Overview
Marc serves as bond counsel, tax counsel, underwriters’ counsel, and disclosure counsel on general obligation, revenue, and special obligation financings by state, local, and tribal governments.
Marc has extensive experience in structuring municipal and public/private ventures and in providing representation in administrative proceedings and litigation.
Areas of Focus
Admissions
- Washington, 1994
- Oregon, 2002
- Alaska, 2003
Education
- LL.M., Taxation, University of Washington School of Law
- J.D., University of Washington School of Law (with high honors)
- Washington Law Review, Associate Editor
- A.B., Columbia University
Honors & Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America© Public Finance Law, 2010-present
- “Lawyer of the Year,” Public Finance Law, 2022
- Foster Pepper Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, 2008
- Washington Appleseed 2007 Innovator Award for Pro Bono Service
- 2021 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year, Health Care
- 2007 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year, Far West Region Small Issuer
- 2006 Bond Buyer Deal of the Year, Far West Region Small Issuer
- Order of the Coif
Professional Activities
- Alaska Government Finance Officers Association
- Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
- University of Washington Graduate Program in Taxation, Affiliate Instructor of Law
- Washington Finance Officers Association, Education Committee
- Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
- WSBA Indian Law Section, Former Trustee
Community Activities
- Alaska Business Development Center, Volunteer Tax & Loan Program
- Magnolia Presbyterian Church, Board of Directors, Secretary
- SafeFutures Youth Center, Former Board of Directors, Secretary
- Seattle Public Schools 2018 Facilities Master Plan Task Force, Member
- Southeast Youth & Family Services, Former Board of Directors, Secretary
- Washington Appleseed, Former Board of Directors
News & Insights
News
71 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among the 2026 Best Lawyers in America; Paul Trinchero Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.21.25
65 Foster Garvey Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2025, Three Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.15.24
Marc Greenough Quoted in KUOW Puget Sound Public Radio About Voter Demographics and the Fate of Seattle’s Historic $1.5 Billion Transportation Levy
08.12.24
Hood River White Salmon Bridge Project Secures Major Funding Boost from U.S. DOT Grant
01.26.24
57 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among the 2024 Best Lawyers in America; Two Portland Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.17.23
45 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among The Best Lawyers In America®
08.18.22
38 Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America; 11 Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
08.19.21
43 Attorneys Named 2021 Best Lawyers in America; 10 Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
08.20.20
Foster Garvey Public Finance Team Closes $1.2 Billion in Bonds in One Week
01.07.20
50 Foster Garvey Attorneys Named 2020 Best Lawyers in America
08.15.19
Events
WSAMA 2026 Spring Conference
04.22-04.24.2026
Energy Northwest’s 27th Annual Public Power Forum
10.24.24
Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) Bonds, Ballots and Buildings Conference
02.16.24
“Financing Infrastructure With Bonds and Bank Loans,” Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council 2023 Conference
06.24.26
After the Issue Date: Post-Issuance Compliance Training for Issuers and Borrowers of Tax-Exempt Bonds Webinar
05.10.23
“A Series of Unfortunate Events: A Brief History of Failed Municipal Bond Issues in Washington and Lessons for a City Attorney,” WSAMA’s 2023 Spring Conference
06.24.26
“Ethics for Clerks,” Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks 2022
12.06.22
“Ethics for Commissioners,” Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts Commissioners Workshop
06.24.26
“Post-Issuance Compliance: Tax and EMMA,” Washington Finance Officers Association 2021 Conference
Virtual, 9.16.21
“Debt Issuance and Continuing Disclosure,” Washington State Association of County Treasurers 2019
06.12.19
“Public Debt Financing,” Association of Washington State Public Facilities Districts 2018 Conference
06.24.26
“Local Improvement Districts,” Eminent Domain in Washington
5.18.2018
“Local Improvement Districts and Service Areas,” Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association Conference
06.24.26
“The After-Party: Post-Issuance Compliance With Bond Covenants,” Washington Finance Officers Association 2017 Conference
06.24.26
Finance Panel, Association of WA State Public Facilities Districts Annual Conference
September 23 – 25
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