J.T. Klaus

J.T. Klaus: Public Finance Law Attorney in Wichita, Kansas

Since 1990, J.T. Klaus has been assisting Kansas local government in the issuance of municipal debt obligations for both infrastructure improvement and economic development. With extensive experience serving as Bond Counsel, Mr. Klaus has handled a wide range of governmental debt obligations including general obligation bonds, temporary notes, municipal revenue bonds, tax increment bonds, lease financings (certificates of participation), and industrial revenue bonds. He has served and continues to serve as Bond Counsel to governmental entities throughout the State of Kansas.

Practice Areas

• Bond Counselship
• Municipal Debt Obligations
• Infrastructure Improvement Financing
• Economic Development Finance

Awards

• Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Wichita (2019)
• Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Wichita (2014)
• Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010

Educational Background and Credentials

• Firms: Spencer Fane LLP
• Affiliations: Wichita, Kansas, United States
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2010

Educational History and Bar Admissions

• B.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, United States (Graduated)
• J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Kansas, United States (Graduated 1987)
• State Bar Admissions:
  • Kansas, State Bar Association

Languages and Specializations

• English (Primary Language)

Mr. Klaus advises local government on various tax incentives and financing tools available to communities that desire to strengthen local industry and support economic development, including the use of hybrid and conduit type financings such as tax increment bonds, lease financings (certificates of participation), industrial revenue bonds, and other innovative financial mechanisms.

He has a special focus on bond counseling and financing solutions for municipal projects. Mr. Klaus is committed to providing his clients with personalized attention and creative problem-solving tailored to their specific needs and goals. He handles cases involving complex financial instruments and seeks to minimize risk and maximize opportunities in all matters related to public finance law.