Maynard Nexsen Expands Public Finance Team

07.10.2025

Maynard Nexsen is pleased to announce that Kane Burnette has joined the firm as a Shareholder in our Public Finance practice, based in Birmingham, Alabama. Kane brings with him a wealth of experience and a distinguished track record, further strengthening one of the largest and most respected public finance teams in the Southeastern United States. 

Kane’s practice focuses on serving as bond counsel to municipalities, counties, boards of education, and public corporations across Alabama. He also advises on tax-exempt financings, economic development initiatives, and complex tax and financing issues for public universities and school boards. Kane’s background as a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive) and his role as a faculty member at the University of Alabama’s Finance Training Academy for school administrators underscore his deep expertise and commitment to public service.

“Kane is an outstanding attorney and a highly experienced addition to our team,” said Barry Staples, chair of Maynard Nexsen’s Public Finance group. “His arrival reflects our continued investment in top-tier talent and our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our clients across the Southeast and beyond.” 

Kane’s addition comes at a time of continued growth for Maynard Nexsen in practices across the country. The Public Finance group handles sophisticated financings nationwide, serving as bond counsel, underwriters’ counsel, borrower’s counsel, and lender’s counsel on a wide range of public finance projects.

About Maynard Nexsen

Maynard Nexsen is a full-service law firm of 600+ attorneys in 31 locations from coast to coast across the United States. Maynard Nexsen formed in 2023 when two successful, client-centered firms combined to form a powerful national team. Maynard Nexsen’s list of clients spans a wide range of industry sectors and includes both public and private companies. 

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