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Peter Martin represents local governmental entities in all matters related to the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt municipal debt. He has acted as bond counsel in a variety of financing structures, including general obligation bonds, certificates of participation, lease-purchase financings and short-term borrowing through aid anticipation certificates of indebtedness. Additionally, Peter serves as general counsel to the Minnesota School District Liquid Asset Fund Plus ("MSDLAF+") and the Minnesota Association of Governments Investing for Counties ("MAGIC" Fund). Peter also regularly guides school districts through the complexities of election law, business transactions and real estate matters. Peter has been active in the Minnesota legislature as a lobbyist and has been involved in developing many school-related legislative initiatives over the past decade.

Education
Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Juris Doctor

University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point
B.S. cum laude
Honors: Chancellor’s Leadership Award

Bar Admissions
Minnesota
Wisconsin
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota
U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Professional Associations and Memberships
National Association of Bond Lawyers
Minnesota Institute of Public Finance
Minnesota Association of School Business Officials
National Council of School Attorneys
Minnesota Association of School Administrators
Minnesota Bar Association
Wisconsin Bar Association