Atty. George A Smith, Jr.
George A. Smith, Jr. has broad experience in publicly and privately offered tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds.
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George A Smith, Jr. is a Shareholder based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1998). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and Florida State University, College of Business (B.S., 1995). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers, 2000-Present. Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- George A. Smith, Jr. has broad experience in publicly and privately offered tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds
- He has further experience in Public-Private Partnerships
- Over the past 26 years, he has focused his practice on municipal finance matters and has served as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriters’ counsel, issuer’s counsel and trustee counsel on more than 600 bond issues totaling over $36 billion in principal amount borrowed
- Notably, he served as Disclosure Counsel for the $3.5 billion Revenue Bonds, Series 2020A (Taxable) issued by the State of Florida State Board of Administration Finance Corporation, the largest fixed rate municipal bond transaction ever issued in the State of Florida
- In addition, he served as bond counsel to the State of Florida Division of Bond Finance on approximately 42 bond issues exceeding $590 million in aggregate principal amount issued
- Concentrations •Public School Board - Certificates of Participation and Revenue Bonds •Community Development District and other Special District - Special Assessment Bonds •City and County - Revenue Bonds and General Obligation Bonds •Industrial Development Revenue Bonds •Public-Private Partnerships - Municipal and Developer representations •Underwriter’s Counsel •Trustee Counsel
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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