Atty. David M. Doney

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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Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David M. Doney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Doney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

David M. Doney is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David M. Doney

Where is David M. Doney's law office located?
David M. Doney's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David M. Doney handle?
David M. Doney focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did David M. Doney go to law school?
David M. Doney earned their education at (J.D., 1991).
How can I contact David M. Doney for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David M. Doney received?
David M. Doney's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa); Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1991

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — General Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospitality
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Publicly-Held Companies
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Secured Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transactions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2009, Listed for Business Law
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Tampa)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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