Hospitality & Gaming Litigation
S. Daniel Ponce
Of Counsel
Miami
305-982-4072
dponce@bergersingerman.com
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S. Daniel Ponce ha acumulado una admirable experiencia representando a empresas en los sectores público y privado en operaciones comerciales complejas y en litigios ante los tribunales. Danny comenzó su carrera profesional en Contaduría Pública dentro de una de las firmas más importantes a nivel mundial en el sector de consultoría y auditoría. Más adelante, ocupó los cargos de asesor jurídico adjunto de la División de Valores de Florida y asistente ejecutivo interino de la Contraloría del Estado de Florida y del Oficial de Gabinete. Danny fue también consultor jurídico especial del senador estadounidense Bob Graham en Washington D.C. Dirigió asimismo el departamento jurídico de dos empresas cotizadas en la bolsa y fue miembro de la Junta Directiva de varias empresas también cotizadas en la bolsa. Su asesoría tiene una doble vertiente desde una perspectiva jurídica y a la vez financiera, por lo cual ha alcanzado notoriedad, atesorando un amplio conocimiento para identificar y evitar posibles riesgos jurídicos y empresariales.
S. Daniel Ponce ha acumulado una admirable experiencia representando a empresas en los sectores público y privado en operaciones comerciales complejas y en litigios ante los tribunales. Danny comenzó su carrera profesional en Contaduría Pública dentro de una de las firmas más importantes a nivel mundial en el sector de consultoría y auditoría. Más adelante, ocupó los cargos de asesor jurídico adjunto de la División de Valores de Florida y asistente ejecutivo interino de la Contraloría del Estado de Florida y del Oficial de Gabinete. Danny fue también consultor jurídico especial del senador estadounidense Bob Graham en Washington D.C. Dirigió asimismo el departamento jurídico de dos empresas cotizadas en la bolsa y fue miembro de la Junta Directiva de varias empresas también cotizadas en la bolsa. Su asesoría tiene una doble vertiente desde una perspectiva jurídica y a la vez financiera, por lo cual ha alcanzado notoriedad, atesorando un amplio conocimiento para identificar y evitar posibles riesgos jurídicos y empresariales.
Danny's clients represent a varied group of business interests throughout the State of Florida, and have included among others, Imperial Industries, Inc., Premix Marbletite Manufacturing Co., Inc., Hackett Group, Inc. (Nasdaq HCKT), David Parker, Ed Miller, Ted Fernandez, The Biltmore Hotel, The David Williams Hotel, The Alexander Hotel, Southern Audio Visual, Oscar Roger, Roger Development Group, Inc., College Park Group, LLC, Plum Creek Timberlands, L.P., Harry-Anna Investment, Fund, Inc., Nalbandian Properties, and Tioga Town Center. In 2002, he served as Special Counsel to U.S. Senator Bob Graham in Washington D.C.
- The Best Lawyers in America®, 2016-2025
- Trustee Emeritus, University of Florida
- Board Member and Chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee, UF Health (Shands Hospital) Gainesville, Florida
- Past President and Chairman of the Orange Bowl Committee
- Past Chairman of New World School of the Arts
- Board Member and Past Chairman of the University of Florida Athletic Association Finance Committee
- Member of the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, Middle District Conference
- Past Chairman, Audit Committee, University of Florida Foundation
- Member, Dade County Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, The Florida Bar
- Young Lawyers Section; Secretary (1981-1982)
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- Legon Ponce & Fodiman, P.A.
- Special Counsel for Senator Bob Graham, Washington, D.C.
- Zack Hanzman Ponce Tucker Korge & Gillespie, P.A.
- Floyd Pearson Richman Greer, P.A.
- Assistant General Counsel, Florida Division of Securities
- Acting Executive Assistant to the State of Florida Comptroller and Cabinet Officer
J.D., University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law
B.S.B.A. in Accounting, with honors, University of Florida
Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
Contact Info
Miami
305-982-4072
dponce@bergersingerman.com
Website Disclaimer: Please read and click below to continue.
Although we look forward to hearing from you, please understand that no attorney-client relationship shall exist between our law firm and you unless we have agreed to represent you through a fully-executed engagement letter. Unless we have agreed to represent you in writing, any information you submit to us will not be treated as privileged, confidential or sensitive. Your submission of such information will not prohibit us from representing another person or entity in the same or substantially related matter, or using that information in our representation of another person or entity. Unless we and you have executed our engagement letter, you should not send to us any information you consider privileged, confidential or sensitive. If you understand and accept this Disclaimer, please click the “Continue” button.
Practice Teams
Practice Areas
Hospitality & Gaming Litigation
Latin America & Caribbean Practice
Education
J.D., University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law
B.S.B.A. in Accounting, with honors, University of Florida
Bar Admissions
Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and Eleventh Circuits
U.S. District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court