Chambers USA, a go-to guide in the legal industry, has ranked our Public Finance practice on its list of leading law firms nationwide. In addition to the practice’s Band 2 ranking in Washington, D.C., John Stalfort, managing principal of our Washington office, is ranked in the top Band 1 for his work with clients.

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John A. Stalfort, Principal

John Stalfort's public finance practice sees him handle government bond financings in sectors such as education, health care and transport. He regularly represents financial institutions and not-for-profit companies. One client interviewed by Chambers described John as "very responsive, accessible and knowledgeable."

About Our Public Finance Practice

Miles & Stockbridge is home to one of the leading public finance practices in the mid-Atlantic region. Chambers noted the practice undertakes an array of work for financial institutions, nonprofit organizations and government authorities. Chambers also said the practice has experience in social infrastructure projects, including those in the transport sector, and possesses further strength acting as bond counsel on P3 financings.

The team focuses on closing the deal and solving problems with innovation and flexibility, while staying within complex applicable tax laws and state law restrictions. It skillfully structures and restructures transactions that enhance value for the borrower and reduce lender risk and taxes. One of its greatest strengths is coordinating multifaceted transactions within tight timeframes to conclude in an efficient, organized closing.