E. William "Bill" Stockmeyer

Bill Stockmeyer devotes his practice to advising municipalities, schools, and other local government entities on a wide variety of ever-evolving financial and business matters. Leader of the firm’s Public Finance Group, Bill is rated AV, the highest rating awarded by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in Best Lawyers in America in both Public Finance Law and Education Law, and is elected to the American College of Bond Counsel.

Bill guides clients through bond issuance, budgetary matters, school funding, state education subsidies, school reorganization, construction/renovation projects, public bidding and procurement, town meetings/referendums, real estate, state-level legislation, and public board conflicts of interest. A seasoned practitioner who is keenly attuned to the dynamics driving multi-stakeholder decisions, Bill understands the premium his clients place on clear, practical, and timely advice and assistance, especially in the face of local uncertainty and conflict. Sensitive to the unique fiscal situation of public entities, Bill often suggests cost-effective solutions that save them significant funds.

Bill is approved as local counsel by the Maine Municipal Bond Bank and the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank, and he is listed in the “Red Book” of Municipal Bond Attorneys. He serves as bond counsel and issuer’s counsel to his clients on general obligation bonds, lease purchase transactions, and working capital (“TRAN” and “TAN”) financings, as well as on tax credit bonds, revenue bonds, private activity bonds, current and advance refundings, remedial actions, and private letter rulings.

In his free time, Bill enjoys being with his family, tackling home improvement projects, and reading nautical historical novels by Patrick O’Brian. Dedicated to community needs, Bill also serves on both the Board and the Finance Committee of The Morrison Center.