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Public Finance

Massachusetts

5 Years Ranked

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Provided by Walter St. Onge

USA

Professional Memberships

Member, Boston Bar Association

Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers Securities Law and Disclosure Committee

Board of directors (2001-2007)

Former chair and vice chair, board of directors

President (2005-2006)

President-elect (2004-2005)

Treasurer (2003-2004)

Fellow and member, The American College of Bond Counsel

Career

Walter brings extensive experience in public finance law, serving as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, and underwriters’ counsel for states, municipalities, and public authorities across New England and beyond.

Walter has a deep understanding of complex financing structures, including fixed and variable rate bond structures used for both public and private offerings and related disclosure responsibilities of municipal bond issuers. He is well known for his ability to navigate intricate legal and financial landscapes, providing clients with innovative solutions and strategic guidance. Walter’s clients include entities involved in transportation, water and sewer, health care, education, solid waste, industrial development, and general governmental purposes.

Among Walter’s notable works includes serving as bond counsel for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in establishing its special obligation bond credit secured by the Commonwealth Transportation Fund. To date, this program has issued approximately $5.6 billion of bonds and grant anticipation notes for transportation projects across Massachusetts.

Walter has also played a crucial role in drafting special legislation and structuring asset-backed securitization financings. His dedication to meticulous preparation of disclosure documents aims to ensure transparency and compliance.

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Walter St. Onge often acts as bond counsel to underwriters in financings by state and local governments and other public bodies. He is particularly well known for his work counseling nonprofit educational institutions.

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