Robert M. Collie, Jr.
Partner
Bob practices in the public law area. His focus is public finance, serving as bond counsel, disclosure counsel or underwriter's counsel in tax-exempt bond transactions for cities, counties, school districts and special authorities throughout Texas. He has been active in education, transportation, utility, aviation, port, convention center and sports facility financings.
Bob, who served as City Attorney of Houston from 1978 through 1980, also represents local governments as special counsel in joint public/private development, election, redistricting and annexation matters.
Publications
- Federal Agencies Looking Closely at Municipal Bonds: What You Need to Know (November 18, 2011)
- MSRB Withdraws Pending Municipal Advisor Rule Proposals (September 14, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: MSRB Propose Rules of Conduct for Municipal Advisors (September 1, 2011)
- Legislative Alert: TWIA Finance Opportunities Under Senate Bill 3 (July 1, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: Proposed SEC Rule Impacts Appointed Board Members (January 7, 2011)
- Municipal Bond Offerings: SEC Charges State of New Jersey for Fraudulent Municipal Bond Offerings (August 19, 2010)
Professional Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law (1993-2012)
