Atty. Daniel Jacobson
Dan Jacobson advises private equity funds and mid-size public and private entities, family offices and high net worth individuals with respect to their material or non-routine business transactions including mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings and investments. His practice is both U.S.-based and international with extensive experience representing clients with their subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ transactions in Latin America, Asia and India.
Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 41+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Jacobson at a Glance
Daniel Jacobson is a business and m&a attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at DJPA Law. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and Texas (1988). Educated at Nova Southeastern University (J.D., 1985) and University of Florida (BA, 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Jacobson
- Dan Jacobson advises private equity funds and mid-size public and private entities, family offices and high net worth individuals with respect to their material or non-routine business transactions including mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity financings and investments
- His practice is both U.S.-based and international with extensive experience representing clients with their subsidiaries’ and affiliates’ transactions in Latin America, Asia and India
- His work has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, which named him its “Lawyer of the Year” for Venture Capital Law in Miami, as well as by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
- Dan’s practice encompasses public and private debt and equity offerings
- commercial lending transactions
- M&A
- regulatory compliance
- partnership structure, management and exit strategies
- special purpose entity organization
- licensing of intellectual property and proprietary rights
- manufacturing and distribution, particularly in the medical device and pharma industries
- corporate governance and corporate organizational matters
- Dan’s experience covers multiple industry sectors, though Dan has significant experience with companies in the healthcare industry with a focus on diagnostic imaging and radiology services, physician practice acquisitions, and contract manufacturing and distribution in the medical device and pharma areas
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Jacobson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Jacobson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Miami
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Daniel Jacobson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Jacobson's practice in the field of business and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Jacobson brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida and Texas, Daniel Jacobson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and m&a, Daniel Jacobson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Daniel Jacobson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel Jacobson Handles in Miami
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