Brad Bingham is a proven public finance advisor across Indiana and the Midwest. His stellar reputation for providing tactical legal counsel is grounded in consistently delivering practical solutions across intricate public finance and municipal law matters. After decades of practice, Brad’s clients rely on his astute guidance to navigate complex financial landscapes. Brad believes in identifying advantageous financing options for each unique situation, often resulting in the right end game along with significant client resource conservation.
As a bond, underwriter's, and issuer's counsel for state and local public financings, Brad's understanding of tax-exempt and taxable debt means clients receive tailored, efficient strategies that can maximize their financial outcomes. He is fluent in myriad financing tools, including general obligation bonds, utility and tax increment revenue bonds, local income tax and innkeepers' tax revenue bonds, pool financings, equipment lease-purchase financings, annual appropriation financings, and moral obligation-supported bonds. Moreover, Brad guides boards and commissions through the debt issuance process.
Leveraging the firm's robust network of state, municipal, nonprofit, and banking connections, Brad excels at steering clients through transformative regional projects that are mission-critical to those he serves. His smart instincts and deep bench of legal acumen are manifest in advising on a regional transportation authority's multimillion-dollar rail expansion and a city's downtown hotel development – examples that showcase his ability to manage complex, large-scale initiatives from inception and financing to infrastructure development, including water, sewer, and road systems.
A trusted adviser who knows how to leverage the intricate interplay between finance, law, and community needs, Brad's practice extends to general municipal and economic development initiatives for Indiana cities, towns, and counties. His ability to navigate these interconnected fields frequently results in well-rounded strategies that not only meet legal requirements but also foster economic growth and enhance community well-being, often laying the foundation for future growth and development.
Credentials
Education
- Dartmouth College, B.A., 1999
- Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, J.D., 2005, magna cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

