Lesly Gaynor Murray

A Master of Public Finance Law and a Trusted Advisor

Our municipality was navigating a complex, multi-phase capital improvement project involving new municipal bonds and significant economic development incentives. The financial and legal intricacies were daunting. We engaged Lesly Murray of Butler Snow, and it was the best decision we could have made. With 48 years of deep experience, particularly in public finance and municipal bonds, Lesly provided not just legal counsel but strategic guidance. Her profound understanding of Georgia's public finance landscape, honed since her graduation from UGA Law in 1977, was immediately evident. She expertly structured the bond issuance to be both efficient and attractive to investors, while simultaneously maximizing the available development incentives for our project. Her recent recognition as Lawyer of the Year in Public Finance Law for Atlanta was no surprise to us; her expertise is simply unparalleled. Lesly is exceptionally professional, responsive, and possesses a rare ability to explain complex concepts with clarity. She treated our project with the utmost importance, ensuring a smooth, successful closing. We achieved an optimal outcome that will benefit our community for decades, thanks entirely to her skillful navigation and seasoned judgment. She is the definitive authority in this field.