Lansing,
Michigan
Jarrod T. Smith is a member of the firm's Lansing office, where his practice focuses on public finance, governmental policy and economic development law. He has extensive experience advising state and local issuers, as well as various underwriters and financial institutions, in structuring and executing complex public finance transactions, leveraging his deep knowledge of governmental procedures and financial frameworks. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Smith worked in public finance for over 20 years as an assistant attorney general with the Michigan Attorney General's Office and as a member with a full-service national law firm. In these roles, he advised various state and local clients on a multitude of public finance and development initiatives, structuring and implementing sophisticated bond transactions and financing strategies. Mr. Smith has been recognized by Chambers USA in the field of public finance since 2024 and was listed by "The Best Lawyers in America" in the area of public finance law in 2026. He is a member of the Michigan Bar Association and the National Association of Bond Lawyers.
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