Atty. David Roberts

Atty. David Roberts

David advises clients on corporate and real estate matters, helping them navigate even the most complex deals across the Sunshine State. Prior to joining the firm, David founded his own practice in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters.

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Profile Summary

About David Roberts at a glance

David Roberts is a business and real estate attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Smith Hulsey & Busey. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

David advises clients on corporate and real estate matters, helping them navigate even the most complex deals across the Sunshine State.

Prior to joining the firm, David founded his own practice in Nashville, Tennessee, focused on corporate and securities issues including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions and corporate governance matters. Prior to founding his own firm, David was an associate in the corporate and securities group at a large firm based in Nashville, where he practiced in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, private equity transactions, capital markets, and Securities and Exchange Act reporting and compliance. His legal experience spans a range of industries, from healthcare and manufacturing, to retail and technology.

Clients value David’s meticulous attention to detail. He prides himself on being someone clients trust with anything – a responsibility he doesn’t take lightly.

David graduated from Vanderbilt Law School, where he served as the Executive Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law. While in law school, he earned a certificate from Vanderbilt’s Law & Business Program and was awarded the Grace Wilson Sims Medal in Transnational Law. He received his bachelor’s in finance from Florida State University.

David lives in his hometown of Jacksonville with his wife, Annie, and their three young children. In their spare time, the Roberts enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music and traveling.


Publications

  • The Business Lawyer: Annual Review of Federal Securities Regulation, Volume 71, Number 3
  • Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Volume 48, Number 2, June 2015: “Agreement in Principle”

Practice Areas Explained

David Roberts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Roberts 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Jacksonville 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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Where is David Roberts's law office located?
David Roberts's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Smith Hulsey & Busey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Roberts handle?
David Roberts focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
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What awards or recognition has David Roberts received?
David Roberts's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026

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