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Balch & Bingham's Public Finance practice advises public entities and private participants on complex tax-exempt and taxable financings. The group is widely recognized in the market, with nearly all attorneys holding membership in the National Association of Bond Lawyers, including a former NABL president and Fellow of the American College of Bond Counsel.

The firm serves as bond counsel to state and local governments, public authorities, healthcare organizations, housing entities, and nonprofit borrowers. The practice has particular depth in housing finance, including longstanding representation of statewide housing authorities, and regularly acts as bond counsel and underwriter's counsel on financings for educational institutions. Attorneys also advise banks and issuers on direct loan structures.

The group provides comprehensive guidance on federal tax and securities matters, including IRS and SEC issues and ongoing compliance, as well as pre- and post-issuance tax structuring. The practice is active in distressed and restructuring matters, including municipal workouts and bankruptcy proceedings, and its capabilities extend to municipal securities law, continuing disclosure, economic development projects, and trustee representation.

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Public Finance - Alabama

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What the Team is Known For

Balch & Bingham LLP is recognised for its strength in acting for public authorities in their issuance of municipal bonds to finance a range of developments. The firm regularly acts as bond counsel and has experience across financings in the transportation and healthcare sectors.

Work Highlights

  • The team at Balch & Bingham LLP acted as bond counsel for the Madison County Board of Education for the issuance of its $24,560,000 Capital Outlay Tax Anticipation Warrants, Series 2025-A.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Foster Clark
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J Foster Clark
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Senior Statespeople

Foster Clark is well regarded in the market and renowned for his extensive public financing expertise. He serves as warrant and bond counsel to a range of clients, including public authorities and industrial facilities.

Foster is a clear leader.

Curt Gwathney
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Curt Gwathney
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Curt Gwathney draws acclaim for his public finance expertise. He advises on development project financing and also has notable experience in the issuance of both taxable and tax-exempt bonds.

Curt exceeds expectations as bond counsel and is a pleasure to work with.

Curt is a knowledgeable attorney that works hard and meets timelines.

Frank Long Jr
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Frank Long Jr
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Band 2
Frank Long takes on a variety of roles in significant public and municipal financings. He has strong expertise in the utilities, infrastructure and waste management industries.

Frank consistently has the pulse of all of his clients and works to ensure that their interests are being protected. His straightforward approach, coupled with his ability to understand complex transactions, makes him a favored attorney to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
Balch & Bingham LLP

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Alabama

Public Finance

J Foster Clark
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J Foster Clark
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Senior Statespeople
Curt Gwathney
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Curt Gwathney
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Band 2
Frank Long Jr
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Frank Long Jr
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Band 2

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