Richard D. Leibowitz is a partner in the Baton Rouge office of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P., with more than 38 years experience in the area of public finance. He has served as Bond Counsel or Underwriter’s Counsel for over $10.0 billion of tax-exempt bonds within the State of Louisiana since 1983.
Mr. Leibowitz was recognized in Chamber's USA: America's Leading Attorneysfor Louisiana in the area of Banking & Finance: Public Finance, 2013-2019.
Admitted to practice: Louisiana (1980); Texas (1981)
Experience
Joined Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. in 1989 (became partner in 1992)
Prior to joining BSW, Mr. Leibowitz practiced with another Louisiana law firm which focuses in public finance for six (6) years, and practiced securities law with a law firm located in Dallas, Texas for two (2) years.
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Honors and Awards
AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated.
Ranked in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Louisiana - Banking & Finance: Public Finance, 2013-2019
American College of Bond Counsel, Fellow
Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®
Representative Matters
Bond Counsel for the State of Louisiana, political subdivisions, local agencies and public trusts. Represent underwriters in public finance transactions.
