Richard W. Hawthorne

4.5 (40 reviews )

Jacksonville Florida United States

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016

904-301-1269 Website

About Richard

Richard W. Hawthorne is a partner at DMHD, where he focuses on real estate and banking law. He represents buyers and sellers in commercial and residential real estate transactions, landlords and tenants in commercial leasing and developers of multifamily housing and retail buildings. He also has significant experience representing buyers and sellers of debt obligations.Mr. Hawthorne previously worked for Arthur Anderson & Co. (Jacksonville, Florida) as a tax accountant, Foley & Lardner LLP (Jacksonville, Florida), first as an associate then as a partner, and as general counsel and project manager for Thomas-Pierce & Company (Tallahassee, Florida) before joining DMHD in 2009 as a partner.

Practice Areas

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law

Banking and Finance Law

Real Estate Law

Education

University of Florida

Professional Affiliations

Awards & Recognition

Contact Me

Login Required

Please login to contact this attorney

Reviews

4.5 / 5

40 Reviews

1,056 Profile Views

Leland Kerluke

Jan 28, 2026

Highly recommend Richard W. Hawthorne for anyone needing expert Commercial Transactions / UCC Law help in Florida

I didn't think I'd find such a good lawyer in Florida, but here we are and I am thoroughly impressed. Richard W. Hawthorne is just awesome and exceeded all my expectations. No complaints at all! They...

Stella Friesen

Jan 28, 2026

A honest review of my experience with Richard W. Hawthorne regarding a Commercial Transactions / UCC Law matter

Last year, I found myself in a really difficult spot with a Commercial Transactions / UCC Law problem in Jacksonville. I had no idea where to start and was honestly terrified of the process. Richard W...

Scott Gulgowski

Jan 28, 2026

Solid work and professional service from Richard W. Hawthorne in Jacksonville for Florida residents

I appreciate how Richard W. Hawthorne handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law matter. They are obviously very e...

Emmett Zboncak

Jan 28, 2026

Really helpful and compassionate service from everyone at Richard W. Hawthorne's firm

Richard W. Hawthorne has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my l...

Beatrice O'Reilly

Jan 28, 2026

So happy with the results of my case thanks to the hard work of Richard W. Hawthorne and staff

I was really stressed about my case in Jacksonville, but Richard W. Hawthorne made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled eve...