J.T. Klaus has been assisting Kansas local government in the issuance of municipal debt obligations for both infrastructure improvement and economic development since 1990. Mr. Klaus has extensive experience serving as Bond Counsel in connection with the issuance of governmental debt obligations, including general obligation bonds and temporary notes, municipal revenue bonds, as well as such “hybrid” and “conduit” type financings as tax increment bonds, lease financings (certificates of participation) and industrial revenue bonds. Mr. Klaus has served and continues to serve as Bond Counsel to governmental entities throughout the State of Kansas and regularly assists local industry, hospitals and health care in connection with financing their facilities. Mr. Klaus regularly advises local government on the various tax incentives and financing tools available to communities that desire to strengthen local industry and support economic development.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: jtklaus@spencerfane.com
- Direct Phone Number: 316-246-2693
- Phone Number: 316-246-2670
- Lawyer Page: https://www.spencerfane.com/professionals/j-t-klaus/
Location
- 2229 S. West Street
Wichita, KS 67213
Education
- University of Kansas, J.D., graduated 1990
Bar Admissions
- Kansas, Kansas Bar Association
Affiliations
- Center of Hope, Inc. - Board Member & Development Chair
- Mulvane Education Foundation, Inc. - Board Member & General Counsel
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
Spencer Fane LLP
Headquarters: Kansas City, Missouri
277 The Best Lawyers in America® awards
154 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Public Finance Law, Wichita (2019)
- Public Finance Law, Wichita (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Public Finance Law
Special Focus:
- Bond
- COVID-19
- Economic Development
- Health Care
- Municipal
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Municipal Law
Publications
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