Ray has extensive experience in a wide range of corporate, commercial, and financing transactions. He began his career as a tax lawyer and continues to engage in sophisticated tax-based transactions. As the head of the Firm’s public finance practice, Ray has represented various clients as Bond Counsel, Underwriter’s Counsel, Borrower’s Counsel, Bank Counsel, Trustee’s Counsel, and counsel to various public authorities and local development corporations. He has participated in various types of transactions, including financing industrial development projects and facilities in the education, airport, solid waste, water system, and health care industries.
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
- Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
- Member, New York State Bar Association
- Committee Member, Monroe Golf Club
- Former Board Member, Rochester Chapter of Easter Seals of New York
HONORS & AWARDS
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the fields of Banking and Finance Law, Public Finance Law and Municipal Law
- Selected to the Upstate New York Super Lawyers list, 2012-2020
