Mike Ringle serves as an attorney within the firm’s public finance team, partnering with private and public entities of all types and sizes to help them fund their capital projects. He is knowledgeable of both public law and innovative financing structures, guiding his clients throughout each phase of routine and complex transactions.

As a certified public accountant (CPA), Mike is qualified to offer counsel on state and local tax matters. Additionally, he has vast experience working within public offices, allowing him to understand his clients’ position in unique transactions, including the formation of port authorities, energy special improvement districts, joint economic development districts, new community authorities, and the implementation of real property tax exemptions.

As an accountant, elected official, and attorney, Michael has been trusted in overseeing public projects involving billions of dollars and has managed large portfolios of real property and other assets.

Previously, Michael held various professional roles with national, state, and local entities, including Delaware County, the Ohio Treasurer of State, the Ohio House of Representatives, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, and the United States Senate. He is also a former tax associate with global accounting firm KPMG.

For additional ways to contact Michael Ringle, you can reach his assistant Ashley Tarbet at 614.227.4964 or by email.

Education

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (J.D.), 2017; Articles Editor, Ohio State Law Journal; Board Fellow, Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program

The Ohio State University (B.A. magna cum laude with honors in Political Science), 2014

Distinctions

Commodore, The Executive Order of the Ohio Commodore (2023–Present)

Professional Activities

• Board Member, North Star New Community Authority
• Board Treasurer, Preservation Parks Foundation
• Board Member, Delaware Rotary Club Foundation
• Board Member, Sunbury Big Walnut Area Chamber of Commerce
• Treasurer, Columbus Federalist Society Lawyers Chapter
• Member, Ohio Township Association
• Member, Ohio Society of CPAs
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association
• Member, Ohio Government Finance Officers Association
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers

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Additional Items

• Speaker, “The Most Overlooked TIF Element: Addressing Buy-in Public Policy,” Council of Development Finance Agencies (2024)
• Speaker, “Basic Fundamentals of Debt: Debt Issuance for Governmental Entities”, Ohio Government Finance Officers Association (2023)