Business Details
37 Years
experience
Public Finance Legal Experts in California
Since 1989, Weist Law has established an outstanding reputation in public finance and securities law, advising clients on over $9 billion in tax-exempt and taxable transactions. Our California-based practice specializes in municipal bond financing, serving federal, state, and local governments, schools, banks, and investment firms. With 30+ years of experience, we deliver comprehensive funding strategies, policy drafting, compliance reporting, and specialized legal counsel.Our team combines legal and financial expertise as both attorneys and registered municipal advisors, ensuring cost-efficient solutions tailored to public agencies' needs. We prioritize integrity, collaboration, and innovation, maintaining a perfect track record with zero defaults on deals. Our mission focuses on intergenerational equity, empowering communities through strategic financial planning and legal guidance.
Services
Bond Counsel
Disclosure Counsel
Pension Policy Drafting
CIP Financing
Assessment Districts
Compliance Reporting
Land Secured Bonds
Federal Funding
Energy Efficiency Tax Credits
General Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized public finance legal expertise
- Our team combines legal and municipal advisory expertise under one roof
- We maintain a perfect track record with zero defaults on $9B+ in transactions
- We provide customized funding strategies incorporating federal/state grants and tax credits
- Our compliance reporting services cover CDIAC, MSRB, and Marks Roos requirements
What people say
Top notch organization
Smooth and seamless process
Services
Bond Counsel
We provide comprehensive bond counsel services including drafting resolutions, legal opinions, and documentation for municipal bond issuances. Our team acts as liaison between issuers, underwriters, and investors while ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. With experience in over $9 billion in transactions, we structure both routine and complex bond offerings to maximize funding efficiency for public agencies.
CIP Financing
Our CIP financing services analyze all available funding sources to develop optimal strategies for infrastructure projects. We help public agencies secure grants, low-cost loans, and tax credits while creating long-term fiscal plans. Our dual-qualified team ensures compliance with federal and state regulations while maximizing financial efficiency for capital improvement initiatives.
Pension Policy Drafting
We specialize in pension and OPEB cost mitigation strategies, including policy drafting, allocation analysis, and funded ratio management. Our customized solutions help public agencies establish sustainable retirement benefit systems through 115 trusts and strategic investment approaches that balance community needs with fiscal responsibility.
Compliance Reporting
Our compliance services cover CDIAC annual debt transparency reporting, Marks Roos reporting, and MSRB annual requirements. We manage all post-issuance reporting obligations to ensure agencies maintain regulatory compliance while avoiding penalties. Our team stays current with legislative changes to guarantee accurate and timely submissions.
Assessment Districts
We assist in creating assessment districts and community facilities districts to raise revenue for public projects. Our services include ballot measure preparation, ordinance drafting, and process management. With deep expertise in California's financing structures, we help agencies implement legally sound assessment mechanisms that meet community development goals.
People
Lloyd Hedenland
Project Manager
Experienced project manager with expertise in public finance and municipal advisory services, managing complex transactions and client relationships at Weist Law since 2015.
Kelsey Weist
Project Manager
Seasoned project manager specializing in public agency financing solutions, bringing over a decade of experience in municipal finance and legal compliance to Weist Law's clients.
Questions
What services does Weist Law specialize in?
We specialize in public finance law, including bond counsel, disclosure counsel, pension policy drafting, CIP financing, and compliance reporting for public agencies.
Do you work with California special districts?
Yes, we serve water/wastewater districts, fire districts, community services districts, and other special districts across California with funding strategies and legal counsel.
Can you help with federal funding applications?
Our team has extensive experience securing funding through USDA, EPA WIFIA, TIFIA, and California SRF programs for infrastructure projects.
What makes Weist Law different from other firms?
We combine legal and municipal advisory expertise under one roof, offering dual qualified professionals who deliver cost-effective solutions with a 30-year track record of success.
Do you handle pension and OPEB issues?
Yes, we provide customized pension management strategies including policy drafting, 115 trusts, and cost mitigation techniques for public agencies.
