David M. Seifer - Miami, FL

Leading Corporate and Finance Legal Counsel in South Florida

In today commercial climate, enterprises require legal guidance that aligns corporate objectives with proactive risk management. David M. Seifer serves as a Partner and Practice Group Leader for Corporate and Finance at Bilzin Sumberg, one of Florida leading commercial law firms. Based on Brickell Avenue in Miami, he has spent more than 25 years advising entrepreneurs, startups, and mature public corporations. Widely recognized as a practical, business-minded lawyer, he guides organizations through every phase of their lifecycle, from initial structuring to complex transactions.

Whether an expanding company needs to hire an attorney for multi-million dollar mergers and acquisitions or requires an experienced advisor for private equity placements, David M. Seifer delivers astute commercial judgment. His practice spans high-growth sectors including healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, financial technology, aerospace, and sports entertainment, having notably served as principal outside legal counsel for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee.

Core Areas of Corporate and Transactional Practice

David M. Seifer provides comprehensive transactional legal solutions tailored to meet the sophisticated demands of modern enterprises. His core areas of practice include:

• Mergers and acquisitions: Orchestrating complex asset purchases, equity acquisitions, corporate divestitures, cross-border deals, and joint venture combinations across diverse industry verticals.
• Business formation and corporate governance: Counseling founders and institutional investors on entity selection, business formation, operating agreements, shareholder rights, and board governance frameworks.
• Securities offerings and capital financing: Structuring private placements, private equity investments, venture debt, and ensuring regulatory compliance with state and federal securities laws.
• Commercial contracts and licensing: Negotiating and drafting mission-critical commercial contracts, supply chain agreements, distribution arrangements, and technology licensing deals.
• Commercial real estate capital structures: Structuring joint venture equity agreements and mezzanine debt for major multi-billion dollar real estate developments and hospitality projects throughout Florida.
• Sports, media, and entertainment: Advising athletic host committees, venue operators, sports franchises, and sponsors on rights agreements, intellectual property licensing, and municipal contracts.

Industry Recognition and Academic Credentials

Over decades of practice, David M. Seifer has earned recognition from premier legal rankings. Chambers USA ranks him among the top attorneys in Corporate, M&A, and Private Equity, where clients praise his command of securities law and corporate governance. In addition, he is recognized as a Highly Regarded Lawyer in Florida by IFLR1000 for Capital Markets and M&A, selected to Florida Super Lawyers, and honored in Florida Trend Legal Elite.

David earned his Juris Doctor with honors and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1998, following a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with highest honors. This combined legal and business education empowers him to address complex legal challenges with an intuitive grasp of corporate balance sheets, asset valuation, and executive decision-making.

Retain Trusted Corporate Counsel in Miami

Corporate executives, investors, and business founders seeking to protect their assets and execute high-stakes commercial transactions can rely on David M. Seifer and the corporate team at Bilzin Sumberg. When you need to consult a lawyer who commands the intricacies of modern corporate law, schedule an executive consultation at the firm Brickell office. Engage dedicated legal counsel equipped to advance your commercial growth while safeguarding your legal interests.