Atty. David M. Doney
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.
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About David M. Doney at a glance
David M. Doney is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1991). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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David M. Doney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Tampa 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 andnue, 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.
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