Peyton Prospere

Peyton Prospere

Public Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)
Jackson, Mississippi
47+ years experience
Watkins & Eager PLLC
Updated:

Contact Information

The Emporium Building, 400 East Capitol Street, P.O. Box 650, Jackson, MS 39205-0650
Login to Contact

Create an account to contact this attorney

Bio

Peyton Prospere has been engaged in the area of public law and finance for thirty-eight years. That experience includes the discharge of responsibilities at the highest levels in state government as State Treasurer, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Ronnie Musgrove, and as General Counsel to the Mississippi Development Authority. As State Treasurer, Peyton supervised the issuance in 2003 of $363 million of State bonds representing the State incentive package for the Nissan manufacturing facility; this was the first State of Mississippi bond issue involving variable rate debt.With over twenty-five years in private practice, Peyton has represented a variety of public entities (state, county, and municipal) and participated in numerous public finance transactions, as bond counsel, issuer's counsel, underwriter's counsel, and counsel to the trustee. Additionally, Peyton has advised private sector clients on business formation and corporate governance issues, and completed private placement offerings on their behalf.Peyton served for ten years as the Honorary Consul for Germany in Mississippi for which he was appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. In that capacity, Peyton attended to consular services and duties in Mississippi, reporting to the German Consul General in Atlanta. Peyton Prospere has been engaged in the area of public law and finance for thirty-eight years. That experience includes the discharge of responsibilities at the highest levels in state government as State Treasurer, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Ronnie Musgrove, and as General Counsel to the Mississippi Development Authority. As State Treasurer, Peyton supervised the issuance in 2003 of $363 million of State bonds representing the State incentive package for the Nissan manufacturing facility; this was the first State of Mississippi bond issue involving variable rate debt.With over twenty-five years in private practice, Peyton has represented a variety of public entities (state, county, and municipal) and participated in numerous public finance transactions, as bond counsel, issuer's counsel, underwriter's counsel, and counsel to the trustee. Additionally, Peyton has advised private sector clients on business formation and corporate governance issues, and completed private placement offerings on their behalf.Peyton served for ten years as the Honorary Consul for Germany in Mississippi for which he was appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. In that capacity, Peyton attended to consular services and duties in Mississippi, reporting to the German Consul General in Atlanta. Peyton Prospere has been engaged in the area of public law and finance for thirty-eight years. That experience includes the discharge of responsibilities at the highest levels in state government as State Treasurer, Chief Legal Counsel to Governor Ronnie Musgrove, and as General Counsel to the Mississippi Development Authority. As State Treasurer, Peyton supervised the issuance in 2003 of $363 million of State bonds representing the State incentive package for the Nissan manufacturing facility; this was the first State of Mississippi bond issue involving variable rate debt. With over twenty-five years in private practice, Peyton has represented a variety of public entities (state, county, and municipal) and participated in numerous public finance transactions, as bond counsel, issuer's counsel, underwriter's counsel, and counsel to the trustee. Additionally, Peyton has advised private sector clients on business formation and corporate governance issues, and completed private placement offerings on their behalf. Peyton served for ten years as the Honorary Consul for Germany in Mississippi for which he was appointed by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany. In that capacity, Peyton attended to consular services and duties in Mississippi, reporting to the German Consul General in Atlanta.

Practice Areas

Public Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Public Finance Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

  • University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1978

Reviews

J

Joshua Torres

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Guidance on a Complex Municipal Bond Issue

Our city council needed counsel on a major infrastructure financing project. Mr. Prospere's nearly four decades of public finance experience, including his recognized expertise and state government background, were immediately apparent. He guided us through the intricate legal and financial landscape with a steady hand, explaining complex concepts clearly. His deep knowledge of Mississippi law and his practical approach were instrumental in structuring a successful bond issuance. We achieved a favorable outcome with his exceptional professionalism and strategic insight.

Write a Review

Please login to leave a review for this attorney.

Login to Review

Don't have an account? Create one

Related Attorneys

S. Blake Adams

S. Blake Adams

Healthcare Law

San Diego, MS
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
Victoria Washington
Chicago, MS
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
Frank H. Long

Frank H. Long

Public Finance Law

Birmingham, AL
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile
CV

Clint Vanderver

Insurance Law

Ridgeland, MS
5.0 (1 reviews)
View Profile