Best Lawyers in America for Public Finance Law

Brandon Caywood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law and Tax Law. Brandon, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brandon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hicham Chiali is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Hicham, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hicham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

With juris doctor and Master of Public Administration degrees, Hannah Clendening is knowledgeable about the intersection of government and the law and, most importantly, how understanding and working within that framework is better for businesses and communities. As such, she assists clients with a range of regulatory and economic development matters. Day-to-day, Hannah focuses her practice on public and municipal finance work. She assists with financial matters as bond counsel, negotiates fi...

Dalton is a member of Butler Snow’s Public Finance, Tax Incentives & Credit Markets group.

Thomas Everett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Thomas, who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shan Khan is a corporate partner in the Dallas office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Shan’s practice focuses on all aspects of debt financing transactions, including the representation of private funds, public and private companies, financial institutions and alternative lenders in secured and unsecured financings, cash-flow and asset-based facilities, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, cross-border transactions, and second-lien, mezzanine and subordinated financings. His experien...

Sarah Tahir is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Sarah, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ethan A. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Ethan A., who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ethan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kylie Rahl is an associate in the firm’s Real Estate & Finance practice groups. Kylie graduated first in her class from Texas Tech University School of Law. Ms. Rahl’s real estate practice includes assisting in the representation of owners and developers in the acquisition, disposition and development of various commercial assets including mixed-use, multifamily, office, retail and industrial properties. Her practice involves the preparation and negotiation of purchase and sal...

Garrett Merville is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Garrett, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garrett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Liesel Pajarillo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Liesel, who practices law in Woodbridge, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Liesel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Courtney is a member of Butler Snow’s Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets group.

Judy Hong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Judy, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Judy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natalee Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Natalee, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelby Harden is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Shelby, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Britt Cass Steckman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Public Finance Law. Britt Cass, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Britt Cass is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.