Public Finance Law
William R. DeHaan
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
William R. DeHaan has focused his practice in the area of municipal finance since 1986. He has served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, issuer's counsel and trustee's counsel in an extensive range of municipal financings, including general obligation, enterprise (utility) revenue, school district, housing, student loan, 501(c)(3) and special districts. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Bill was the office managing partner for the Phoenix office of a national law firm.
Overview
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- Arizona, State Bar of Arizona
- National Association of Bond Lawyers - Member
- University of Illinois College of Law, J.D., graduated 1986
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Public Finance Law, Phoenix (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Public Finance Law
Special Focus:
- Financing via Property Taxation
- Municipal
- Project Finance
- Structured Finance
Awards:
- Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2011
- "Phoenix Public Finance Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers, 2014
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Areas of Concentration
- Municipal finance
- Utilities
- Housing
- Education
- Significant Representations
- Drafted master bond documents for the City of Phoenix and/or non-profit corporation issuing on behalf of the City for its airport, water and wastewater utility and convention center hotel revenue bond issues.
- Primary author of Arizona Housing Development Finance legislation and legislation authorizing municipal swap agreements.
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