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Foster Clark

Of Counsel
  • (205) 226-3482
Download Resume fclark@balch.com
Education
  • University of Georgia School of Law
    J.D., 1975
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    B.S., 1972
Bar Admissions
  • Alabama, 1975
  • Georgia, 1975
About Foster
I am honored to have served as a president of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and to have been elected as a Fellow in the American College of Bond Counsel.
Q&A
  • What types of clients do you represent?

    I often represent the State of Alabama and its public authorities, universities, municipalities, and counties.

  • What do you find most exciting about your work?
  • What do you see on the horizon in your area of practice?

Select Matters

Foster has served as bond counsel or underwriter's counsel in the financing of programs and projects by the State of Alabama and its agencies and instrumentalities including:

  • Numerous single family housing issues over 30 years for Alabama Housing Finance Authority.
  • General and limited obligation debt financings for the State of Alabama.
  • Bonds issued by the Alabama Highway Authority for public roads and bridges financings by the State Industrial Development Authority for economic development grants.
  • Bonds issued by the Alabama Public School and College Authority for public school facilities.
  • Bonds issued by the Alabama Public Health Care Authority for public health facilities.
  • Alabama Water Pollution Control Authority revolving fund bonds.
  • Alabama Drinking Water Finance Authority revolving fund bonds.
  • Numerous private activity bonds for manufacturing, pollution control, sewage and solid waste facilities.
  • Bonds for various 501(c)(3) organizations, including hospitals, the Lakeshore Foundation and the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum.
  • Representation of Jefferson County, Alabama as bond counsel in its Chapter 9 case and in the resulting refinancing of its debt.
  • Numerous new money and refinancing issues for Auburn University.

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    Credentials

    Education
    • University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1975
    • Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S., 1972
    Bar Admissions
    • Alabama, 1975
    • Georgia, 1975
    Professional Affiliations
    • National Association of Bond Lawyers, President, 2007 - 2008; President-Elect, 2006 - 2007; Treasurer, 2005 - 2006; Secretary, 2004 - 2005
    • American College of Bond Counsel, Fellow; Board of Directors, 2011 - 2012
    • Alabama State Bar, International Law Section, Past President
    • Registered on the Alabama State Court Mediator Roster
    Awards & Accolades
    • Chambers USA, Banking & Finance: Public Finance
    • The Best Lawyers in America®, Public Finance Law
    • America College of Bond Counsel
    • Mid-South Super Lawyers