Mike Burns works with cities, counties, school districts and special purpose districts in obtaining financing (general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, lease-purchase transactions, and other financing mechanisms) to pay for public projects. Mike also works with businesses and local governments in negotiating and implementing economic development incentives with state and local governments in order to facilitate new investment or expansions in the State of South Carolina. Mike is uniquely suited to advise clients as to the opportunities, and limitations, of public-private development or redevelopment of large-scale projects.
Named, The Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyer of the Year," Economic Development Law - Greenville (2019) "Lawyer of the Year," Public Finance Law - Greenville (2018)
Named, The Best Lawyers in America (2016-2020)
Named, Legal Elite of the Upstate, Greenville Business Magazine (2014-2015, 2017-2018)
Best and Brightest 35 and Under, Greenville Business Magazine (2004)