David M. Doney

David M. Doney


Akerman LLP

Recognized since 2009

Tampa, Florida

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Corporate Law

Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Securities Regulation

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David Doney focuses on M&A and public and private securities financings, corporate governance and compliance matters, as well as Securities Exchange Act reporting.

David’s clients include established public companies and privately held companies with significant growth potential in sectors ranging from IT solutions to pharmacy benefits management and underwater exploration. He works closely with these clients on their financings, leveraging his longstanding relationships with sources of equity and debt to identify and secure growth capital. In addition to his capital markets work, he represents both buyers and sellers in sophisticated M&A transactions.

A frequent guest lecturer, moderator, and panelist, David has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America as a leading practitioner of corporate law, securities/capital markets law, securities regulation law, and banking and finance law. Active in the community, David serves on the Leadership Council of the Tampa Bay Partnership and the boards of ACG-Tampa Bay and Athletes and Causes.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 401 East Jackson Street, Suite 1700
    Tampa, FL 33602
Education
  • Stetson University, J.D., graduated 1991
Bar Admissions
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
Affiliations
  • ACG-Tampa Bay - Board of Directors
  • Leadership Tampa - Class of 2005
  • The Florida Bar, Business Section - Member

Akerman LLP
Tampa, Florida

226 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

119 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Securities Regulation
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Securities Regulation, Tampa (2021)
  • Securities Regulation, Tampa (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Securities Regulation
Special Focus:
  • Banking
  • Corporate Finance
  • General Corporate
  • Hospitality
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Publicly-Held Companies
  • Secured Transactions
  • Securities
  • Transactions
  • Venture Capital
Awards:
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
  • Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2009, Listed for Business Law
  • Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Florida for Securities & Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business/Corporate
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • International Mergers and Acquisitions

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