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Provided by Thomas D. Colis
Public Finance
Thomas Colis represents cities, counties, townships, villages, schools, libraries and authorities on a broad range of financings and associated legal matters.
He has extensive experience providing guidance to his clients on the various available legal structures and preparing the necessary documentation to authorize the issuance and sale of bonds to finance buildings, water and sewer infrastructure, road and street improvements and other capital needs. He also has vast experience in tax-exempt financing for private activity bonds (solid waste and manufacturing facilities) and nonprofit financings, including private college and university financings.
In addition to serving as bond counsel on financing transactions, Thomas counsels his clients on other related matters such as millage and ballot proposals, elections, special assessments, state and federal tax issues, and other finance matters such as cash flow borrowings.
Thomas also represents investment banking firms as underwriter’s counsel in connection with their purchase and marketing of tax-exempt bonds.
American College of Bond Counsel, Fellow
American Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
Washtenaw County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Board of Directors 2016-2021; Treasurer, 2019-2021; Finance Committee 2017-present & Chair of Finance Committee, 2018-2021
Michigan Government Finance Officers Association, Board of Directors 2017-2018; Professional Development Committee, 2005-present & Chairman, 2009-2017
The Bond Club of Detroit, Board of Directors, 2005-2011
Hellenic Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Tom is great with clients and has vast knowledge of municipal finance.
Tom is an invaluable resource.
Tom is great with clients and has vast knowledge of municipal finance.
Tom is an invaluable resource.