Thomas R. Trotter
Mr. Trotter is a partner in the Vorys Akron office and a member of the corporate and finance group. He practices in municipal finance and represents issuers and underwriters of tax-exempt bonds. He also assists public bodies in connection with their debt issues and assists private health-care providers, manufacturers, and developers in publicly assisted debt issues.
Career highlights include:
- Serving as bond counsel for a state university on a $500 million project that altered the campus of the university and included two new classroom buildings, a new student union, a student recreation center, a football stadium, new dorms and parking decks
- Serving as bond counsel for a public library’s $80 million project that transformed the main library and replaced and renovated branch libraries throughout the city
- Serving as bond counsel for a city zoo’s $18 million project, transforming the zoo from a children’s zoo to a major zoological park
Mr. Trotter is a member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the American Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association, and the Ohio Government Finance Officers Association.
Mr. Trotter has spoken at seminars and classes sponsored by a variety of organizations and universities, including Kent State University, the University of Akron Law School, the Ohio Department of Development, the National Association of Bond Lawyers, and the Ohio School Boards Association. His topics have included public finance, federal taxation of public securities, industrial development bonds, second-lien financing, school district finance, and tax-increment financing.
Mr. Trotter received his J.D. from Tulane University Law School where he received the Alumni Medal and was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Tulane Law Review. He received his A.B. from Ohio University.
Professional and Community Activities
- Weathervane Community Playhouse, Board of Trustees, President, 1996-2000
- Akron Bar Association, Local Government Law Committee, Chair, 1988-1992
- Ohio State Bar Association, Local Government Law Committee, Chair, 1986-1990
- Greater Akron Chamber Taxation and Legislation Committee, Chair, 1984-1988
Honors & Awards
- The Best Lawyers in America, Public Finance Law, 2011-2012
- The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2010
- The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, 2012
- The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Financial Institutions and Transactions Law, 1995-2011
- Ohio Super Lawyers, Bonds/Government Finance, 2008-2012
- Inside Business, Northeastern Ohio's Leading Lawyers, 2008-2010
News
- Vorys Elevates Six Attorneys to Partner
- 75 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2012 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- More than 100 Vorys Attorneys named on 2012 The Best Lawyers in America® List
- 72 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2011 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
- Vorys Ranked #1 Law Firm in Ohio on 2011 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 54 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2010 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Eight Vorys Attorneys Selected as Leading Lawyers by Inside Business Magazine
- Vorys Attorney Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
- Vorys ranked #1 law firm in Ohio on 2010 Best Lawyers in America® list
- 70 Vorys Attorneys Recognized as 2009 Ohio Super Lawyers
- Eight Vorys Attorneys Selected as Leading Lawyers by Inside Business Magazine
- Vorys Attorneys Named on 2009 Best Lawyers in America List
- Nine Vorys Attorneys Selected as Leading Lawyers
- Vorys named the "2008 Leading Ohio Law Firm" by Best Lawyers