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Fred Williams is a public finance and tax lawyer with more than 30 years of experience. He has counseled numerous public and private sector clients on the federal tax aspects of municipal bond transactions, and has advised on the full range of issues in public finance transactions in Arizona and other states around the country.
Fred’s experience with complex business transactions includes serving as underwriter’s counsel, purchaser’s counsel, bond counsel, and related roles on bond financings for government agencies, financial institutions, investors, and developers. His experience involves a variety of project types, including affordable housing, solid waste facilities, and particular experience negotiating and documenting financial incentives for energy projects. His work has encompassed negotiating and closing transactions involving tax-exempt private activity bonds, New Markets Tax Credits, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, energy credits, opportunity zones, and tax increment financing.
Career
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Arizona
Kentucky
Ohio (Inactive)
Pennsylvania (Inactive)
West Virginia
Supreme Court of Arizona
Supreme Court of Kentucky
Supreme Court of Ohio
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Supreme Court of Appeals, West Virginia
Professional Memberships
Professional Activities
American Bar Association, Tax Section
National Association of Bond Lawyers, Tax Committee
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Arizona Society of Certified Public Accountants