About David
David M. Doney: Leading Corporate and Securities Lawyer in Tampa, Florida
David M. Doney is a highly regarded corporate and securities lawyer based in Tampa, Florida. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in M&A transactions, public and private securities financings, corporate governance, and compliance matters. His extensive network allows him to identify and secure growth capital for both established public companies and privately held enterprises across various sectors including IT solutions, pharmacy benefits management, and underwater exploration.
Practice Areas
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Securities Regulation Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Awards & Recognitions
In addition to his distinguished legal career, David has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a leading practitioner in multiple practice areas. He was named Lawyer of the Year for Securities Regulation in Tampa three consecutive years: 2026, 2021, and 2018. In recognition of his expertise, he has also been designated with AV Preeminent* Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Professional Affiliations
- Led the Leadership Council for the Tampa Bay Partnership
- Served on the board of ACG-Tampa Bay
- Served on the board of Athletes and Causes
David is actively involved in his community, leveraging these positions to contribute to the betterment of local businesses and causes. He brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence to every client he serves, ensuring that they are well-equipped to navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence.
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Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2021)
- Lawyer of the Year: Securities Regulation, Tampa (2018)
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Recognized: Corporate Law
- Recognized: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Recognized: Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Recognized: Securities Regulation
- Practice Area: International Mergers and Acquisitions
- Special Focus: Banking
- Special Focus: Corporate Finance
- Special Focus: General Corporate
- Special Focus: Hospitality
- Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Special Focus: Private Equity
- Special Focus: Publicly-Held Companies
- Special Focus: Secured Transactions
- Special Focus: Securities
- Special Focus: Transactions
- Special Focus: Venture Capital
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2009, Listed for Business Law
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2006-2016, Listed in Florida for Securities & Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Business/Corporate