Our public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel, co-bond counsel, and counsel to underwriters, issuers, borrowers, and trustees on a wide range of public finance structures.
We have experience with financing structures utilized by public issuers, including general obligation bonds of local issuers and a variety of revenue bonds. We also serve clients from our offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas, reflecting our Louisiana and Texas footprint.
We have represented cities, parishes, the Industrial Development Board, and the Port Commission in numerous bond issues. The range of public offerings we have handled has been from $1 million to $180 million.
Who We Represent
We represent a range of clients in public finance matters, including:
- Issuers
- Borrowers
- Trustees
- Underwriters
- Municipalities
- Public bodies
- Boards and commissions
- Public issuers
Our experience includes representing underwriters, issuers, borrowers, trustees, cities, parishes, the Industrial Development Board, and the Port Commission in public finance matters.
Public Finance Matters We Handle
Bond Counsel
Our public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel on a wide range of public finance structures. This work includes matters involving public issuers and financing structures used for local governmental and public purposes.
Co-Bond Counsel
We also serve as co-bond counsel in public finance matters. This allows us to assist with complex bond transactions and public offerings involving multiple participants and financing structures.
Counsel to Underwriters, Issuers, Borrowers, and Trustees
We act as counsel to underwriters, issuers, borrowers, and trustees in public finance transactions. This gives us experience working with multiple stakeholders and legal interests in public finance matters.
General Obligation Bonds
We have experience with financing structures utilized by public issuers, including general obligation bonds of local issuers.
Revenue Bonds
We also have experience with a variety of revenue bonds as part of our broader public finance practice.
Public Offerings and Financing Structures
We have handled numerous bond issues and public offerings ranging from $1 million to $180 million. We also have experience with a wide variety of financing structures utilized by public issuers.
Experience and Credentials
Alex James Washington Jr. is the managing partner of our firm. He serves as City Attorney for the City of Natchitoches, Town Attorney for the Village of Natchez, special counsel for the City of Shreveport, and attorney for the Grambling University Foundation.
His background also includes service as a former Assistant District Attorney for Caddo and a former Assistant Parish Attorney for the Caddo Parish Commission. He has served as Municipal Bond Counsel for the City of Shreveport, the Shreveport-Bossier Port Commission, the City of Mansfield, the City of Natchitoches, and St. Gabriel.
He is admitted to practice in all Louisiana state courts, all Texas state courts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana, and the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.
Representative Clients and Entity Types
Our public finance experience includes representation involving:
- Cities
- Parishes
- The Industrial Development Board
- The Port Commission
- Public issuers
These entity types reflect the range of public finance matters we handle for governmental and public-sector clients.
Louisiana and Texas Service Area
We serve clients in Louisiana and Texas from our offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas. Our public finance practice is supported by our experience with public entities, bond matters, and our admissions in Louisiana and Texas courts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does bond counsel do?
Bond counsel provides legal guidance in bond transactions and public finance matters. Our public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel and co-bond counsel on a wide range of public finance structures.
Who do public finance attorneys represent?
We represent underwriters, issuers, borrowers, trustees, municipalities, public bodies, boards, commissions, and other public-sector or institutional participants involved in financing matters.
What is the difference between general obligation bonds and revenue bonds?
Our public finance practice includes experience with both general obligation bonds of local issuers and a variety of revenue bonds.
Do you represent municipalities and public bodies?
Yes. We have represented cities, parishes, the Industrial Development Board, and the Port Commission in numerous bond issues and public finance matters.
Do you handle public finance matters in Louisiana and Texas?
Yes. We maintain offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas, and we serve clients in Louisiana and Texas.
Speak With a Public Finance Attorney
If you need counsel for a public finance matter, bond issue, or public offering, contact us to discuss your needs. Our public finance practice includes serving as bond counsel, co-bond counsel, and counsel to underwriters, issuers, borrowers, and trustees, and we serve clients from our offices in Shreveport, Natchitoches, and Dallas.