Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP

Hawkins is an esteemed law firm offering exceptional legal service and sophisticated counsel in finance and infrastructure transactions to governmental agencies, non-profit corporations and financial institutions. Since its founding in 1854, Hawkins has grown to 90 lawyers in nine offices across the country, and has become renowned for its sustained excellence among clients and peers alike. Its professionals bring a collegiality and mutual respect that is typical of traditional law firm partnerships. Over a 40-year span, Hawkins has been ranked first as underwriters' counsel and second as bond counsel nationally, having closed more than $1 trillion in public finance transactions. State and local governments have regularly sought out Hawkins for its unique specialty practice, record of innovation and accomplishment, and its ability to structure new financing programs, resolve complex tax and securities disclosure issues, and provide advice on infrastructure procurement, project finance and public private partnership matters. At the heart of their work is an appreciation for the public purpose their clients serve, whether it be providing education or health care services, renewable energy, pure water, environmental protection, transportation, economic development, cultural opportunities or affordable housing. Hawkins attorneys recognize this purpose and strive to craft sound and creative legal solutions to major, complex public works and capital project contract and financing challenges that serve the public interest, all while remaining mindful of the legal and market terrain.

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Corporate	18
Education	15
Environmental and Land Use	2
Government and Government Relations	16
Real Estate	4
Tax	11