Gregg Jones
Partner
Gregg has delivered tax opinions as bond counsel or special tax counsel in connection with financings for states, cities, counties, school districts and other political subdivisions. He has participated in all facets of the tax analysis associated with the issuance of qualified 501(c)(3) bonds, qualified hospital bonds, qualified student loan bonds and qualified small issue bonds.
Gregg also has extensive experience in IRS audits of tax-exempt bonds, representing issuers and other interested parties.
Representative Experience
- Obtained IRS Notice reopening Texas Permanent School Fund
- Obtained Closing Agreement from IRS Appeals for municipal issues
- Obtained the Hotel Management Contract private letter ruling for a municipal client
- Obtained a “no-change” letter from the IRS on the financing of a fiber optic network with tax-exempt bonds
- Delivered the tax opinion on the bonds financing Minute Maid Park, Reliant Stadium and Toyota Center, as well as municipal sports parks like Big League Dreams—League City
Publications
- Municipal Bond Offerings: SEC Charges State of New Jersey for Fraudulent Municipal Bond Offerings (August 19, 2010)
Events
- Bond Attorneys' Workshop (Steering Committee)
- National Association of Bond Lawyers, Tax and Securities Seminar (Former Faculty Member)
Professional Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance and Tax (2006-2011)
- Texas Super Lawyer in Tax, Texas Monthly
- Fellow, American College of Bond Counsel
