Jeffery J. Qualkinbush

Jeffery J. Qualkinbush

Public Finance Law

0.0 (0 reviews)
Indianapolis, Indiana
34+ years experience
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Updated:

Contact Information

11 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3535
Login to Contact

Create an account to contact this attorney

Claim this profile

Are you this attorney? Claim or manage this listing by signing in or creating an attorney account.

Bio

Municipal finance lawyer Jeff Qualkinbush serves as bond counsel and counsel to underwriters in virtually all variety of tax-exempt financings involving governmental units within Indiana. Focused on creativity when evaluating his client’s legal options relative to their needs, Jeff is valued for his absolute diligence, ability to collaborate and attention to detail.Jeff has far-reaching experience in lease financings, referendum processes, petition-remonstrance processes, procurement laws and procedures, access to public records laws, open door laws and property tax laws involving many different Indiana local government entities, with a particular emphasis on Indiana public school corporations and libraries. Over the last two decades, he has served as bond counsel for more than 100 school corporations and public libraries in bond issues totaling nearly $2 billion. He has also served as bond counsel to the city of Indianapolis for various bond issues totaling more than $1 billion.Jeff’s core strength is his seemingly innate ability to understand what each client seeks to achieve for a given transaction based upon specific circumstances and facts, identifying the viable options under current laws and, most importantly, providing a recommended solution based on his many years of experience. Jeff also makes it his job to serve as the transaction lead, keeping the deal on track, being available to clients, and interacting with and managing the entire project team as it works toward a successful closing.He has spoken extensively both regionally and nationally on various municipal finance and school finance issues, including Indiana's petition-remonstrance, referendum and objection processes. Municipal finance lawyer Jeff Qualkinbush serves as bond counsel and counsel to underwriters in virtually all variety of tax-exempt financings involving governmental units within Indiana. Focused on creativity when evaluating his client’s legal options relative to their needs, Jeff is valued for his absolute diligence, ability to collaborate and attention to detail.Jeff has far-reaching experience in lease financings, referendum processes, petition-remonstrance processes, procurement laws and procedures, access to public records laws, open door laws and property tax laws involving many different Indiana local government entities, with a particular emphasis on Indiana public school corporations and libraries. Over the last two decades, he has served as bond counsel for more than 100 school corporations and public libraries in bond issues totaling nearly $2 billion. He has also served as bond counsel to the city of Indianapolis for various bond issues totaling more than $1 billion.Jeff’s core strength is his seemingly innate ability to understand what each client seeks to achieve for a given transaction based upon specific circumstances and facts, identifying the viable options under current laws and, most importantly, providing a recommended solution based on his many years of experience. Jeff also makes it his job to serve as the transaction lead, keeping the deal on track, being available to clients, and interacting with and managing the entire project team as it works toward a successful closing.He has spoken extensively both regionally and nationally on various municipal finance and school finance issues, including Indiana's petition-remonstrance, referendum and objection processes. Municipal finance lawyer Jeff Qualkinbush serves as bond counsel and counsel to underwriters in virtually all variety of tax-exempt financings involving governmental units within Indiana. Focused on creativity when evaluating his client’s legal options relative to their needs, Jeff is valued for his absolute diligence, ability to collaborate and attention to detail. Jeff has far-reaching experience in lease financings, referendum processes, petition-remonstrance processes, procurement laws and procedures, access to public records laws, open door laws and property tax laws involving many different Indiana local government entities, with a particular emphasis on Indiana public school corporations and libraries. Over the last two decades, he has served as bond counsel for more than 100 school corporations and public libraries in bond issues totaling nearly $2 billion. He has also served as bond counsel to the city of Indianapolis for various bond issues totaling more than $1 billion. Jeff’s core strength is his seemingly innate ability to understand what each client seeks to achieve for a given transaction based upon specific circumstances and facts, identifying the viable options under current laws and, most importantly, providing a recommended solution based on his many years of experience. Jeff also makes it his job to serve as the transaction lead, keeping the deal on track, being available to clients, and interacting with and managing the entire project team as it works toward a successful closing. He has spoken extensively both regionally and nationally on various municipal finance and school finance issues, including Indiana's petition-remonstrance, referendum and objection processes.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Indiana

State Capital

Indianapolis

Highest Court

Indiana Supreme Court

Bar Association

Indiana State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Public Finance Law
  • Practice Area: Government Relations Practice
  • Indiana Super Lawyers, 2012-2017
  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2011-2019

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011

Education

  • The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1991
  • Wabash College, B.A., graduated 1988

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to leave a review!

Write a Review

Please login to leave a review for this attorney.

Login to Review

Don't have an account? Create one

Related Attorneys

JS

Jordan S. Huttenlocker

Real Estate Law

Indianapolis, IN
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
JL

Jessica L. Reiss

Environmental Law

Indianapolis, IN
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
DL

David L. Guevara Ph.D.

Environmental Law

Indianapolis, IN
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
FH

Frank H. Long

Public Finance Law

Birmingham, AL
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile