Special Counsel
Darren McHugh maintains an engagement with the Firm to advise on federal tax matters. Mr. McHugh practice focuses on the federal tax law analysis of municipal debt issuances, with a particular emphasis on education financing, economic development projects, development districts, 501(c)(3) borrowers, and tax controversy matters (IRS audits and closing agreement requests). He advises 501(c)(3) organizations with respect to general corporate matters, formation of subsidiary entities, conflicts of interest and other policy matters, tax compliance, and excise tax matters.
Mr. McHugh also assists in structuring lease financings and assisting issuers and conduit borrowers with post-issuance compliance matters. He has served as special tax counsel to issuers, conduit borrowers and other law firms in tax and public finance engagements.
Education
University of Denver – Sturm College of Law, J.D., 2008
Metropolitan State University of Denver, M.P.Acc.
University of Northern Colorado, B.A.
Admissions
Admitted to practice in Texas, Colorado, and U.S. Tax Court
Affiliations
National Association of Bond Lawyers