Jim Mello, practice area leader of the firm’s Public Finance practice group, focuses on public law. A primary part of his practice involves private-public development projects and governmental finance. His insights into the complex and changing world of public finance and knowledge of federal, state and local governments allows him to provide clients with sound business advice.

As counsel to municipalities, small manufacturers, non-profit organizations, investment banking firms, and banks, Jim structures deals to finance cash flow borrowings, infrastructure projects, redevelopment projects and other projects. His work has resulting in the financing or refinancing of many public/private projects including retail shopping centers and business headquarters.

In addition to his transactional practice, Jim has significant municipal law and public finance litigation experience. In actions relating to tax increment financing, zoning and finance, he serves as trial and appellate counsel to parties through all phases of governmental litigation.