Denise J. Ganz, a partner at Greenspoon Marder, is a member of the firm’s Public Finance practice group. Ms. Ganz has concentrated her practice in the area of public finance.
She is experienced with all aspects of public finance and has had primary responsibility for a significant number of the bond transactions in which the firm has participated. In addition to representing counties, cities, school districts, and special districts as bond counsel and disclosure counsel, she has represented major national investment banking firms as underwriter’s counsel in numerous financings. Ms. Ganz has represented local governments statewide to structure and document innovative finance techniques for capital projects of all types including lease-purchase arrangements and the use of special assessments and impact fees. Ms. Ganz has participated as bond counsel, disclosure counsel or underwriter’s counsel in numerous bond issues relating to port, airport and other transportation-related-financings. She has also represented banks and non-profit entities in connection with tax-exempt financings. Other areas in which Ms. Ganz has experience includes annexation matters, election law issues, legislative drafting, interlocal agreements, and the formation of special districts. In addition, she has experience in representing individuals and businesses in general corporate law matters.
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Education
- J.D., University of Florida, cum laude, 1985
- B.S., University of Florida, 1982
Memberships
- The Florida Bar, Local Government Law Section, Member
- National Association of Bond Lawyers, Member
Recognitions
- Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV® Preeminent ™
Publications
- Co-Author, “Public Finance Update-November 2014,” November 21, 2014
- Author, “New IRS Scrutiny on Post-Issuance Compliance Procedures for Tax-Exempt Bonds,” October 25, 2011
- Author, “A Tsunami of CDD Defaults – What To Do?,” February 27, 2009
- Author, “Tax-Exempt Entities and New Post-Issuance Bond Reporting – Are You Prepared To Comply?,” February 25, 2009
- Author, “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and the Impact on Public Finance,” February 24, 2009
News
- Jan 13, 2021 Greenspoon Marder Welcomes Jeannette Bond As Of Counsel To The Firm’s Public Finance Practice Group
- Oct 5, 2020 Greenspoon Marder Innovation Summit Webinar Recordings
- Sep 30, 2020 Day Two Recap: Greenspoon Marder Innovation Summit
- Apr 22, 2020 Developing Public Finance Concerns in the COVID-19 Era
- Nov 8, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2018 Legal Leaders
- Jan 11, 2018 Greenspoon Marder Client Alert: A Potential Surprise in the New Tax Law
- Nov 14, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2018 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Nov 3, 2017 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Receive 2017 AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell
- Nov 26, 2016 Greenspoon Marder Attorneys Selected as 2016 Legal Leaders