Zoning Law, since 2025
  • Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law, since 2025
  • Super Lawyers, Connecticut Rising Star® , Real Estate, 2012-2016
  • Connecticut Law Tribune, New Leaders in the Law, 2013
  • Fairfield County Business Journal, 40 Under Forty, 2008
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