Jeff has far-reaching experience in lease financings, referendum processes, petition-remonstrance processes, procurement laws and procedures, access to public records laws, open door laws and property tax laws involving many different Indiana local government entities, with a particular emphasis on Indiana public school corporations and libraries. Over the last two decades, he has served as bond counsel for more than 100 school corporations and public libraries in bond issues totaling nearly $2 billion. He has also served as bond counsel to the city of Indianapolis for various bond issues totaling more than $1 billion.
Jeff’s core strength is his seemingly innate ability to understand what each client seeks to achieve for a given transaction based upon specific circumstances and facts, identifying the viable options under current laws and, most importantly, providing a recommended solution based on his many years of experience. Jeff also makes it his job to serve as the transaction lead, keeping the deal on track, being available to clients, and interacting with and managing the entire project team as it works toward a successful closing.
He has spoken extensively both regionally and nationally on various municipal finance and school finance issues, including Indiana's petition-remonstrance, referendum and objection processes.
Professional and Community Involvement
Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
Member, Indiana Association of School Business Officials
Member, Indiana Association of Public School Superintendents
Member, Indiana School Boards Association
Member, Indiana Municipal Lawyers Association
Member, Indiana Association of School Business Officials Finance Research Committee
Volunteer, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
Member, Shepherd Community Center Investment Advisor Committee
Member, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation Advisory Committee
Board member, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir
Board member, Storytelling Arts
Former board member, Ronald McDonald House of Indiana
Former board member, Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Foundation
Former member, Zionsville Presbyterian Church Board of Elders
Former Member, Indiana University Foundation 100 Voice of Hope Advisory Committee, 2017-2020
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2025
Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012-2017