Profile
Bob Gang has practiced law for over 50 years, almost all of which have been devoted to the field of public finance. He served as Co-Chair of the National Public Finance Practice for 10 years. Bob has also represented Florida public school districts and community development districts for over 37 years.
Concentrations
- Public finance
- Education
- Special taxing districts
- General municipal
- Utilities
Capabilities
Experience
- Serves primarily as bond counsel, disclosure counsel and underwriters counsel in all types of public finance transactions within the state of Florida and in other states.
- Serves as bond counsel for numerous Florida school districts, including five of the six largest districts in Florida, for lease purchase financing, general obligation and sales tax revenue bonds.
- Represents school districts in referenda for operating levies and capital outlay financings.
- Represents not-for-profit private schools, charter schools and universities in structuring capital programs.
- Represents special taxing districts, community development districts, improvement districts and educational facilities benefit districts in financing public infrastructure.
- Has robust experience in urban infill redevelopment projects utilizing tax increment combined with special assessments.
- Has deep experience in sports infrastructure financing.
- Represents banks in private placement loans to special districts and universities, colleges and other not-for-profit or governmental entities.
- Has wide-ranging experience in utility financing, both as bond counsel and underwriters or disclosure counsel, for governmental and private utility systems.
Recognition & Leadership
- Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law, 2006-2025
- "Lawyer of the Year," Miami Public Finance Law, 2013
- Team Member, a Law360 "Real Estate Practice Group of the Year," 2023
- Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2009-2019
- Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2009 and 2014-2018
- Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5.0
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
- Member, Local Government Law Section of The Florida Bar
- Director and Treasurer, Florida Grand Opera
Credentials
Education
- J.D., University of Virginia School of Law, 1972
- B.A., Princeton University, 1969
Admissions
- Florida