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Daniel F. Burns
- E dburns@taftlaw.com
- T (612) 977-8511
- F (612) 977-8650
Summary
Dan Burns is an attorney in the Public Finance and Economic Development practice group. He serves as bond counsel and economic development counsel for government entities including counties, cities, towns, and school boards. Dan guides his clients through governmental purpose and other bond issuances. In addition, he has experience in helping clients utilize economic development tools such as tax abatement and tax increment financing.
Dan also serves as bond counsel, issuer counsel, bank counsel, and borrower counsel in private activity bond financings. He particularly enjoys assisting clients in 501(c)(3) tax-exempt transactions.
Awards
Honoree, North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (2020 & 2022)
Taft Pro Bono Honor Roll Award
(2023)
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Education
- University of St. Thomas School of Law (2016)
- The Catholic University of America (2011)
B.A., magna cum laude
Admissions
- State - Minnesota
News
Fifteen Taft Minneapolis Attorneys Recognized as 2022 North Star Lawyers for Outstanding Pro Bono Service News
Sixteen Taft Attorneys Recognized as 2020 North Star Lawyers for Exceptional Pro Bono Service News
Taft Assists University of Illinois with Construction of New Clinical Building Law Bulletins
Municipal Liquidity Funding Pricing Released by Federal Reserve
Professional Affiliations
- Economic Development Association of Minnesota
Member
- Minnesota Institute of Public Finance
Member
- Minnesota State Bar Association
Member
- National Association of Bond Lawyers
Member
Community Involvement
- Affordable Housing Connections, Inc.
Board of Directors