Daniel Hawkins is a Florida-licensed attorney whose practice focuses on real estate matters, commercial disputes, and insurance-related litigation.
Mr. Hawkins has more than fifteen years of experience representing developers, property owners, lenders, insurers, and title companies. His work includes commercial real estate transactions, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, and disputes that arise from development and post-closing issues.
Mr. Hawkins represents clients in real estate litigation involving construction defects, disclosure issues, indemnity claims, lender disputes, and title-related matters. He has handled cases in state courts and in federal trial courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois and the Eastern District of Michigan. He has also worked on appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court.
In addition, Mr. Hawkins represents policyholders in first-party property insurance disputes tied to real estate losses. He has led and participated in the recovery of more than $20 million in insurance proceeds for clients following Hurricane Ian. His work in this area includes valuation disputes, coverage interpretation, and ordinance-and-law issues.
Mr. Hawkins also serves as plaintiffs’ counsel in a nationwide class action against FCA/Stellantis. The case involves alleged automotive defects and consumer-protection claims.
Outside of his litigation practice, Mr. Hawkins has owned, operated, acquired, and sold title insurance agencies. This experience gives him practical insight into underwriting standards, escrow practices, regulatory compliance, and claims risk.
Mr. Hawkins is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois, and Michigan.