David R. Singleton

David R. Singleton

Tampa, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
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616 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law Real Estate Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Tampa.

Biography

David R. Singleton focuses his practice primarily upon the representation of lenders in real estate loan transactions. This representation includes construction loans and permanent loans and includes various types of properties such as retail centers, condominiums, affordable housing projects, office buildings and industrial buildings. His practice also includes the representation of lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions that are unsecured or are secured by personal property.

During law school, Mr. Singleton was a member of the Florida State University Law Review, which published his article, "Corporations May Exclude Raiders from Defensive Self-Tender Offers in Warding Off Hostile Takeovers," and he was elected to membership in the Order of the Coif upon graduation.

Holland & Knight LLP

616 Best Lawyers awards

Holland & Knight LLP logo

Overview

  • University of South Florida, BA

  • Florida, The Florida Bar

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • University of South Florida, BA

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Banking and Finance Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Banking and Finance Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Banking and Finance Law, Tampa (2026)
  • Banking and Finance Law, Tampa (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Real Estate Law

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