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Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP

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Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP

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Public Finance: Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP finished 2023 as the leading bond counsel firm for Arkansas bond issues. Of the $1,920,000,000 in principal amount of bonds issued by Arkansas issuers in 2023, the firm approved $1,202,800,000 in principal amount of bonds. Of the 57 bond issues in Arkansas in 2023, Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP served as bond counsel on 46 of those issues.

Friday, Eldredge & Clark, LLP has also been the top bond counsel in Arkansas for the first six months of 2024, having approved $453,400,000 in principal amount of bonds.

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Public Finance - Arkansas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Friday, Eldredge & Clark draws upon a deep bench of experts to skillfully represent its public entity clients in municipal financing transactions. The firm is regularly engaged as bond counsel by government authorities, districts and cities, as well as non-profit organizations such as hospitals and universities.

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Strengths

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  • Friday, Eldredge & Clark is a great firm and I have full confidence in its ability to deliver good, sound advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • J Shepherd Russell III
    J Shepherd Russell III

    J Shepherd Russell III

    Shepherd Russell is regarded as the leading public finance practitioner in Arkansas. He is particularly commended for his expert handling of large-scale bond offerings.
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  • Robert B Beach Jr
    Robert B Beach Jr

    Robert B Beach Jr

    Robert Beach has a respected practice in municipal and education finance, he frequently assists clients with bond issues.

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  • D Michael Moyers
    D Michael Moyers

    D Michael Moyers

    Michael Moyers is held in high regard for his expertise in public finance matters. He is regularly called upon to represent public bodies in bond issuances.

    • Michael is very ready to work through a transaction and come to a conclusion.

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  • Ryan Bowman
    Ryan Bowman

    Ryan Bowman

    Ryan Bowman is routinely mandated as bond counsel by public bodies.
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  • W. Taylor Marshall
    W. Taylor Marshall

    W. Taylor Marshall

    Taylor Marshall centres his practice on municipal finance matters and regularly acts as bond counsel.

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