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Russell E. Gaenzle

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rgaenzle@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8718  
- Rochester, NY Office
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Russell Gaenzle
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Russ focuses on municipal and tax-exempt bond financings for manufacturing facilities, civic facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and low income and pooled housing projects.  He assists clients with industrial development agency assisted transactions, sale-leaseback transactions, PILOT Increment Financings, New York State Empire Zone transactions, Brownfield Tax Credits, 501(c)(3), hospital and other not-for-profit representation, general commercial and corporate law and economic development projects across New York state.

Russ represents industrial development agencies, urban renewal agencies and local development corporations throughout New York state, as well as other local and state issuers as bond, transaction and general counsel.  In addition, he has represented numerous underwriting and placement firms and financial institutions on tax-exempt and taxable financings.

  • Acted as Bond Counsel in connection with a $129 million multi-county financing for RRH.
  • Counseled on the closure of the Seneca Army Depot in Seneca County.
  • Counseled on the financing of a $13 million truck stop on Interstate 90 with the assistance of a pilot increment.
  • Counseled on the underwriting of a municipal parking garage in Tompkins County through an air rights lease arrangement.
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January 11, 2023

IDA Legislative Update – New Laws Affecting Industrial Development Agencies and Authorities Adopted

Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed three bills into law impacting administration and operation of New York’s IDAs.
June 25, 2020

State Approves New Financial Assistance Program for Organizations Hurt by COVID-19 Outbreak

On June 17, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law Chapter 109 of the Laws of 2020, the latest piece of legislation aimed at alleviatin
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August 20, 2026

123 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2027 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 10 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers honorees are selected through a peer-review process evaluating professional excellence within specific practice areas and geogr
August 21, 2025

More Than 100 Harris Beach Murtha Lawyers Recognized as 2026 Best Lawyers® Award Recipients; 11 Earn “Lawyer of the Year” Recognition

Best Lawyers provides trusted, peer-reviewed recognition of top legal professionals, helping clients find credible, experienced counsel.
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Professional and Civic

  • National Association of Bond Lawyers, member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • “Committee of Twenty-Five,” member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Public Finance Law, since 2023
  • Best Lawyers, Economic Development Law, since 2014
Admissions
New York
Education

Syracuse University College of Law

JD 
1997

College of Wooster

BS 
1991

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Co-Leader for:

Public Finance and Economic Development

Member of:

Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

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Municipalities and Local Agencies
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail
Real Estate Developers
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Russell Gaenzle

Russell E. Gaenzle

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rgaenzle@harrisbeachmurtha.com
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Russell Gaenzle

Russell E. Gaenzle

rgaenzle@harrisbeachmurtha.com
D: (585) 419-8718
Rochester, NY Office

Profile

Russ focuses on municipal and tax-exempt bond financings for manufacturing facilities, civic facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and low income and pooled housing projects.  He assists clients with industrial development agency assisted transactions, sale-leaseback transactions, PILOT Increment Financings, New York State Empire Zone transactions, Brownfield Tax Credits, 501(c)(3), hospital and other not-for-profit representation, general commercial and corporate law and economic development projects across New York state.

Russ represents industrial development agencies, urban renewal agencies and local development corporations throughout New York state, as well as other local and state issuers as bond, transaction and general counsel.  In addition, he has represented numerous underwriting and placement firms and financial institutions on tax-exempt and taxable financings.

Areas of Expertise

Legal Practices

Co-Leader for:

Public Finance and Economic Development

Member of:

Public Finance and Economic Development

Industry Teams

Member of:

Municipalities and Local Agencies
Gaming, Hospitality and Retail
Real Estate Developers

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Admissions

New York

Representative Matters

  • Acted as Bond Counsel in connection with a $129 million multi-county financing for RRH.
  • Counseled on the closure of the Seneca Army Depot in Seneca County.
  • Counseled on the financing of a $13 million truck stop on Interstate 90 with the assistance of a pilot increment.
  • Counseled on the underwriting of a municipal parking garage in Tompkins County through an air rights lease arrangement.

Distinctions

Professional and Civic

  • National Association of Bond Lawyers, member
  • New York State Economic Development Council, member
  • New York State Bar Association, member
  • “Committee of Twenty-Five,” member

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers, Public Finance Law, since 2023
  • Best Lawyers, Economic Development Law, since 2014
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