Services
Education
University of Chicago, 1996, M.F.A.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, J.D., magna cum laude, 1992
Knox College, B.A., cum laude, 1981
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Mark Huddle brings extensive experience in public finance and governmental matters to Miller Canfield's Public Finance Group. He routinely serves as bond counsel, disclosure counsel, underwriter's counsel, and issuer's counsel for a variety of public and private issuers. His practice spans school districts, municipalities, airport authorities, solid waste and recycling facilities, and manufacturers in Illinois and elsewhere.
In addition to his public finance work, Mark advises both public and private entities on a range of municipal and state governmental issues. His expertise includes economic development and tax incentive programs, tax increment financing, MBE/WBE certifications, contract procurement, real estate tax abatements, zoning and land use, liquor and cannabis licensing and regulatory compliance. Mark also provides counsel on corporate and real estate development matters for privately held businesses and not-for-profit organizations.
Mark is an active member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the informal Illinois Cannabis Bar Association. He holds a B.A. from Knox College, a J.D. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and an M.F.A from the University of Chicago.
Representative Matters
- Government relations matters for a multinational computer company, a national homebuilder, and a national property registry.
- Bond, disclosure, underwriter's or issuer's counsel in numerous transactions for Illinois issuers, including the City of Chicago, O'Hare Airport, Chicago Public Schools, Harper College, Melrose Park, Cicero, Chicago Heights, Alton, Illinois Finance Authority, Illinois Housing Development Authority, and Columbia College.
- Bond counsel in solid waste recycling deals in California, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.
- Counseled one of the nation's largest convention centers regarding potential casino and hotel developments and regarding hotel easement negotiations.
- Represented applicants in successful efforts to obtain Illinois medical cannabis licenses and recreational cannabis licenses. Represented cannabis companies in litigation, regulatory matters, and purchase/sale transactions.
- MBE/WBE certification counseling for various Illinois companies.
- Represented a multi-national container shipping company in federal litigation and also in proceedings before the Illinois Commerce Commission with respect to a transportation dispute with a municipality in North America's largest intermodal facility.
- Represented a national mulch manufacturer in state regulatory proceedings.
- Represented a developer of affordable senior housing in a $20 million transaction involving tax increment finance, tax credits, and Illinois Housing Development Authority bond, grants, and loans.
- Prepared liquor, food, and business license applications for hotels, restaurants, and nightclubs; addressed ongoing licensing issues with regulators, including contesting revocation proceedings before the Illinois Liquor Commission.
- Represented a major media company in obtaining tax increment finance incentives and property tax abatement in the Village of Homewood.
- Represented a suburban school district in negotiations regarding termination of a tax increment finance district, and another district with respect to extension of tax benefits for Sears in Hoffman Estates.
- Represented a cell tower company in negotiations with the City of Chicago regarding real estate tax issues.
- Represented numerous clients in land use and zoning proceedings, including a major Chicago area golf course in the Village of Romeoville, a car dealership in the Village of Matteson, and a multi-national oil company in the Village of Lincolnshire.
- Represented a shipping company, a manufacturer and a school district in various state legislative matters.
- Represented clients, including a Chicago-area planning agency and an association of Chicago area municipalities, in a variety of contract procurement matters.
- Coordinated the purchase of City of Chicago-owned property for a community healthcare clinic developer, a Chicago theater company and a restaurant franchisee.
Professional Activities
Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
Member, Palette and Chisel Academy of Arts
Member, World Karate Association – The Shidokan