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Summary
Daniel represents clients in complex construction litigation, construction claims counseling, and contract and business disputes, with a particular focus on owner representation. He has extensive experience negotiating contracts for major public and private construction projects and is recognized for his expertise in construction defect and claims litigation.
Daniel has been named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® five times in the past decade – a distinction awarded to only one lawyer in each practice area and geographic region in a given year – for Construction Law and Construction Litigation, West Palm Beach. Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar since 2010, Daniel also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent® rating, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. He remains actively involved in the field as a member of The Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee.
Awards
Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar
Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers®, Construction Law, Litigation – Construction, West Palm Beach (2017, 2018, 2022, 2025, 2027)
Honoree, The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation – Real Estate (2026 – present), Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Construction (2010 – present)
Honoree, Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, Construction Law (2010 – present)
Honoree, Florida Super Lawyers, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Business Litigation (2015 – present)
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell (2011 – present)
All Service Areas
All Practices
All Industries
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law
- University of Florida
Admissions
- State - Florida
- Federal - U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- Federal - Florida Middle District Court
- Federal - Florida Northern District Court
- Federal - Florida Southern District Court
Speeches and Publications
Guest Lecturer, University of Florida, College of Design, Construction and Planning, Creating the Built Environment (Intro to Construction Law), 2020
News
Four Taft South Florida Attorneys Recognized as Top Lawyers by The Boca Raton Observer News
Six Taft South Florida Attorneys Recognized as Palm Beach Illustrated Top Lawyers News
Five Hundred Eight Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2027 News
Twenty-Nine Taft Attorneys Named Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" 2027
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Past Member, Litigation Section
- The Florida Bar
Member, Construction Law Committee, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
- Forum on the Construction Industry
Member, Construction Litigation Committee
- Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches
Past Member
Community Involvement
- University of Florida
Past Member, Law Alumni Council
- YMCA of the Palm Beaches
Past Board Member
- Honda Classic
Past Ambassador