David M. DiSegna

Practice Areas

David focuses his practice in the area of public finance. He serves as bond counsel to numerous governmental entities, underwriter’s counsel, purchaser’s counsel, and borrower’s counsel. He has been involved in the issuance of over $3.5 billion in tax-exempt securities in various types of transactions, including public offerings, direct bank purchases, and conduit issuances for both new money and refinancing of existing debt, as well as tax-exempt lease financing transactions. David also provides specialized tax advice to governmental clients in connection with new bond issuances and outstanding debt.

He represents both lenders and borrowers in a variety of commercial finance transactions, including asset based, commercial and industrial, and real estate financings.

David has also provided legal advice to public entities with respect to the financing, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of various types of public projects, including municipal buildings and water, sewer, and solid waste facilities.

His practice also includes representing businesses and non-profit entities in intellectual property matters, including trademark applications and maintenance, as well as asset purchases and general corporate governance and compliance matters.

Prior to beginning his practice, David served as a law clerk to The Honorable Francis X. Flaherty of the Rhode Island Supreme Court.