Banking and Finance Law Public Finance Law
James M. "Jim" Saffian
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
James M. Saffian practices principally in the areas of public finance, economic development and tax increment financing. Jim has represented issuers, borrowers, underwriters and trustees in a variety of structured public financings. In addition to regularly representing various municipalities and special purpose districts in Maine with respect to general obligation bond and revenue bond financings, Jim has also had substantial experience with complex private activity bond financings including multi-modal lower floaters, qualified tender bonds, tax increment financing bonds, school construction bonds, numerous IRB financings, qualified 501(c)(3) financings, and qualified public utility financings.
Overview
- University of Maine, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 1991
- Dartmouth College, A.B., graduated 1983
- United States, Maine
- United States, New Hampshire
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- United States, Maine
- United States, New Hampshire
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- University of Maine, J.D., magna cum laude, graduated 1991
- Dartmouth College, A.B., graduated 1983
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2018)
- Banking and Finance Law, Portland, ME (2017)
- Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2016)
- Public Finance Law, Portland, ME (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Public Finance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Commercial Finance Law
- Securitization and Structured Finance Law
Awards:
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law (since 2003) and Banking and Finance Law (since 2014).
- Named "Lawyer of the Year" in Portland, Maine by The Best Lawyers in America® for Public Finance Law in 2018, 2016 and 2011; and for Banking and Finance Law in 2017.
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Recent Experience
Municipal Bonds:
City of Brewer High School District $5,446,390- 2013 General Obligation Qualified School Construction Bonds (Federally Taxable – Direct Payment) (Underwriter Counsel)
Portland Water District $3,000,000 Water Bond (Standish UV Project)
City of Portland $26,265,000 General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds - Series 2013
School Administrative District No. 51- $10,800,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Private Activity Bonds:
$7,235,000 Finance Authority of Maine, Education Refunding Revenue Bonds (Berwick Academy Issue, Series 2013)
$3,900,000 Finance Authority of Maine Revenue Bonds (Gulf of Maine Issue, Series 2011)
$3,000,000 City of Waterville, Maine, Revenue Bonds (2011 Delta Ambulance Project)
City of Brewer High School District $5,446,390- 2013 General Obligation Qualified School Construction Bonds (Federally Taxable – Direct Payment) (Underwriter Counsel)
Portland Water District $3,000,000 Water Bond (Standish UV Project)
City of Portland $26,265,000 General Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds - Series 2013
School Administrative District No. 51- $10,800,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
Private Activity Bonds:
$7,235,000 Finance Authority of Maine, Education Refunding Revenue Bonds (Berwick Academy Issue, Series 2013)
$3,900,000 Finance Authority of Maine Revenue Bonds (Gulf of Maine Issue, Series 2011)
$3,000,000 City of Waterville, Maine, Revenue Bonds (2011 Delta Ambulance Project)
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