Daniel  W. Hardwick

Daniel W. Hardwick

Washington, DC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
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162 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Biography

Daniel focuses his practice in real estate law, specifically real estate financing, acquisition and disposition, and joint ventures. He has represented both landlords and tenants in the negotiation and auditing of complex office, retail, and industrial leases, and has coordinated and closed transactions in Maryland, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, Ohio, Florida, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.

Daniel's finance experience includes the drafting and negotiation of loan documents, due diligence review, and closing coordination for a variety of financial arrangements, including construction and permanent loans, mezzanine debt financings, assumptions, pool facilities, participations, and loan modifications. He has handled transactions ranging in size from $20 million to more than $400 million involving a variety of property types, including hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, condominiums, mixed-use properties, restaurants, industrial buildings, and vacant lots.

Daniel graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's degree in political theory. He earned his law degree from the University of Notre Dame Law School. He was the production editor of the Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy.

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162 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Michigan State University, B.A., graduated 1997

  • District of Columbia Building Industry Association - Member
  • Fathers of Daughters Club of Washington, D.C. - Co-Founder
  • The Real Estate Group of DC - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Member
  • Washington School for Girls - Member of Development Committee
  • District of Columbia Building Industry Association - Member
  • Fathers of Daughters Club of Washington, D.C. - Co-Founder
  • The Real Estate Group of DC - Member
  • Urban Land Institute - Member
  • Washington School for Girls - Member of Development Committee
  • University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Michigan State University, B.A., graduated 1997

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law

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