Tom Ray is a member of the firm's Public Finance and Real Estate practice groups. He concentrates primarily in municipal law with an emphasis on private-public development and governmental finance.

Specifically, Tom represents the City of St. Louis in the formation of approximately 150 tax increment financings as well as other public incentives. He has served as issuer’s counsel in more than 60 tax increment financing revenue notes funding in excess of $150 million.

As counsel to developers seeking public incentives, Tom provides guidance in implementing tax increment financing, abatement, Chapter 100 Bonds, community improvement districts and transportation development districts.

Tom is involved in pro bono activities within the firm, providing legal representation to religious and charitable organizations.