About Howard
Howard Zucker: Experienced Public Finance Lawyer in New York City
Howard Zucker is a distinguished public finance lawyer with over four decades of experience, serving as a managing partner at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP since 1985. He has held leadership roles including past president of the National Association of Bond Lawyers (NABL) and the Public Finance Committee of the State and Local Government Law Section of the American Bar Association.
Professional Experience
- Began his career as an associate at Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP in 1977, becoming a member in January 1985. He was elected managing partner for twenty-five years and served on the firm's management committee for thirty years.
- Ended his term as NABL president in September 2000, with kudos from regulators and market participants praising his efforts to transform the organization into a leading player in municipal finance.
Awards & Recognition
- In 2007, Howard was awarded The Municipal Forum of New York's Career Achievement Award for distinguished public finance services.
- In 2012, he received the Friel Medal from NABL for his outstanding service in public finance.
Public Finance Law Practice Areas & Leadership Positions
- First Chairman of the Bond Finance Practice Division of the Forum of Affordable Housing and Community Development Law at ABA.
- Chairman of NABL's Single Family Bond Workshops for five years.
- Co-Chaired multiple National Public Finance Conferences, including the inaugural conference in December 2001, and has been recognized as a 'Lawyer of the Year' by Best Attorney USA since 2005.
Nearly every major transaction in municipal finance involves Howard Zucker. He provides counsel to city and state governments on a wide range of public finance matters including revenue bonds, tax anticipation notes, lease financing transactions, debt restructurings, and other innovative funding methods.
Public Finance Practice Areas
- Revenue Bonds
- Tax Anticipation Notes (TAN)
- Lease Financing Transactions
- Debt Restructuring
- Other Innovative Funding Methods in Public Finance
Howard Zucker’s exceptional knowledge and experience have earned him a reputation as one of the leading public finance attorneys in New York City. He is widely recognized for his expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes, consistently delivering effective solutions to clients facing financial challenges.
