Why I Chose Buchanan


 


"When the firm approached me about joining its public finance practice, I immediately took notice because of the firm's outstanding reputation in the community. Now that I am part of the BIR team, I couldn't be happier with my decision to make the move. It is very rewarding to work within an organization that has such talented people and strong leadership."

B. Lynn Freeman concentrates her practice in public finance and has provided services as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, issuer's counsel, letter of credit bank counsel and trustee's counsel. She has represented clients in matters involving health care finance, 501(c)(3) bonds, higher education issues, governmental bonds and industrial development bonds.



 


"From my first interview at Buchanan Ingersoll, I knew that it was the right fit for me. Coming from a very large firm in Washington, D.C., I was looking for a place that would provide challenging and stimulating work while also offering real opportunities to litigate. The firm has provided just that, and in an environment that could not be more collegial and supportive. And, with just one year at the firm under my belt, I feel like an important part of the firm's culture and practice and a valued member of the litigation practice group. I could not be happier with my decision to join BI."

Christopher A. Amar practices civil litigation in matters before federal and state courts at the trial level.



 


"I joined Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney after a 35 year career with the federal government. As I was contemplating retirement from the government, I was fortunate to have a number of employment opportunities. I decided to join Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney because I felt that it would provide me with a foundation for success in my second career. I now know that I made exactly the right decision. The firm has given me the independence to develop my own practice and the freedom to pursue opportunities that interest me. At the same time, the firm's leadership and my colleagues have gone out of their way to be supportive. Everyone has taken a personal interest in my well-being and in making my transition from the government to private practice as easy as possible. I know that I have grown both professionally and personally from working with the highly-professional and skilled attorneys of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney."

Rodney L. Benson has more than 35 years as a government senior executive and highly experienced government contracts attorney with a distinguished career of federal government service.



 


"I was particularly attracted by Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's strong sense of collegiality and focus on organized client teams as the most effective way of representing substantial clients."

William C. Basil concentrates his practice in commercial and real estate lending and public finance.



 


"From my perspective, when you spend more time with your co-workers than you do your own family, working in a close knit, cordial and relaxed work environment is very important. I think we have achieved this in the Miami office."

Carl T. Williams has extensive experience in all areas of commercial litigation, including complex commercial disputes, receiverships, commercial foreclosures, commercial real estate disputes, employment litigation, commercial construction disputes, business torts and energy law.



 


"I joined Buchanan after being a partner with another law firm for over 17 years. Several factors were critical to my decision. The breadth of services and expertise that Buchanan lawyers have is truly impressive. Whatever a client's needs may be, we are highly likely to have lawyers who are very well able to satisfy these needs. In addition, Buchanan lawyers are outstanding practioners who take great pride and their work and deliver a product that is second to none. Even if a matter is outside your expertise, you can be well assured that it will be handled in a professional and efficient manner."

Barry J. Siegel focuses his practice in mergers and acquisitions, securities, venture capital and private equity financings, e-commerce, corporate restructuring and general corporate counseling for a wide range of clients, from emerging growth businesses to public companies.