Atty. Barry Carrigan

Atty. Barry Carrigan

Barry Carrigan focuses his practice on project finance, infrastructure finance and public finance. Barry represents developers, issuers and lenders on a range of project finance and public finance projects including renewable energy facilities, transit oriented developments, waste to energy projects, charter schools and multi-family housing transactions.Barry has been selected as one of The Bond Buyer’s 2020 Rising Stars, a program which showcases the brightest young minds in the municipal finance industry.

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Profile Summary

About Barry Carrigan at a glance

Barry Carrigan is a business and government attorney based in Victor, New York, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at Syracuse University (JD, 2010) and Syracuse University (B.S.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Economic Development Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in Victor, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Barry Carrigan focuses his practice on project finance, infrastructure finance and public finance
  • Barry represents developers, issuers and lenders on a range of project finance and public finance projects including renewable energy facilities, transit oriented developments, waste to energy projects, charter schools and multi-family housing transactions.Barry has been selected as one of The Bond Buyer’s 2020 Rising Stars, a program which showcases the brightest young minds in the municipal finance industry
  • What do you focus on?
  • Renewable Energy I have significant experience working with developers and sponsors to enter into state and local tax incentive agreements to manage uncertainty around property tax treatment of such facilities
  • I work with clients to analyze and implement strategies to maximize available state and local economic development benefits
  • I have worked with many developers and sponsors to achieve their development goals through a variety of economic development structures
  • Project Finance I have experience working on multidisciplinary cross-office teams on transactions throughout the United States
  • Representative examples include representing underwriters in the financing of a methanol facility in Texas, solid waste disposal facilities in Florida and Mississippi, a $1.8 billion nitrogen-based fertilizer production plant in Lee County, Iowa
  • In addition, I have represented various clients on project financings for proton cancer treatment facilities in Georgia and Maryland
  • Economic Development I have represented industrial development agencies and borrowers in numerous transactions granting state and local tax exemptions, including sales tax abatements, mortgage recording tax exemptions and payment-in-lieu of tax agreements
  • I have worked with municipalities and developers to structure tax benefit packages that encourage private sector growth while providing additional tax revenue to municipalities

Practice Areas Explained

Barry Carrigan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry Carrigan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Victor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry Carrigan

Where is Barry Carrigan's law office located?
Barry Carrigan's law practice is located in Victor, New York. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry Carrigan handle?
Barry Carrigan focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Barry Carrigan go to law school?
Barry Carrigan earned their education at (JD, 2010); (B.S.).
How can I contact Barry Carrigan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Barry Carrigan received?
Barry Carrigan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Economic Development Law; Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law; Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

JD
Syracuse University
- 2010
B.S.
Syracuse University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Economic Development Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Municipal Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Project Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Economic Development Law, Rochester (NY)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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