EDUCATION

University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, South Carolina, J.D., 1974

University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, B.A., 1971

 
 

ADMITTED

North Carolina 2001

Georgia 2005

U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit 1977

U.S. District Court for South Carolina 1975

South Carolina 1974

 

PLACE OF BIRTH

Cayce, South Carolina

 
Lawyers / Professionals
 
Brenton D. Jeffcoat
Partner
201 North Tryon Street
Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
T: 704.373.8924
F: 704.373.8822
bjeffcoat@mcguirewoods.com

Mr. Jeffcoat has served as bond counsel to the state of South Carolina, and a number of its agencies and political subdivisions, for traditional governmental general obligation and revenue bond issues.

During his career, he has had periods of concentration in the following areas: private activity bonds for small issues, environmental and solid waste disposal, and multifamily housing facilities and projects; hospital revenue bonds for governmental and 501(c)(3) entities; revenue bonds for public power entities; and most recently, financings for public schools.

In addition to serving as bond counsel, he has acted as counsel to underwriters, trustees, credit facility providers and other parties involved in bond issues. His practice has led to involvement in other governmental issues including state and local taxation, legislation, public contracts and procurement.


Practices & Industries Previous Experience
  • Partner, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, 1999-2003
  • Shareholder/Member, Sinkler & Boyd P.A., 1995-1998
  • Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, 1987-1995
  • Shareholder/Member, McNair Law Firm P.A., 1974-1987
Speaking Engagements
  • South Carolina Association of Counties
  • South Carolina School Boards Association
  • South Carolina Association of School Business Officials
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers
Professional Affiliations
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers