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I serve as bond counsel, tax counsel, underwriters' counsel, and disclosure counsel on general obligation, revenue, and special obligation financings by state, local, and tribal governments.
It is my great pleasure to assist in financing the infrastructure that allows communities to thrive.
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Chat withState: Alaska
Acquired: 2003
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 2002
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State: Washington
Acquired: 1994
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1111 3rd Avenue Suite 3000, Seattle, WA, 98101
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2022
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
Best Lawyers in America (Public Finance Law), Best Lawyers in America
2009
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Foster Pepper PLLC
2007
Deal of the Year, Far West Region Small Issuer, The Bond Buyer
2006
Deal of the Year, Far West Region Small Issuer, The Bond Buyer
2005 - Present
Attorney, Foster Garvey
2001 - 2005
Attorney, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Foster Garvey
1994 - 1997
Legislative Analyst, Seattle City Council
1986 - 1990
Associate, Morgan Stanley & Co.
2001 - Present
Alaska Government Finance Officers AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Alaska Municipal Attorneys AssociationMember
1997 - Present
National Association of Bond LawyersMember
1997 - Present
Washington State Association of Municipal AttorneysMember
1997 - Present
Washington Finance Officers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - 2015
Southeast Youth & Family ServicesMember, Board of Directors
2006 - 2008
Washington AppleseedMember, Board of Directors
2000 - 2005
SafeFutures Youth CenterTreasurer, Board of Directors
City's assessment upheld
1994
J.D. - Juris Doctor
1984
A.B.
N/A
LL.M. - Master of Laws in Taxation
2015
Navigating Washington's Constitutional Limitations for Economic Development Finance
2015
Funding the Solution
2014
Debt: We're Not Detroit!
2014
Practical Implications of Open Government Transparency Requirements
2014
Recent SEC Enforcement Actions
2013
Hot Topics: Debt Management
2013
Current Issues in Municipal Securities Law
2013
The Changing Business of Water Utilities
2012
Who Pays for the Hydrants?
2012
Working Out from a Default
2012
Proper Role of Boards of Commissioners
2012
Effective Use of Bonds
2012
Social Media for Municipalities
2012
Current Issues in Municipal Water Law
2011
Nuts and Bolts of Intergovernmental Associations
2011
Bond Financing for Energy Projects
2010
Tax Exempt Financing for Wineries
2010
Funding Economic Development Projects
2010
Ethics Jeopardy!
2009
Treasury and Debt Management Issues
2008
What Did I Get Into?!
2007
Tax Exempt Financing for Wineries
2007
Tax, Legal, Accounting and Regulatory Update
2006
Potential Crisis in Pension Obligations
2006
Bonds 201
2006
Opinions and Certificates
2005
The Central Post Office and Continuing Disclosure
2005
Pension Obligation Bonds
2012
2011