Richard W. Hawthorne

Richard W. Hawthorne

Commercial Transactions / UCC Law Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2016

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.

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.

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Lindsay Yost

Jan 28, 2026

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

I was skeptical about hiring a lawyer for my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law issue in Jacksonville, but Richard W. Hawthorne changed my mind completely. They were professional, responsive, and most...

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Richard Ziemann

Jan 28, 2026

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

Solid experience overall with the law firm of Richard W. Hawthorne. They know Commercial Transactions / UCC Law inside and out and gave me great advice. Very helpful and got the job done exactly as th...

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Traci Gerlach

Jan 28, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Richard W. Hawthorne's office during my recent legal matter

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to Richard W. Hawthorne. They helped me out big time with my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law issue and kept me informed at...

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Nathan Bins

Jan 28, 2026

I was completely overwhelmed until I found Richard W. Hawthorne for my Commercial Transactions / UCC Law case

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Mario Bins

Jan 28, 2026

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

Going through a Commercial Transactions / UCC Law dispute is something I wouldn't wish on anyone, but having Richard W. Hawthorne by my side made it manageable. I was worried about the cost and the ti...