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For more than 75 years, we have worked side by side with state and local governments to assist them with obtaining critical funding for key projects and services to keep their communities thriving. Serving as trusted bond counsel to more than 450 governmental agencies across Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana, our nationally recognized team is adept at navigating the complexities of public finance.
Our experience spans general obligation and revenue bonds, tax-exempt and taxable bonds, and lease financings. We offer a full scope of support for bond issues, from tax and regulatory compliance to disclosure obligations, equipping governmental agencies with the tools they need for successful financing. Our commitment to the profession is reflected in our active participation in organizations like the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the American College of Bond Counsel, keeping us closely connected to the latest developments in public finance law.
Regularly ranking among the top firms nationwide as bond counsel on competitive offerings of municipal bonds, we are well known by issuers, underwriters and rating agencies across the sector. Our practice is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms for bond counsel by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms® and Thomson Reuters.
Alongside our bond work, we offer full-service support in public sector matters, including tax levies, public-private partnerships, construction and procurement. Whether teaming with cities, school districts, port authorities, utility districts or other public or quasi-public entities, we are committed to delivering the resources and solutions that empower public entities to accomplish their long-term goals.
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