Donald Don Clark,

Public Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Ridgeland, Mississippi

52+ years experience

Butler Snow LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

601-948-5711

https://www.butlersnow.com/attorney/don-clark

Renaissance at Colony Park, Suite 1400, 1020 Highland Colony Parkway, P.O. Box 6010, Ridgeland, MS 39157

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Bio

Don Clark previously served as Chairman of Butler Snow and practices in the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets arena, primarily focusing on governmental relations, public finance and economic development incentives. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and Mid-South Super Lawyers® for his work in governmental and municipal finance. Don Clark previously served as Chairman of Butler Snow and practices in the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets arena, primarily focusing on governmental relations, public finance and economic development incentives. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and Mid-South Super Lawyers® for his work in governmental and municipal finance. Don Clark previously served as Chairman of Butler Snow and practices in the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets arena, primarily focusing on governmental relations, public finance and economic development incentives. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America® and Mid-South Super Lawyers® for his work in governmental and municipal finance.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Public Finance Law, Jackson, MS (2017)
Recognized: Public Finance Law
AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Corporate/Commercial: Municipal Finance
Mid-South Super Lawyers®, Bonds/Government Finance
Lawdragon 3000

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1973
University of Southern Mississippi, BS, graduated 1971

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Reviews

Brandon Allen

2 weeks ago

A Master of Public Finance Law and Governmental Strategy

Our county faced a complex and time-sensitive challenge involving the issuance of bonds for a new public infrastructure project while navigating newly available state tax incentives. The financial and legal intricacies were daunting. From our first consultation, it was clear that Don Clark was not just another attorney; his 52 years of deep, specialized experience in public finance and governmental relations provided an immediate sense of confidence. He possesses a rare combination of high-level strategic vision, honed from his tenure as Chairman of Butler Snow, and an encyclopedic knowledge of Mississippi-specific statutes and funding mechanisms. Don and his team meticulously structured the financing to maximize the tax credit benefits, anticipating potential hurdles with a foresight that only comes from decades in this niche arena. His calm, steady guidance through negotiations with state agencies and underwriters was invaluable. The successful closing was a testament to his recognized expertise, which awards like his 2017 'Lawyer of the Year' designation rightly acknowledge. For any entity dealing with public finance or governmental incentives in Mississippi, Don Clark is the definitive authority. We achieved an optimal outcome because of his exceptional professionalism and masterful command of the law.