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Public Finance

The Firm's Public Finance Practice Group led by Jeffrey DeCarlo complements its well-regarded municipal government expertise and provides high-quality legal service to every player in the public finance arena, from governmental and quasi-governmental entities that need access to capital markets, to underwriters and issuers. Our focus is on obtaining the right result for the client concerning tax-exempt and other financing, whether that client is an issuer, an underwriter, a borrower, a lender, a trustee or a credit enhancement provider. The Group strives to provide extraordinary results, but at a cost-effective price point.

The current challenges presented by the economy and the pressure placed on the public finance markets require deft handling and creativity.  With more than 30 years of experience, the Group’s attorneys have achieved success for its clients in every recent economic cycle. We have represented municipalities, quasi-governmental entities, counties, districts, community redevelopment agencies, housing authorities, financing authorities and the State in a variety of public finance capacities. We have served as Bond Counsel, Issuer’s Counsel, Disclosure Counsel, Underwriters' Counsel, Bank's Counsel, Developer's Counsel and Trustee's Counsel for more than sixty (60) issuers in Florida. 

Our experience includes handling financings for almost every type of bond issue, ranging in size from under $1M to over $500M. This spectrum of experience gives the Group a unique ability to effectively advise clients on options that may be available for a given transaction and to structure and implement innovative solutions for difficult transactions.

Bond Issue Examples

  • Advance Refundings
  • General Obligation Bonds
  • Certificates of Participation
  • Industrial Development Bonds
  • Credit Enhancement
  • Revenue Bonds
  • Current Refundings
  • Special Assessment Bonds
  • Derivative Products
  • Tax Increment Financings
  • Fixed Rate Bonds
  • Variable Rate Bonds

Financed Projects Examples

  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Parking Facilities
  • Bridges
  • Parks
  • Community Redevelopment
  • Public Transportation
  • Convention Centers
  • Seaports and Airports
  • Courthouses
  • Schools
  • Entertainment and Sports Complexes
  • Single Family Housing
  • Fire and Police Stations
  • Solid Waste Facilities
  • Government Centers
  • Storm Water Improvements
  • Hospitals
  • Toll Roads
  • Manufacturing and Other Industrial Facilities
  • Universities
  • Multifamily Housing
  • Water and Sewer Plants
  • Museums
  • Working Capital
  • Nursing Homes and Rehabilitation Facilities