Kevin Downes Voted "Lawyer of the Year" in Public Finance in New York City by Best Lawyers

08.20.2026

Hawkins is pleased to announce that Kevin Downes has been voted "Lawyer of the Year" for Public Finance Law in New York City by The Best Lawyers in America®, 2027.

The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction is awarded to individual attorneys who receive the highest overall peer feedback in a specific practice area and geographic region. Only one lawyer is recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.

Kevin has extensive experience representing clients in public finance transactions. His practice reflects the Firm’s longstanding commitment to serving governmental issuers and other participants in the municipal finance market.

This recognition underscores Kevin’s standing among his peers and his dedication to providing exceptional counsel to Hawkins clients.

We congratulate Kevin on this well-deserved recognition.

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