Daniel P. "Dan" Faust, Real Estate Attorney in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL
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Daniel P. "Dan" Faust is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
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- Handles Real Estate matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Daniel P. "Dan" Faust: Daniel P. "Dan" Faust is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Real Estate.
Areas of practice
Daniel's practice areas in Miami
Daniel concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Miami, Florida
Daniel takes real estate matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Daniel P. "Dan" Faust, real estate attorney serving Miami
Daniel P. "Dan" Faust is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Daniel works from Miami, Florida and takes on real estate matters across the region.
Dan Faust represents clients in large scale, complex real estate development projects and commercial acquisitions throughout the United States. From representing buyers, owners, borrowers, and builders in all aspects of transforming a neighborhood, to multi-phase projects and programmatic acquisition, financing, and development platforms, clients value Dan’s ability to lead sophisticated engagements. He has been recognized by leading industry publications, such as The Best Lawyers in America and Daily Business Review, for his work managing complex, multi-faceted transactions.
Dan serves as the lead attorney in transformational projects that are redefining real estate in a post-recession landscape. His experience includes landmark projects such as the Wynwood neighborhood and the Faena District, which highlight his commitment to the revitalization of Miami in the wake of the Great Recession. He also represents investors, lenders, and developers in transactions throughout the United States, including joint ventures, asset acquisitions and dispositions, mortgage and mezzanine loans, and distressed property investments and restructurings.
To help the next generation of business in Miami, Dan collaborates with serial entrepreneurs, innovators, and industry disruptors in a variety of contexts. He helped form an interdisciplinary group of Akerman attorneys focused on cultivating the entrepreneurial spirit in the city’s urban core and encouraging its development as a technology hub for Latin America.
How Daniel handles real estate matters
Dan Faust represents clients in large scale, complex real estate development projects and commercial acquisitions throughout the United States. From representing buyers, owners, borrowers, and builders in all aspects of transforming a neighborhood, to multi-phase projects and programmatic acquisition, financing, and development platforms, clients value Dan’s ability to lead sophisticated…
The kind of cases Daniel takes
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Daniel studied and practices
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. · 2004
Northwestern University
BA · 2001
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and BA in Northwestern University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in University of Miami School of Law and BA in Northwestern University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Daniel's legal honors and published work
Daniel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Recognized as a "40 Under 40," Outstanding Lawyer of South Florida, 2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, 2016, Recognized as a South Florida lawyer "Rising Star"
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Recognized as a "40 Under 40," Outstanding Lawyer of South Florida, 2014 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, 2016, Recognized as a South Florida lawyer "Rising Star" (2026).
Locations
Daniel P. "Dan" Faust's office in Miami
Daniel's primary office is at 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 3300, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel P. "Dan" Faust — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Miami, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel P. "Dan" Faust
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Florida typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Daniel is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new real estate clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida
Daniel handles real estate matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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