An accomplished government attorney who previously oversaw the 360 million square foot federal real estate portfolio, Elliot helps clients with real estate needs before the United States General Services Administration (GSA).
Elliot supports clients in every aspect of working with GSA, from leasing and construction to property dispositions, redevelopment projects, and public-private partnerships (P3). He regularly represents municipalities seeking to obtain property from the federal government, landlords aiming to secure or retain a GSA lease, and developers involved in transferring land from the federal government to the private sector. When challenges or delays arise in federal real estate transactions, Elliot steps in to troubleshoot and move projects forward.
Elliot joined Husch Blackwell in 2025 after a 20-year career with the federal government. In 2003, his interest in public policy led him to a position as a congressional staffer, where he discovered real estate’s role as a key driver of policy outcomes. Elliot was soon working on GSA real estate projects, including oversight of the $200 million redevelopment of the Old Post Office building and the $4.5 billion Department of Homeland Security headquarters. He also served as the principal drafter of the Federal Assets and Sales Transfer Act, which aimed to streamline the disposition of federal property. Elliot was later appointed as Public Buildings Service Commissioner at GSA, overseeing the entire federal real estate portfolio across the U.S. and six territories.
Thanks to his decades on Capitol Hill, Elliot brings deep insight into not only the laws that govern GSA, but also how the agency operates in practice. Elliot knows the major players and decisionmakers, understands the mechanisms that drive and accelerate action, and has seen firsthand the common challenges and delays that can affect federal real estate projects. He is highly skilled at strategically structuring his advocacy to highlight the alignment of government and client interests, helping him expedite transactions and negotiations. Elliot’s experience means that he knows exactly how to approach the acquisition of federal property or the negotiation of a federal lease in the most efficient and effective way.
In Elliot’s view, real estate defines communities and reflects a society’s priorities and values. He sees real estate as a tool for economic development and financial empowerment, and he is truly passionate about facilitating projects that contribute to communities across the country.