Atty. David E. Wells
David E. Wells focuses on advising public and private companies in connection with corporate finance transactions and mergers and acquisitions.
Mergers And Acquisitions Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL
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About David E. Wells at a Glance
David E. Wells is a m&a and securities attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Winston Taylor LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1991) and Colgate University (BA, 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David E. Wells
- David E. Wells focuses on advising public and private companies in connection with corporate finance transactions and mergers and acquisitions
- In the field of corporate finance, Mr. Wells routinely assists clients with public and private securities offerings including IPOs, registered direct offerings, secondary offerings, PIPEs, registered shelf offerings, and Regulation D and offshore offerings
- In the mergers and acquisition space, he has worked on a wide variety of transactions, including public company mergers, going-private transactions, strategic and financial investments and divestitures, public and private leveraged acquisitions and spin-offs, exchange offers, tender offers and hostile-takeovers and defenses
- Mr. Wells has received numerous awards for his securities and mergers and acquisitions work
- For many of his clients, Mr. Wells also provides advice regarding corporate governance, securities law compliance, securities exchange (NYSE, NASDAQ and OTC) compliance, director fiduciary duties and executive compensation, equity compensation plans, self-tender offers, stock repurchases and accelerated stock repurchase programs
- Mr. Wells has represented a wide variety of public and private clients, including those in the following industries: medical device, biologic, healthcare, telecommunication, hi-tech equipment and service, software, internet based retailers, alternative media, regulated and unregulated financial services, REITs, real estate development, private investment funds, alternative energy, poultry production, premium spirits and other brands, airport development and manufacturing and distribution
- His clients have ranged from start-up operations to Fortune 500 companies
- Mr. Wells’ unique financial and legal background has assisted a number of small companies grow into large, established private or public companies
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David E. Wells's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David E. Wells handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Mergers & Acquisitions in Miami
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Securities Law 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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Why Clients in Miami Choose David E. Wells
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 David E. Wells's practice in the field of m&a and securities.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering m&a and securities, David E. Wells 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 David E. Wells 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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