Jackson Kelly’s Economic Development practice group utilizes our attorneys’ extensive experience in economic development areas such as public finance, tax, real estate, and government regulation. Our team has been instrumental in drafting legislation promoting economic development efforts such as tax credits, tax increment financing, and infrastructure improvement legislation. Recognizing the complexities of structuring an economic development project, attorneys in Jackson Kelly’s Economic Development practice group assist their clients in:
- Working with local, state, and federal governments to address legal and regulatory requirements
- Structuring financing with public and private lenders
Whether a business is looking for government financial assistance or guidance in complying with government regulations, our attorneys are well equipped to assist in these matters. The Firm represents public and private entities in many areas, including:
- Siting issues
- Project contract negotiation
- Governmental contracts
- Brownfield issues
- Environmental permitting and regulatory services
- Land use and redevelopment
- Privatization and public-private partnerships
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Strategic planning
- Business plan development
- Project development coordination
- State and local taxation
- Governmental relations and legislative services
- Corporate and tax structuring
- Tax-exempt bonds and tax increment financings
- Industrial and economic development revenue bonds
- Private-Public partnerships
