Michael Russ > Butler Snow LLP > Ridgeland, United States > Lawyer Profile
Butler Snow LLP Offices
1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY
SUITE 1400
RIDGELAND, MS 39157
MISSISSIPPI
United States
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Michael Russ
Work Department
Public Finance, Tax Incentives & Credit Markets
Career
Michael Russ concentrates his practice in public finance and has served as both bond counsel and underwriter’s counsel on a wide range of transactions, including: private conduit financings, 501(c)(3) financings, higher education financings, single family mortgage revenue bonds, multi-family revenue bonds, senior housing financings, and municipal bond issuances.
Michael is also a Certified Public Accountant, and he has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and as a Mid-South Super Lawyers® Rising Star. He is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and Mississippi Economic Development Council.
Michael obtained his J.D., Bachelor of Accountancy and Master of Taxation from the University of Mississippi and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida. He is admitted to The Mississippi Bar.
Lawyer Rankings
United States > Finance > Project finance
Butler Snow LLP‘s deep bench of public finance advisors act on state and county soft and hard infrastructure builds. The group are a frequent port of call for many urban development authorities, public institutions, most notably hospital, schools and art centers, and energy developers for bond, borrower and corporate counsel. Added to this, the firm’s tax credits group is regular feature amongst practice matters, supporting clients on federal New Markets Tax Credits and state New Markets Tax Credits – amongst other tax issues. Thad Varner, Blake Sharpton, and Gregg Gumbert spearhead the team from Ridgeland, Macon, and Memphis respectively. In recent highlights, Thad has been active on port redevelopments, Blake on housing and medical builds, and Gregg on energy, manufacturing and logistics facilities. Also based in Ridgeland, Michael Russ and has been routinely instructed as bond counsel to the Mississippi Business Finance Corporation, whereas John England and Anna Watson are well-reputed for their tax advice. Birmingham’s Caitlyn Burchfield and Ridgeland’s Jetson Hollingsworth are also recommended. Michael Bradshaw left the firm in March 2024.